Dillon County, South Carolina

Coordinates: 34°23′N 79°22′W / 34.39°N 79.37°W / 34.39; -79.37
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Dillon County
County
Dillon County Courthouse
Dillon County Courthouse
Flag of Dillon County
Flag
Official seal of Dillon County
Seal
Nickname: 
The Golden Land
Map of South Carolina highlighting Dillon County
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
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South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°23′N 79°22′W / 34.39°N 79.37°W / 34.39; -79.37
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1910
Named forJames W. Dillon[1]
SeatDillon
Largest communityDillon
Area
 • Total406.82 sq mi (1,053.7 km2)
 • Land405.07 sq mi (1,049.1 km2)
 • Water1.75 sq mi (4.5 km2)  0.43%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total28,292
 • Estimate 
(2023)
27,698
 • Density69.84/sq mi (26.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district7th
Websitewww.dilloncountysc.org

Dillon County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the county's population was 28,292.[2] The county seat is Dillon.[3]

History[edit]

Founded in 1910 from a portion of Marion County, both Dillon County and the city of Dillon were named for prosperous local citizen James W. Dillon (1826–1913), an Irishman who settled there and led a campaign to bring the railroad into the community. The result of this effort was the construction of the Wilson Short Cut Railroad, which later became part of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. It stimulated greater prosperity directly linking Dillon County to the national network of railroads.[4]

Geography[edit]

Map
Interactive map of Dillon County

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 406.82 square miles (1,053.7 km2), of which 405.07 square miles (1,049.1 km2) is land and 1.75 square miles (4.5 km2) (0.43%) is water.[5] It is the fifth-smallest county in South Carolina by area.

State and local protected areas/sites[edit]

Major water bodies[edit]

Adjacent counties[edit]

Major highways[edit]

Major infrastructure[edit]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
191022,615—
192025,27811.8%
193025,7331.8%
194029,62515.1%
195030,9304.4%
196030,584−1.1%
197028,838−5.7%
198031,0837.8%
199029,114−6.3%
200030,7225.5%
201032,0624.4%
202028,292−11.8%
2023 (est.)27,698[2]−2.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9]
1990–2000[10] 2010[11] 2020[2]

2020 census[edit]

Dillon County racial composition[12]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 12,987 45.9%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 12,709 44.92%
Native American 603 2.13%
Asian 63 0.22%
Pacific Islander 1 0.0%
Other/Mixed 1,073 3.79%
Hispanic or Latino 856 3.03%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 28,292 people, 11,029 households, and 7,016 families residing in the county.

2010 census[edit]

At the 2010 census, there were 32,062 people, 11,923 households, and 8,342 families living in the county.[13][11] The population density was 79.2 inhabitants per square mile (30.6/km2). There were 13,742 housing units at an average density of 33.9 per square mile (13.1/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 48.0% white, 46.1% black or African American, 2.5% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 1.5% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.6% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 13.5% were American, 6.5% were English, and 5.4% were Irish.[15]

Of the 11,923 households, 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 23.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.0% were non-families, and 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.20. The median age was 36.7 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $26,818 and the median income for a family was $34,693. Males had a median income of $31,973 versus $22,100 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,684. About 26.2% of families and 30.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.8% of those under age 18 and 23.7% of those age 65 or over.[16]

2000 census[edit]

At the 2000 census,[17] there were 30,722 people, 11,199 households, and 8,063 families living in the county. The population density was 76 people per square mile (29 people/km2). There were 12,679 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile (12/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 47% White, 49% Black or African American, 2.21% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 1.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 11,199 households, out of which 34.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.80% were married couples living together, 22.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 29.10% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 11.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 87.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,630, and the median income for a family was $32,690. Males had a median income of $26,908 versus $18,007 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,272. About 19.40% of families and 24.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.30% of those under age 18 and 26.60% of those age 65 or over.

