Dillon

City in Dillon County, South Carolina

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Dillon is a city in Dillon County, South Carolina, with 6,384 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newtown, 1.8 miles SE.

About Dillon

Dillon is the county seat of and the largest city in Dillon County in eastern South Carolina, United States. It was established on December 22, 1888. Both the name of the city and county comes from James W. Dillon, an early settler and key figure in bringing a railroad through the area. As of the 2020 census, Dillon had a population of 6,384.

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Median household income
$35,891
Median home value
$115,500
Median rent
$630/mo
Median age
40.4
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Dillon, SC population

Dillon had 6,384 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,384
Density1,179 per sq mi (455 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Dillon at a glance

StateSouth Carolina (SC)
CountyDillon County
TypeCity
Population6,384 (2020)
Land area5.42 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²)
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates34.4252° N, 79.3693° W
ZIP code29536
Official websitecityofdillonsc.us
Census code (GEOID)4519420

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Frequently asked questions about Dillon

What county is Dillon in?

Dillon is in Dillon County, South Carolina.

What is the population of Dillon, SC?

6,384 people lived in Dillon at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Dillon, SC?

The ZIP code of Dillon is 29536.

What is the elevation of Dillon?

112 feet (34 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Dillon?

Newtown (1.8 mi), Little Rock (3.3 mi), Hamer (4.2 mi), Latta (7.0 mi), Floydale (7.4 mi).

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