Dillon County, South Carolina

Dillon County is a county located in South Carolina, in the Southern Region (South Atlantic) of United States. In 2000, the population was 30722. In July 2008, its estimated population was 30698, giving it the 15th smallest population among South Carolina's county. The county extends throughout a territory of 406.54 sq mi (1052.93 kmē ), of which, 404.84 square miles (1048.53 kmē) of it is land and 1.7 square miles (4.4 kmē) of it is water, it is the fifth smallest in terms of geographical size.

Dillon County South Carolina
Map of Dillon County, South Carolina

As of the census of 2000, there were 30722 people, 11199 households, and 8065 families residing in the county. The population density was 75.9 people per square mile (29.31/kmē), making it the 23rd most densely populated county in South Carolina. There were 12679 housing units at an average density of 31.3 per square mile (12.08/kmē). The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.24. In the county Age distribution was 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 114.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 122.5 females. In July 2008, its estimated population was 30698, The racial makeup of the county was 50.07% White, 46.08% Black or African American, 2.58% American Indian, 0.36% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, and 0.88% from two or more races.

Dillon County South Carolina Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Dillon County South Carolina School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Dillon County South Carolina GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $26630, it is South Carolina's sixth poorest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $32690, it is the fifth poorest county in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the county was $13272, making its South Carolina's fifth lowest county by per capita income.

In 2000, 8481 pupils and students, of which 4159 are male and 4322 are female, 27.61% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 650 nursery or pri school, 594 kindergarten, 4281 elementary school, 2121 high school and 835 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Dillon CityDillon County4.834.820.0163161310.21507525267
2Lake View TownDillon County1.681.680789468.81779023438
3Latta TownDillon County1.041.04014101358.91745125833
YearPopulation
April 2000 census30722
April 2000 Estimate30722
July 2000 Estimate30679
July 2001 Estimate30883
July 2002 Estimate30793
July 2003 Estimate30764
July 2004 Estimate30803
July 2005 Estimate30690
July 2006 Estimate30682
July 2007 Estimate30668
July 2008 Estimate30698
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school362288650
Kindergarten266328594
Elementary school228020014281
High school103010912121
College or graduate school221614835
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Dillon County, South Carolina$26630$32690$13272
South Carolina, United States$37082$44227$18795
United States$41994$50046$21587