Defiance is a cdp located in Apache County, in the state of Arizona (AZ), United States. Nestled in the Mountain division of the West region, it covers an area of 6.1 square miles (16.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 6830 ft. With a population of approximately 4,061 residents, Defiance offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 47.3% males and 52.7% females, and it has a population density of 669.03 people per square mile (258.31/km²). Defiance lies at a latitude of 35.74 and a longitude of -109.07, operating in the UTC-7.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (0%), followed by English (1.1%), German (2.1%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 86504.