Defiance Population 2026
Defiance has a population of 16,776, making it the #2796 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. It is about 525× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,776
Rank in United States
#2796
Coordinates
41.28°N, 84.36°W
~206 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
677 km
420 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ohio
Cities near Defiance
- Bowling Green31,246 people · ~60 km away
- New Haven15,709 people · ~60 km away
- Lima37,873 people · ~64 km away
- Findlay41,149 people · ~65 km away
- Fort Wayne260,326 people · ~67 km away
- Perrysburg21,423 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Defiance?
Defiance has a population of 16,776 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2796 biggest city in United States.
What state is Defiance in?
Defiance is located in Ohio, United States.
Is Defiance the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 677 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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