County profile · South Carolina
Dillon County, SC market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Dillon County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 27,458
- −2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 10,829
- Median household income
- $46,605
- +51.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $85,400
- Jobs located here
- 9,462
- Highest market score
- 62
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #411 of 1,771 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 27,458 people live in Dillon County, in 10,829 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Dillon County declined 2.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Dillon County is $46,605 a year, 42% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 51.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Dillon County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 115, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (46).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Dillon County are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (62); home repair companies (61); and insurance agencies (55). Dillon County ranks #411 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
For its number of households, Dillon County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (5.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (74% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Dillon County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Dillon County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 62 | #411 of 1,771 | 5 | 4.6 | $2.6M | 153 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 61 | #512 of 2,057 | 5 | 4.6 | $5M | 204 | 6 |
| Insurance agencies | 55 | #934 of 2,272 | 9 | 8.3 | $2.7M | 215 | 11 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 52 | #920 of 2,063 | 5 | 4.6 | $6.3M | 170 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 50 | #921 of 1,886 | 6 | 5.5 | $1.6M | 165 | 5 |
| Real estate | 49 | #1,111 of 2,229 | 11 | 10.2 | Index only | 286 | 11 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 48 | #1,130 of 2,176 | 7 | 6.5 | Index only | 357 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 46 | #1,263 of 2,200 | 7 | 6.5 | $1M | 118 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 42 | #1,323 of 2,087 | 11 | 10.2 | $1.5M | 117 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 41 | #1,446 of 2,210 | 16 | 14.8 | $1M | 116 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 40 | #1,229 of 1,769 | 5 | 4.6 | $1.5M | 174 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 38 | #1,749 of 2,394 | 49 | 45.2 | $198K | 130 | 16 |
| Auto repair and car care | 34 | #1,883 of 2,401 | 38 | 35.1 | $220K | 82 | 10 |
| Auto repair shops | 32 | #1,949 of 2,378 | 24 | 22.2 | $349K | 78 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 28 | #2,087 of 2,405 | 87 | 80.3 | $361K | 97 | 44 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 28 | #2,107 of 2,405 | 53 | 48.9 | $592K | 89 | 15 |
| Gyms | 20 | #1,661 of 1,792 | 5 | 4.6 | $989K | 76 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 18 | #2,029 of 2,090 | 10 | 9.2 | $3.1M | 62 | 23 |
| Grocery stores | 15 | #1,956 of 2,070 | 11 | 10.2 | $5.1M | 55 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 14 | #1,555 of 1,611 | 6 | 5.5 | $532K | 53 | 8 |
| Funeral homes | 11 | #1,462 of 1,472 | 12 | 11.1 | $125K | 18 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 11 | #1,481 of 1,490 | 11 | 10.2 | $884K | 37 | 4 |
| Tire shops | 11 | #1,485 of 1,530 | 6 | 5.5 | $1.4M | 56 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 11 | #2,182 of 2,222 | 20 | 18.5 | $1.6M | 51 | 23 |
| Gas stations | 10 | #2,337 of 2,358 | 33 | 30.5 | $858K | 36 | 21 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 9 | #2,064 of 2,088 | 11 | 10.2 | $449K | 68 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 7 | #2,323 of 2,339 | 26 | 24.0 | $293K | 68 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 7 | #2,379 of 2,385 | 49 | 45.2 | $155K | 73 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 5 | #2,389 of 2,402 | 39 | 36.0 | $1.4M | 42 | 21 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 4 | #1,326 of 1,334 | 5 | 4.6 | $989K | 49 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 4 | #2,248 of 2,261 | 25 | 23.1 | $2.2M | 28 | 15 |
| Barbershops | 3 | #1,348 of 1,356 | 14 | 12.9 | $543K | 29 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.7 | $2.1M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.7 | $2.4M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | $5.5M | 35 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | $4.3M | 147 | 5 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | Index only | 116 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | $2.5M | 152 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | $2.4M | 95 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | $3.2M | 182 | 7 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.8 | $8.3M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $15.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $3.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $24.8M | Too few | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $24.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $16.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $9.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | Index only | Too few | 7 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $7.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Dillon County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $8.4M | $773 | 81 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $28.3M | $2,615 | 101 |
| Food away from home | $31.4M | $2,899 | 71 |
| Groceries | $55.9M | $5,163 | 82 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.6M | $702 | 70 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.2M | $295 | 51 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.9M | $457 | 46 |
| Medical and dental services | $9.7M | $898 | 70 |
| Pets | $7.3M | $671 | 74 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $16.4M | $1,510 | 73 |
| Vehicle insurance | $24.3M | $2,241 | 115 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $24.8M | $2,287 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $12.9M | $1,190 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $136.2M | $12,576 | 75 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Dillon County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 27,458−2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 10,829
- Median age
- 39.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 65%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 405 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 69
- Median household income
- $46,605+51.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $60,876
- Median home value
- $85,400
- Jobs located here
- 9,462
- Daytime population
- 25,715Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Dillon County, SC growing?
Population estimates put Dillon County at 27,458 people in 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 10,829 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 51.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Dillon County, SC spend?
Households in Dillon County spend about $136.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $55.9M on groceries and $31.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Dillon County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 115, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (46).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Dillon County, SC?
Of the business types scored in Dillon County, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (62); home repair companies (61); and insurance agencies (55) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #411 of 1,771 scored counties.
How does Dillon County, SC compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Dillon County is $46,605, 42% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $85,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (5.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (74% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 32 of the 56 business types have a score in Dillon County, each ranked against other counties.
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