Defiance
City in Defiance County, Ohio

Defiance is a city in Defiance County, Ohio, with 17,066 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 676 ft (206 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brunersburg, 2.3 miles NW.
- 17,066residents (2020 Census)
- 676 ftelevation · 206 m
- 12.9 sq miland area · 33.3 km²
- 1,326 / sq mipopulation density
- 43512ZIP code
About Defiance
Defiance is a city in Defiance County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The population was 17,066 at the 2020 census. It is located at the confluence of the Auglaize and Maumee rivers about 55 miles (89 km) southwest of Toledo and 47 miles (76 km) northeast of Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Ohio's northwestern corner.
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Living in Defiance
- Median household income
- $61,439
- Median home value
- $139,900
- Median rent
- $853/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Defiance had 17,066 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,066 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,326 per sq mi (512 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Defiance at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Defiance County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,066 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.87 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2810° N, 84.3658° W |
| ZIP code | 43512 |
| Official website | cityofdefiance.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3921308 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Defiance
- Brunersburg2.3 mi NW
- Florida9.1 mi E
- Sherwood9.5 mi W
- Ney10.6 mi NW
- New Bavaria11.6 mi SE
- Ridgeville Corners12.3 mi NE
- Holgate12.5 mi E
- Cecil13.0 mi W
- Oakwood13.0 mi S
- Continental13.5 mi S
- Melrose13.6 mi S
- Paulding14.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Defiance
What county is Defiance in?
Defiance is in Defiance County, Ohio.
What is the population of Defiance, OH?
17,066 people lived in Defiance at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Defiance, OH?
The ZIP code of Defiance is 43512.
What is the elevation of Defiance?
676 feet (206 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Defiance?
Brunersburg (2.3 mi), Florida (9.1 mi), Sherwood (9.5 mi), Ney (10.6 mi), New Bavaria (11.6 mi).
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