Defiance township, Ohio
Defiance township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Defiance township is a geographic entity located in Defiance County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 13,305. The land area covers 29.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 13,305 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,644 | ±267 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,273 | ±250 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,644 | ±267 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 629 | ±183 |
| Median Home Value | $136,900 | ±$13,094 |
| Median Gross Rent | $848 | ±$47 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,082 | ±$9,094 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,056 | ±$1,912 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% | ±4.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,111 | ±566 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,344 | ±451 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.5% | ±3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 13,395 (2024)
ID: 172831
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICE
8 DEVILLE DRIVE, DEFIANCE OH 43512
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GUS Population: 38,644 (2024)
ID: 172249
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
500 COURT ST, STE A, DEFIANCE OH 43512-2171
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Defiance | KG-06 | Defiance, OH | |
| Regular School Defiance | 07-12 | Defiance, OH | |
| Regular School Defiance | KG-05 | Defiance, OH | |
| Regular School Defiance | 09-12 | Defiance, OH | |
| Regular School Defiance | 06-08 | Defiance, OH | |
| Regular School Defiance | KG-04 | Defiance, OH | |
| Regular School Defiance | 09-12 | Defiance, OH | |
| Regular School Defiance | 05-08 | Defiance, OH | |
| 1 Nearby | 2-10 | DEFIANCE, OH | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-13 | NAPOLEON, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Defiance College
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College | 4.1 mi away | 701 N Clinton St., Defiance, OH, 43512 |
4197844010
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DEFIANCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 320 FORT ST., DEFIANCE, OH, 43512 |
(419) 782-1456
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Northwest State Community College
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College | 15.0 mi away | 22600 State Route 34, Archbold, OH, 43502-9542 |
4192675511
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SHERWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 117 NORTH HARRISON STREET, SHERWOOD, OH, 43556 |
(419) 899-4343
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Four County Career Center
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College Vocational | 15.1 mi away | 22-900 State Rte 34, Archbold, OH, 43502 |
4192673331
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OAKWOOD BRANCH
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 206 N FIRST ST, OAKWOOD, OH, 45873 |
(419) 594-3337
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FLORIDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | K671 COUNTY RD 17D, NAPOLEON, OH, 43545 |
(419) 762-5876
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PAULDING COUNTY CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 205 S. MAIN ST., PAULDING, OH, 45879 |
(419) 399-2032
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CONTINENTAL BRANCH
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 301 S. 6TH ST., CONTINENTAL, OH, 45831 |
(419) 596-3727
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HOLGATE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 204 RAILWAY AVE., HOLGATE, OH, 43527 |
(419) 264-7965
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DEFIANCE, OH US, located 2.3 miles from Defiance township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.3° | 17.8° | 25.1° | 2.59" | 8.7" |
| February | 35.5° | 19.7° | 27.6° | 2.17" | 8.0" |
| March | 46.4° | 27.8° | 37.1° | 2.55" | 2.6" |
| April | 59.9° | 38.3° | 49.1° | 3.67" | 0.2" |
| May | 71.3° | 49.7° | 60.5° | 4.26" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.7° | 59.8° | 70.3° | 3.63" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.6° | 63.2° | 73.9° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.3° | 61.5° | 71.9° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.5° | 53.9° | 65.2° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.3° | 42.7° | 53.0° | 2.87" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.0° | 32.4° | 40.7° | 3.00" | 0.9" |
| December | 37.2° | 23.7° | 30.5° | 2.55" | 3.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance city | City | 2.9 mi | — |
| Brunersburg CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Sherwood village | Village | 8.4 mi | — |
| Oakwood village | Village | 10.7 mi | — |
| Cecil village | Village | 10.7 mi | — |
| Melrose village | Village | 11.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3903921322. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.