Government and politics[edit]

United States presidential election results for Dillon County, South Carolina[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 6,582 50.24% 6,436 49.13% 83 0.63%
2016 5,637 48.19% 5,834 49.87% 227 1.94%
2012 5,427 41.63% 7,523 57.71% 85 0.65%
2008 5,874 43.78% 7,408 55.21% 135 1.01%
2004 4,301 46.57% 4,832 52.32% 102 1.10%
2000 3,975 44.22% 4,930 54.84% 85 0.95%
1996 2,774 39.29% 3,992 56.54% 295 4.18%
1992 3,575 38.07% 4,953 52.75% 862 9.18%
1988 3,793 53.66% 3,251 45.99% 25 0.35%
1984 4,646 57.71% 3,360 41.74% 44 0.55%
1980 3,385 42.31% 4,518 56.48% 97 1.21%
1976 2,527 33.08% 5,089 66.62% 23 0.30%
1972 4,364 72.32% 1,604 26.58% 66 1.09%
1968 2,396 35.73% 2,178 32.48% 2,132 31.79%
1964 2,742 49.72% 2,773 50.28% 0 0.00%
1960 1,439 35.17% 2,652 64.83% 0 0.00%
1956 313 10.49% 1,879 62.97% 792 26.54%
1952 1,473 48.28% 1,578 51.72% 0 0.00%
1948 24 1.33% 808 44.89% 968 53.78%
1944 27 2.69% 864 86.06% 113 11.25%
1940 25 2.80% 868 97.20% 0 0.00%
1936 5 0.45% 1,104 99.55% 0 0.00%
1932 20 1.96% 998 98.04% 0 0.00%
1928 21 3.63% 558 96.37% 0 0.00%
1924 3 0.50% 598 99.50% 0 0.00%
1920 5 0.50% 1,003 99.50% 0 0.00%
1916 0 0.00% 972 100.00% 0 0.00%
1912 2 0.29% 680 98.12% 11 1.59%

Economy[edit]

In 2022, the GDP of Dillon County as $887.9 million (about $32,055 per capita).[19] In chained 2017 dollars, the real GDP was $742.1 million (about $27,808 per capita).[20] Between 2022 through 2024, the unemployment rate of the county has fluctuated between 3.6-5.7%.[21]

Food Lion, Harbor Freight Tools, McLeod Health, Perdue Farms, and Walmart comprise some of the largest employers in the county.[22]

Employment and Wage Statistics by Industry in Dillon County, South Carolina[22]
Industry Employment Counts Employment Percentage (%) Average Annual Wage ($)
Accommodation and Food Services 1,065 15.4 18,460
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 174 2.5 25,792
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 105 1.5 40,144
Construction 112 1.6 34,424
Finance and Insurance 129 1.9 45,396
Health Care and Social Assistance 1,106 15.9 43,368
Information 30 0.4 67,340
Manufacturing 1,844 26.6 45,188
Other Services (except Public Administration) 87 1.3 45,136
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 125 1.8 51,896
Public Administration 561 8.1 39,624
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 30 0.4 35,516
Retail Trade 1,399 20.2 30,316
Wholesale Trade 169 2.4 66,768
Total 6,936 100.0% 37,311

Attractions[edit]

Communities[edit]

Cities[edit]

  • Dillon (county seat and largest community)

Towns[edit]

Census-designated places[edit]

Other unincorporated communities[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Dillon county, South Carolina, United States". www.britannica.com. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "QuickFacts: Dillon County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ "Dillon County". Archived from the original on January 9, 2010. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
  5. ^ "2020 County Gazetteer Files – South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. August 23, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  6. ^ "SCDNR Public Lands". www2.dnr.sc.gov. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  9. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  10. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  11. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
  12. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  13. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  14. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  15. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  16. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  17. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  18. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  19. ^ U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (January 1, 2001). "Gross Domestic Product: All Industries in Dillon County, SC". FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  20. ^ U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (January 1, 2001). "Real Gross Domestic Product: All Industries in Dillon County, SC". FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  21. ^ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (January 1, 1990). "Unemployment Rate in Dillon County, SC". FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  22. ^ a b "Dillon County" (PDF). Community Profiles (04000033). Columbia, SC: S.C. Department of Employment & Workforce - Business Intelligence Department. April 19, 2024.

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