Dillon is a city located in Dillon County, South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,316. It is the county seat of Dillon County⁶.

Geography

\nDillon is located at 34°25'4" North, 79°22'5" West (34.417765, -79.367975)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.5 km² (4.8 mi²). 12.5 km² (4.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.21% is water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 6,316 people, 2,511 households, and 1,649 families residing in the city. The population density is 505.9/km² (1,310.2/mi²). There are 2,837 housing units at an average density of 227.3/km² (588.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 53.70% White, 43.40% African American, 1.35% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. 0.76% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 2,511 households out of which 30.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% are married couples living together, 22.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% are non-families. 30.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48 and the average family size is 3.12. In the city the population is spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 80.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 72.8 males. The median income for a household in the city is $25,267, and the median income for a family is $34,758. Males have a median income of $26,897 versus $19,031 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,075. 26.0% of the population and 20.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 36.2% are under the age of 18 and 26.9% are 65 or older.