Defiance County, Ohio Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Defiance County, Ohio
Defiance County, Ohio Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
38,343
Median Age
41.1
Male Median
39.1
Female Median
42.5
Defiance County, Ohio Population Growth

Defiance County, Ohio Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -2.0%%.
-2.0%% Growth
Defiance County, Ohio Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Defiance County, Ohio Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.1 | 38,343 |
| 2023 | 40.8 | 38,258 |
| 2022 | 40.8 | 38,300 |
| 2021 | 40.6 | 38,329 |
| 2020 | 40.7 | 38,024 |
| 2019 | 40.4 | 38,160 |
| 2018 | 40.6 | 38,279 |
| 2017 | 40.0 | 38,311 |
| 2016 | 39.9 | 38,488 |
| 2015 | 39.7 | 38,669 |
| 2014 | 39.3 | 38,795 |
| 2013 | 39.2 | 38,911 |
| 2012 | 39.1 | 38,975 |
| 2011 | 39.0 | 39,066 |
| 2010 | 38.6 | 39,119 |
Defiance County, Ohio Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.8% |
| 5–17 | 16.7% |
| 18–24 | 8.6% |
| 25–34 | 11.6% |
| 35–54 | 24.4% |
| 55–64 | 12.6% |
| 65+ | 20.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Defiance County, Ohio
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 74.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 35.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Defiance County, Ohio
The median age in Defiance County, Ohio is 41.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Defiance County, Ohio is 38,343.
In Defiance County, Ohio, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Defiance County, Ohio is aging.