Voter file loaded June 5, 2026 · figures are from that file, held as a fixed record
Defiance County, Ohio has 22,124 active registered voters across 33 precincts, as of June 2026.
Party registration
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Most reliable-voting precincts
| # | Precinct | Active voters | Supervoters | Supervoter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADAMS TWP | 612 | 444 | 72.55% |
| 2 | DEFIANCE CITY 3-D | 927 | 663 | 71.52% |
| 3 | HIGHLAND TWP B | 732 | 513 | 70.08% |
| 4 | DEFIANCE CITY 1-E | 828 | 565 | 68.24% |
| 5 | WASHINGTON TWP | 756 | 514 | 67.99% |
| 6 | FARMER TWP | 573 | 383 | 66.84% |
| 7 | NORTH RICHLAND TWP | 447 | 298 | 66.67% |
| 8 | DEFIANCE TWP B | 754 | 499 | 66.18% |
| 9 | DELAWARE TWP | 785 | 516 | 65.73% |
| 10 | HICKSVILLE TWP | 898 | 590 | 65.7% |
Supervoters are active registered voters who cast a ballot in at least 3 of the last 4 November general elections (2018–2024). Percentages are precinct totals from the official state voter file — no individual voter information is shown. Precincts with fewer than 400 active voters are excluded.
How Defiance County voted for president
Election results are public records.
Defiance County at a glance.
Defiance County had an estimated 38,644 residents in July 2024, the 64th most populous of Ohio's 88 counties, up 0.9% since the 2020 census. Of those, 30,126 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 20.8% are 65 or older. Its 22,124 active registered voters equal about 73.4% of that voting-age population.
It covers 411 square miles of land (94 people per square mile). The largest cities and towns are Defiance (17,180), Hicksville (3,447), Sherwood (822) and Ney (300). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 41.1, a median household income of $73,064, 19.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 79.3% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 19,153 votes were cast for president, about 63.6% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 29.6% and the Republican ticket 69.5%. The two-party margin moved from R+10.4 in 2008 to R+39.9 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 38,644
- Population (2020 census base)
- 38,281
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 30,126
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 73.4
- Residents 65 and older
- 20.8%
- People per square mile
- 94
- Land area
- 411 sq mi
- Median age
- 41.1
- Median household income
- $73,064
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 19.0%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 79.3%
Largest cities and towns
- Defiance 17,180
- Hicksville 3,447
- Sherwood 822
- Ney 300
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.6% | 69.5% | R+39.9 | 19,153 |
| 2020 | 30.9% | 67.3% | R+36.4 | 19,381 |
| 2016 | 29.7% | 64.5% | R+34.8 | 17,795 |
| 2012 | 41.9% | 56.0% | R+14.1 | 17,744 |
| 2008 | 43.8% | 54.2% | R+10.4 | 19,195 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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