Defiance County, OH population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Defiance County decreased by 1,109. In this period, the peak population was 39,424 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 39,424 | - | - |
| 2001 | 39,371 | -53 | -0.13% |
| 2002 | 39,165 | -206 | -0.52% |
| 2003 | 39,016 | -149 | -0.38% |
| 2004 | 38,867 | -149 | -0.38% |
| 2005 | 38,744 | -123 | -0.32% |
| 2006 | 38,769 | 25 | 0.06% |
| 2007 | 38,673 | -96 | -0.25% |
| 2008 | 38,731 | 58 | 0.15% |
| 2009 | 38,488 | -243 | -0.63% |
| 2010 | 39,083 | 595 | 1.55% |
| 2011 | 39,015 | -68 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 38,845 | -170 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 38,587 | -258 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 38,547 | -40 | -0.10% |
| 2015 | 38,349 | -198 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 38,162 | -187 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 38,158 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 38,046 | -112 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 37,978 | -68 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 38,262 | 284 | 0.75% |
| 2021 | 38,170 | -92 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 38,128 | -42 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 38,315 | 187 | 0.49% |
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Defiance County, OH population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Defiance County's population decreased by 341 (0.86%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Defiance County's population decreased by 821 (2.10%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Defiance County's population increased by 53 (0.14%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Defiance County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 38,315.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Defiance County's population peaked in year 2000 at 39,424.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Defiance County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 37,978.
Defiance County, OH annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Defiance County grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 18 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Defiance County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.12% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.81% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Defiance County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.12% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Defiance County population grew the most, with an increase of 595 people (a 1.55% year-on-year increase)..
From 2012 to 2013 Defiance County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 258 people (a 0.66% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Defiance County, OH population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Defiance County's population increased by 145 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 42 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 187 (0.49%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Defiance County, OH changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Defiance County decreased by 272 (0.70%). The population was highest at 38,547 in the year 2014 and lowest at 37,978 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.07%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)