South Carolina

Dillon

28,292
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Dillon

Dillon, South Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 22,615. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 28,292.

Its recorded population peaked at 32,062 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 12 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Raft Swamp Feb 1781, and 20 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202028,292
201032,062
200030,722
199029,114
198031,083
197028,838
196030,584
195030,930
194029,625
193025,733
192025,278
191022,615
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Dillon

Military engagements that took place in Dillon, South Carolina.

Battle of Raft Swamp Feb 1781
1781

Historic places in Dillon

National Register of Historic Places listings in Dillon, South Carolina.

Latta Historic District No. 1
Latta
Allen, Joel, House
Latta
Dillon County Courthouse
Dillon
Latta Downtown Historic District
Latta
Selkirk Farm
Bingham
Hamer Hall
Hamer
Dillon, James W., House
Dillon
Hamer, James W., House
Little Rock
Hayes, John, Farmstead
Latta
Dillon Downtown Historic District
Dillon
Dillon Graded School and Dillon Public School
Dillon
Latta Historic District No. 2
Latta
McMillan House
Latta
Meekins Barn
Floydale
Smith Barn
Floydale
Early Cotton Press
Latta
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Frequently asked about Dillon

When does Dillon first appear in the US census?
Dillon, South Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 22,615.
What is the population of Dillon?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Dillon had a recorded population of 28,292.
When did Dillon's population peak?
Dillon's recorded population peaked at 32,062 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Dillon?
1 documented military engagement took place in Dillon, including Battle of Raft Swamp Feb 1781.
How many historic places are in Dillon?
20 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Dillon, South Carolina.
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