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Rising Sun

Indiana · 2,304 residents · 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 $37,803. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $102,300. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,304
−7%since 2000
from 2,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,534 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,644 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+16%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Rising Sun
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,803
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,395
+13%since 2000
from $17,221 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
42.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+5%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,222)
Black0.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(42)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other1%(23)
Diversity Score9.6%(221)
Diversity Score
10
+108%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.5%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rising Sun, Indiana?

Rising Sun, Indiana has about 2,304 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rising Sun, Indiana earns about $37,803 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 $102,300, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Rising Sun, Indiana?

About 8.3% 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 16.3% of people in Rising Sun, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rising Sun, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Rising Sun, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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