Dillon County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,862 | — | #1,549 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,605 | -38.0% | #2,916 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.2 years | -1.8% | #2,548 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $85,400 | -69.7% | #3,133 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $679 | -41.6% | #2,834 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.7% | +119.6% | #3,051 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dillon County has a population of 27,862, making it the #1,549 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Dillon County is $46,605, ranking #2,916 out of 3,222 counties — 38.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 27.7% and unemployment stands at 8.9%.
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The median home value in Dillon County is $85,400 (-69.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $679/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.7%.
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87.5% of residents in Dillon County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% below the national rate.
About Dillon County, South Carolina
Dillon County, South Carolina has a total population of 27,862, making it the 1,549th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dillon County is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dillon County is $46,605, which ranks #2,916 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 27.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9%.
The median home value in Dillon County is $85,400, 69.7% below the national median. Renters in Dillon County pay a median gross rent of $679 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dillon County, 13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.
Dillon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 45.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (44.5%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
All data for Dillon County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.