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The City of Defiance had a population of 251 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Defiance is located at latitude 41.8242 and longitude -95.3428 in Shelby County. The formal boundaries for the City of Defiance encompass a land area of 0.39 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Shelby County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Defiance has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Defiance is located within Township of Union, a minor civil division (MCD) of Shelby County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 251 (100%) |
| Population Density | 673 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 21 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $53,542 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,810 |
| Median Home Value | $101,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 123 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 107 (87.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12 (9.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4 (3.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 119 |
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Family Households | 78 (65.5%) |
The table below compares Defiance to the other 1,026 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 654 | 36th |
| Population Density | # 491 | 52nd |
| Median Household Income | # 841 | 18th |
| Per Capita Income | # 171 | 83rd |
| Diversity Index | # 289 | 72nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
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