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Dillon County

South Carolina · 32,062 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 $26,818. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,400. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,062
+4%since 2000
from 30,722 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
79 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+7%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K30K31K32K1990201020202024Dillon County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,818
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,630 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,684
+11%since 2000
from $13,272 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−39.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+22%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(15,309)
Black45.2%(13,879)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(539)
Asian0.3%(100)
Other0%
Diversity Score65%(19,958)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(15,152)
Black45.9%(14,730)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(833)
Asian0.2%(76)
Other3.5%(1,110)
Diversity Score69.9%(22,415)
Diversity Score
70
+8%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+11%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillon County, South Carolina?

Dillon County, South Carolina has about 32,062 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dillon County, South Carolina earns about $26,818 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 $61,400, and the typical rent is about $518 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 30.5% 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 2,948 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9706.02Census Tract 9705Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9703.01Census Tract 9706.01Census Tract 9703.02Census Tract 9704.01Census Tract 9704.02
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 29536ZIP 29565ZIP 29547ZIP 29563ZIP 29567ZIP 29543
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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