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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Dillon County

South Carolina · 30,722 residents · 405.076 sq mi
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Dillon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,630. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,000. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

30,722
+6%since 1990
from 29,114 in 1990
1990 – 2025
76 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 72 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
+9%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K29K30K31K32K1990201020202024Dillon County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,630
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,365 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,272
+64%since 1990
from $8,077 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.2%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 28.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$335
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
72.0%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
28.0% rent
1.9
−15%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(15,898)
Black43.2%(12,584)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(68)
Asian0.5%(138)
Diversity Score64.6%(18,813)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(15,309)
Black45.2%(13,879)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(539)
Asian0.3%(100)
Diversity Score65%(19,958)
65
+1%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.7%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 52.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
+6%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillon County, South Carolina?

Dillon County, South Carolina has about 30,722 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dillon County, South Carolina earns about $26,630 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dillon County, South Carolina expensive?

In Dillon County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Dillon County, South Carolina?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dillon County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dillon County, South Carolina?

About 24.2% of people in Dillon County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dillon County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Dillon County, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,608 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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