County record · fips 39039 · Ohio
DefianceOH
Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Ohio and national vote
2024 result
R+40.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
16–24
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/40
53% of its elections
Closest election
1904
D+2.9
this countyOhionational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election
The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +54.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +52.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -39.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1916 | -38.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -36.7 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
38,343
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$73,064
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
54%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Allen, IN · DeKalb, IN · Henry, OH · Paulding, OH · Putnam, OH · Williams, OH