City · South Carolina
Dillon, South Carolina
Dillon, city, in Dillon County, South Carolina. Dillon had 6,227 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,384 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,354 (±23). GEOID 4519420.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,227
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,384 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,354 ±23
Median household income
$35,891
±$3,001 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$115,500
±$26,597 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$630
±$22 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Dillon and what county is it in?
Dillon is a city in Dillon County, South Carolina. It covers 5.3 square miles of land, 1,202 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dillon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,227 people lived in Dillon on July 1, 2025, down 4.6% since 2020, while South Carolina grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 6,384 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,354 (±23).
| Measure | Dillon | Dillon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,354 ±23 | 27,862 | −40 |
| Households | 2,512 ±185 | 10,829 | +353 |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.18 | 2.54 | −0.41 |
| Housing units | 3,163 ±220 | 12,914 | +544 |
Dillon's population since 2000
From 6,316 in 2000 to 6,227 in 2025: down 1.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dillon as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dillon?
The median resident of Dillon is 40.4 years old; 24.7% are under 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 54.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 36.4%.
| Measure | Dillon | Dillon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 ±5.8 | 38.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.7% ±3.8 pts | 25.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.0% ±3.8 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±3.6 pts | 47.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.4% ±2.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 36.4% ±6.3 pts | 44.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 54.4% ±6.9 pts | 45.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±2.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7% ±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9% ±2.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 25.2% ±5.7 pts | 17.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9% ±3.5 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.7% ±6.1 pts | 80.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.4% ±4.3 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1% ±2.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.8% ±7.5 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6% ±3.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dillon earn?
Half of Dillon's 2,512 households earn less than $35,891 a year (±$3,001), against $46,605 in Dillon County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $49,671 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dillon | Dillon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $35,891 ±$3,001 | $46,605 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,414 ±$11,910 | $60,876 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,955 ±$4,097 | $24,278 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 32.8% ±7.9 pts | 27.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 52.4% ±13.5 pts | 41.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.6% ±7.1 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.5% ±5.7 pts | 83.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.7% ±7.6 pts | 70.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dillon?
Owners occupy 53.9% of Dillon's occupied homes and renters 46.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $115,500 by its owner (±$26,597). The median renter pays $630 a month including utilities, and 43.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dillon | Dillon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $115,500 ±$26,597 | $85,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $630 ±$22 | $679 | −$131 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.3% ±12.4 pts | 37.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,490 ±$1,381 | $1,172 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.9% ±8.6 pts | 64.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.1% ±8.6 pts | 35.3% | – |
| Housing units | 3,163 ±220 | 12,914 | +544 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4% ±2.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2% ±3.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.7% ±6.5 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.6% ±4.0 pts | 36.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±2.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.0% ±1.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.7% ±4.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.6% ±6.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dillon building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Dillon in 2025 (10 in single-family houses), 1.6 per 1,000 residents against 8.2 across South Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dillon work and get to work?
79.3% of Dillon's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 27.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.0%.
| Measure | Dillon | Dillon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.6% ±6.1 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0% ±4.0 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.3% ±12.9 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 19.3% ±12.8 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.8 min ±5.8 | 26.2 min | +7.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Dillon?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Dillon, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $28,024 (Tract 9704.01) to $64,450 (Tract 9703.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9703.01Dillon County | 2,762 | $64,450 |
| Tract 9704.01Dillon County | 2,232 | $28,024 |
| Tract 9704.02Dillon County | 1,898 | $51,293 |
| Tract 9703.02Dillon County | 2,421 | $33,665 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Dillon) · Census block assignment files
How does Dillon compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dillon is the 4,335th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 57th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Dillon ranks 222nd of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 57th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 138th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 94th | 261 |
| Median household income | 222nd | 248 |
| Per capita income | 184th | 259 |
| Median home value | 205th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 221st | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 29th | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 202nd | 226 |
| Median age | 107th | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 193rd | 258 |
| Travel time to work | 68th | 261 |
Dillon's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Dillon with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Dillon?
16 of the 57 figures for Dillon on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dillon are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Dillon.