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Dillon

South Carolina · 6,788 residents · 5.338 sq mi
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Dillon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,600. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,788
+7%since 2000
from 6,316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.2
−4%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 58.1%(551)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.9%(535)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.7%(456)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.1%(485)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.5%(442)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412.2%(829)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411.3%(768)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5412.2%(829)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6411.7%(795)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748.2%(557)
US avg: 7%
75 to 845.2%(354)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.8%(187)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,477
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,267 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,200
+7%since 2000
from $15,075 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.0%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+37%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(3,375)
Black43.1%(2,724)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(48)
Asian0.7%(47)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(2,880)
Black52.8%(3,586)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(84)
Asian0.6%(44)
Other2%(134)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.1%(74)
Ancestry
Scotch-Irish7.7%(519)
English7.3%(495)
American7.2%(483)
Irish4.1%(275)
Scottish3.2%(213)
German2.8%(188)
Italian1.1%(73)
Welsh1%(67)
French0.7%(48)
British0.3%(20)
Austrian0.3%(17)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.3%(17)
West Indian0.2%(16)
Lithuanian0.2%(15)
Czech0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Scotch-Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married40.2%(885)
Married47.8%(1,053)
Widowed5.3%(116)
Divorced6.7%(148)
Women 15+
Never married36.5%(1,035)
Married41.1%(1,167)
Widowed12.1%(344)
Divorced10.3%(291)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillon, South Carolina?

Dillon, South Carolina has about 6,788 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dillon, South Carolina?

The typical household in Dillon, South Carolina earns about $26,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dillon, South Carolina expensive?

In Dillon, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $121,600, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Dillon, South Carolina?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dillon, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dillon, South Carolina?

About 28.9% of people in Dillon, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dillon, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Dillon, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 41 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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