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Rising Sun

Indiana · 2,222 residents (2025 est.) · 1.502 sq mi
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Rising Sun has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,843. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $155,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,474
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,647 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,644 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
+4%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,222 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Rising Sun
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,843
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,171
+93%since 2000
from $17,221 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+8%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+3%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,407)
Black1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(114)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(2,261)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(112)
Asian1.8%(44)
Other2.1%(52)
Diversity Score20.2%(501)
Diversity Score
20
+338%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+67%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2017
from 65.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rising Sun, Indiana?

Rising Sun, Indiana has about 2,474 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rising Sun, Indiana?

The typical household in Rising Sun, Indiana earns about $58,843 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rising Sun, Indiana expensive?

In Rising Sun, Indiana, the median home is worth about $155,700, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Rising Sun, Indiana?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rising Sun, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rising Sun, Indiana?

About 11.6% of people in Rising Sun, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rising Sun, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Rising Sun, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 151 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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