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Defiance, Iowa
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Downtown Defiance, Iowa
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Location of Defiance, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
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| • Total | 245 |
| • Density | 604.94/sq mi (233.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51527
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-19585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394493 |
Defiance is a small city in Shelby County, Iowa, United States. It is located along the West Branch of the West Nishnabotna River. In 2020, the city had a population of 245 people.
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History of Defiance
Defiance began in 1882. This was when the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad built its tracks through the area. The railroad helped the town grow.
Geography of Defiance
Defiance is located in Iowa. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.41 square miles (1.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within the city limits.
Population and People in Defiance
The number of people living in Defiance has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the chart below.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 323 | — |
| 1900 | 387 | +19.8% |
| 1910 | 411 | +6.2% |
| 1920 | 389 | −5.4% |
| 1930 | 411 | +5.7% |
| 1940 | 428 | +4.1% |
| 1950 | 368 | −14.0% |
| 1960 | 386 | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 392 | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 383 | −2.3% |
| 1990 | 312 | −18.5% |
| 2000 | 346 | +10.9% |
| 2010 | 284 | −17.9% |
| 2020 | 245 | −13.7% |
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What the 2020 Census Showed
In 2020, the census counted 245 people living in Defiance. There were 120 households in the city. A household is a group of people living together.
Most people in Defiance were White (89.0%). A small number were Native American (1.6%). Some people were from two or more races (4.9%). About 8.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Defiance was 57.1 years. About 18.0% of residents were under 20 years old. Many residents were older adults. For example, 26.1% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (53.1%) than females (46.9%).
Education in Defiance
Students in Defiance attend public schools run by the Harlan Community School District. This school district serves several nearby towns. These towns include Harlan, Defiance, Earling, Panama, Portsmouth, and Westphalia. It also serves some smaller communities and rural areas.
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See also
In Spanish: Defiance (Iowa) para niños
