Dillon, South Carolina
Dillon: county seat in South Carolina
About
Dillon is a city located in the county of Dillon in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,788. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,289 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Dillon
| Population | 6,289 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Dillon County |
| Postal code | 29536 |
| Phone Area Codes | 843 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.21% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.79% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.4166,-79.3712 |
| Altitude | 112 feet / 34 meters |
| Capital city | Dillon is capital of Dillon County |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:04:02 (23rd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -7.93% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Dillon is located at 34°24'60"N 79°22'16"W (34.4165500, -79.3711600).
Dillon map
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Official website of Dillon
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Dillon decreased by 7.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6,316 | - | census |
| 2010 | 6,788 | 6.95% | census |
| 2011 | 6,698 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,643 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,599 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,564 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,517 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,415 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,355 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,356 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,311 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,289 | -0.35% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Dillon
1American Legion Hall
2014 SC-9 E, Dillon, SC 29536 View details
2Dillon County Council
109 S 3rd Ave, Dillon, SC 29536 View details
Phone: +18437741400 | Website available
People born in Dillon (17)
People born in Dillon, including jazz musician Jimmy Hamilton, football player Anthony Waters, football player Derrick Hamilton, .
More notable people
- Jack C. Stultz (United States general) he was born in 11/06/1957
- Jim Whittington (American television evangelist) he was born in 16/02/1941
- John Chavis (American football player and coach) he was born in 16/10/1956
- Johnny "Superfoot" Davis (kickboxer) he was born in 15/07/1962
- Kenneth Manning (American academic) he was born in 11/12/1947
- Kevin Steele (American football player and coach) he was born in 17/03/1958
- Willie Jones (American baseball player) he was born in 16/08/1925
- Edgar Tristram Thompson (American historian) he was born in 13/09/1900
- Alfred W. Bethea (South Carolina farmer and politician) he was born in 20/06/1916
- Bill Stanton he was born in 21/04/1924
- Joe McEachern (American politician) he was born in 10/04/1955
- Preston Lang Bethea (American farmer and politician) he was born in 10/04/1870
- Stephen J. Wright he was born in 08/09/1910
- Rufus R. Jones (American professional wrestler (1933-1993)) he was born in 04/07/1933
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dillon, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457989 | Academy for Careers and Technology | Mullins (SC) | 29574-6009 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Dillon, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIL | Dillon | 100 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FLO | Florence | 805 East Day Street | RAIL |
| HAM | Hamlet | West Main St. and North Bridges St. | RAIL |
| FAY | Fayetteville | 472 Hay Street | RAIL |
| SOP | Southern Pines | 235 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Dillon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dillon Post Office | Dillon (SC) | 29536 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Dillon, Montana city in Montana, United States with a population of 4,333 people.
- Dillon, Colorado Town in Colorado, USA with a population of 967 people.
- Dillon, Illinois human settlement in United States of America with a population of 957 people.
Other cities in Dillon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dillon County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Latta | 1,273 | Town in Dilon County, South Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Dillon distances to largest South Carolina cities