This was 8 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 16,741.
90.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Defiance for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,083 | 9.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 3,789 | 33.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 476 | 4.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 961 | 8.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,595 | 14.2 |
Associate's degree | 1,048 | 9.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,447 | 12.9 |
Master's degree | 668 | 5.9 |
Professional school degree | 152 | 1.4 |
Doctorate degree | 22 | 0.2 |