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Dillon, South Carolina, the county seat of Dillon County, was established on December 22, 1888. The name of the city came from James W. Dillon, who was a key component in bringing a railroad through this area of the state, which led to development and formation of the County. Dillon’s population has most recently been measured at 6,788. Todd Davis is Dillon’s mayor, as they use the Council-Manager form of city government.
According to the 2010 census, the city of Dillon had a total population of 6,788 people which was a 7.5 % increase from the 2000 census. The population of the city was composed of 53.1 % Black or African American persons, 42.8 % White or Caucasian persons, 1.6 % American Indian or Alaska Native persons, 1.2 % persons of Hispanic or Latino origin, and 1.2 % persons reporting two or more races.
There was a recorded 2,454 households, averaging between two and three (2.57) people per household, as well as 2,916 housing units within the city. Of the 2,916 housing units 13…