The Town FilesDillon County, South Carolina
27,862 people. The median home is worth $85,400 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $46,605.
Towns in Dillon County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon | 6,384 | $115,500 | $35,891 | 40.4 |
| Latta | 1,296 | $108,500 | $47,985 | 36.8 |
| Hamer | 820 | $163,000 | $64,300 | 37.8 |
| Newtown | 770 | $60,600 | $42,857 | 39.5 |
| Lake View | 764 | $75,700 | $36,563 | 47.4 |
| Little Rock | 658 | — | $55,455 | 58.4 |
People and housing
| Dillon County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,400 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $679 | $937 |
| Median household income | $46,605 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 38.2 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.7% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
9,504 jobs in 2024, average pay $41,958 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 260 storm events in Dillon County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Dillon County has been included in 29 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).