Dillon is a city located in Dillon County South Carolina. Dillon has a 2024 population of 6,239. Dillon is currently declining at a rate of -1.06% annually and its population has decreased by -4.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,507 in 2020.
The average household income in Dillon is $57,871 with a poverty rate of 39.58%. The median age in Dillon is 30.7 years: 27.1 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dillon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,224 | 49.95% |
| White | 2,662 | 41.25% |
| Other race | 383 | 5.93% |
| Native American | 145 | 2.25% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,376 | 2.62 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Married | 968 | 2.8 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Female | 773 | 3.42 | 17.9 | 82.1 |
| Non Family | 572 | 1.01 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Male | 63 | 4.78 | 0 | 100 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
42.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 630 | 16.07% |
| Associates Degree | 336 | 8.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 380 | 9.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 213 | 5.43% |
| High School Graduate | 1,501 | 38.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 273 | 6.96% |
| Some College | 588 | 15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,872 | 1,465 | 376 |
| Black | 1,813 | 1,477 | 209 |
| Hispanic | 162 | 35 | 0 |
| Other Race | 92 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 63 | 30 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 72.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,714 | $0 | $71,071 |
| Graduate Degree | $37,012 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $42,042 | $23,770 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,737 | $0 | $33,906 |
| Overall | $35,685 | $41,388 | $33,636 |
| Some College | $34,851 | $72,636 | $34,039 |
$35,685
Average Earnings
$41,388
Average Male
$33,636
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.18% of Dillon residents speak only English, while 5.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,130 | 1,347 | 43.04% |
| White | 2,453 | 634 | 25.85% |
| Other | 383 | 351 | 91.64% |
| Hispanic | 498 | 351 | 70.48% |
| Native | 142 | 115 | 80.99% |
| Multiple | 27 | 27 | 100% |
39.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
44.74%
Male Poverty Rate
34.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dillon is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dillon is White, with 25.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.74% |
| Some College | 20.72% |
| High School | 18.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 78.57% |
| Female Unemployed | 75.41% |
| Female Employed | 30.57% |
| Male Employed | 8.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $33,686 | $64,441 |
| Households | $34,086 | $57,871 |
| Married Families | $80,244 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,250 | $28,959 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
311
Number of Veterans
268
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 148 |
| First Gulf War | 117 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Korea | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 135 |
| 35 to 54 | 106 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 181 | 8.15% |
| Black | 130 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 13.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.1%
Born in Dillon
97.12%
Native Born
2.88%
Foreign Born
2.51%
Non Citizen
0.37%
Naturalized
97.12% of Dillon residents were born in the United States, with 82.1% having been born in South Carolina. 2.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,904 | -67 | -1.12% |
| 2028 | 5,971 | -67 | -1.11% |
| 2027 | 6,038 | -67 | -1.1% |
| 2026 | 6,105 | -67 | -1.09% |
| 2025 | 6,172 | -67 | -1.07% |
| 2024 | 6,239 | -67 | -1.06% |
| 2023 | 6,306 | -29 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 6,335 | -78 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 6,413 | -94 | -1.44% |
| 2020 | 6,507 | 197 | 3.12% |
| 2019 | 6,310 | -52 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 6,362 | -7 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 6,369 | -70 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 6,439 | -103 | -1.57% |
| 2015 | 6,542 | -48 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 6,590 | -35 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 6,625 | -47 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 6,672 | -57 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 6,729 | -80 | -1.17% |
| 2010 | 6,809 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,316 | -513 | -7.51% |
| 1990 | 6,829 | -231 | -3.27% |
| 1980 | 7,060 | 1,069 | 17.84% |
| 1970 | 5,991 | -182 | -2.95% |
| 1960 | 6,173 | 1,002 | 19.38% |
| 1950 | 5,171 | 1,304 | 33.72% |
| 1940 | 3,867 | 1,136 | 41.6% |
| 1930 | 2,731 | -3,173 | -53.74% |