Defiance, Ohio
Defiance: city in and the county seat of Defiance County, Ohio, United States
About
Defiance is a city located in the county of Defiance in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,494 and a population density of 493 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,482 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Defiance
| Population | 16,482 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| County | Defiance County |
| Postal code | 43512 |
| Phone Area Codes | 419 |
| Area | 33.44 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.2845,-84.3558 |
| Altitude | 676 feet / 206 meters |
| Capital city | Defiance is capital of Defiance County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:32:06 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 493 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.07% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Defiance is located at 41°17'4"N 84°21'21"W (41.2844900, -84.3557800).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Defiance decreased by 0.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,494 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,152 | 3.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,049 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,932 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,865 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,771 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,676 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,699 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,629 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,577 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,482 | -0.58% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Defiance
1Noble Twp Hall
22485 Mill St, Defiance, OH 43512 View details
Phone: +14197827888
2Defiance Mayor
631 Perry St, Defiance, OH 43512 View details
Phone: +14197842101 | Website available
People born in Defiance (30)
People born in Defiance, including writer Terry Ryan, actress Michelle Burke, actress Katherine Squire, .
More notable people
- Sam Hornish Jr. (American racecar driver) he was born in 02/07/1979
- Michael Hitchcock (American actor and producer) he was born in 28/07/1958
- Chad Billingsley (American baseball player, pitcher) he was born in 29/07/1984
- Don Miller (American football player and coach 1902-1979) he was born in 29/03/1902
- Wild Bill Davison (American jazz musician) he was born in 05/01/1906
- Alene Duerk (United States Navy admiral) she was born in 29/03/1920
- Chad Reineke (American baseball player) he was born in 09/04/1982
- Bruce Goodwin (Ohio State Representative) he was born in 08/09/1949
- Chet Grant (American football player and coach (1892-1985)) he was born in 22/02/1892
- Doug Bair (American baseball player) he was born in 22/08/1949
- Greg Kampe (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 05/12/1955
- Helen Arnold (silent film actress) she was born in 17/08/1890
- Kevin Bacon (state Senator for the 3rd District of the Ohio Senate) he was born in 27/11/1971
- Larry Manahan (American politician) he was born in 27/09/1928
- Mike White (American writer) he was born in 02/04/1972
- Raymond T. Miller (politician) he was born in 10/01/1893
- Scott Taylor (American baseball player) he was born in 02/08/1967
- Timothy T. Ansberry (American politician) he was born in 24/12/1871
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Defiance, OH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202514 | Defiance College | Defiance (OH) | 43512 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Defiance, OH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYN | Bryan | Page and Lynn Street | RAIL |
| WTI | Waterloo | Lincoln and Center Street | RAIL |
| TOL | Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza | 415 Emerald Ave. | RAIL |
| JXN | Jackson station | 501 E. Michigan Ave. | RAIL |
| ALI | Albion station | 300 North Eaton St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Defiance.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Defian Post Office | Defiance (OH) | 43512 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Defiance, Iowa city in Shelby County, Iowa, United States with a population of 260 people.
Other cities in Defiance County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Defiance County , OH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hicksville | 3,405 | Township in Defiance County, Ohio |
| Farmer | 901 | Unincorporated community in Defiance County, Ohio |
| Ney | 337 | Human settlement in Defiance County, Ohio, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Defiance distances to largest Ohio cities