Dillon County, South Carolina's estimated 2024 population is 27,649 with a growth rate of -0.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dillon County, South Carolina is the 34th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 32,080 and has seen a growth of -13.81% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,404 | -49 | -0.18% |
| 2028 | 27,453 | -49 | -0.18% |
| 2027 | 27,502 | -49 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 27,551 | -49 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 27,600 | -49 | -0.18% |
| 2024 | 27,649 | -49 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 27,698 | -49 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 27,747 | -223 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 27,970 | -307 | -1.09% |
| 2020 | 28,277 | -2,075 | -6.84% |
| 2019 | 30,352 | -157 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 30,509 | 67 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 30,442 | -253 | -0.82% |
| 2016 | 30,695 | -443 | -1.42% |
| 2015 | 31,138 | -152 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 31,290 | -117 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 31,407 | -122 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 31,529 | -223 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 31,752 | -328 | -1.02% |
| 2010 | 32,080 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 29,114 | -1,969 | -6.33% |
| 1980 | 31,083 | 2,245 | 7.78% |
| 1970 | 28,838 | -1,746 | -5.71% |
| 1960 | 30,584 | -346 | -1.12% |
| 1950 | 30,930 | 1,305 | 4.41% |
| 1940 | 29,625 | 3,892 | 15.12% |
| 1930 | 25,733 | 455 | 1.8% |
| 1920 | 25,278 | 2,663 | 11.78% |
| 1910 | 22,615 | -4,789 | -17.48% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12,807 | 45.69% |
| White | 12,707 | 45.33% |
| Two or more races | 1,265 | 4.51% |
| Native American | 647 | 2.31% |
| Other race | 605 | 2.16% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,587 | 2.61 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Married | 3,684 | 2.89 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Non Family | 3,662 | 1.2 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Female | 2,554 | 3.87 | 41 | 59 |
| Male | 687 | 3.97 | 59 | 41 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
60.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,480 | 13.38% |
| Associates Degree | 1,430 | 7.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,287 | 6.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 880 | 4.75% |
| High School Graduate | 8,140 | 43.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 926 | 4.99% |
| Some College | 3,397 | 18.32% |
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 | 9,045 | 7,510 | 1,031 |
| Black | 8,189 | 6,923 | 1,085 |
| 2+ Races | 536 | 352 | 28 |
| Native American | 448 | 264 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 387 | 124 | 2 |
| Other Race | 219 | 65 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 84.54%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 13.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,250 | $43,918 | $63,971 |
| Graduate Degree | $42,803 | $60,125 | $37,483 |
| High School Graduate | $31,873 | $35,188 | $28,080 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,492 | $29,375 | $32,544 |
| Overall | $34,295 | $39,556 | $32,148 |
| Some College | $36,192 | $45,929 | $34,007 |
$34,295
Average Earnings
$39,556
Average Male
$32,148
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.22% of Dillon County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 2.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12,641 | 4,409 | 34.88% |
| White | 12,268 | 2,601 | 21.2% |
| Hispanic | 931 | 475 | 51.02% |
| Multiple | 1,252 | 440 | 35.14% |
| Other | 605 | 330 | 54.55% |
| Native | 634 | 211 | 33.28% |
29.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.59%
Male Poverty Rate
30.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dillon County, South Carolina is Other, with 54.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dillon County, South Carolina is White, with 21.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.69% |
| High School | 24.72% |
| Some College | 16.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 52.4% |
| Female Employed | 17.19% |
| Male Employed | 6.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,608 | $65,210 |
| Households | $44,038 | $57,551 |
| Married Families | $70,876 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,936 | $39,158 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,271
Number of Veterans
1,035
Male Veterans
236
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 511 |
| First Gulf War | 374 |
| Second Gulf War | 264 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 428 |
| 65 to 74 | 355 |
| 75+ | 208 |
| 55 to 64 | 198 |
| 18 to 34 | 82 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 656 | 7% |
| White | 534 | 5.32% |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 11.79% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 3.09% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
81.67%
Born in Dillon County, South Carolina
98.65%
Native Born
1.35%
Foreign Born
0.88%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
98.65% of Dillon County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 81.67% having been born in South Carolina. 0.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.