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Rising Sun

Indiana · 2,248 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 $41,000. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $105,100. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,248
−9%since 2000
from 2,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,497 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,644 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+21%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Rising Sun
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,462
+71%since 2000
from $17,221 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,100
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
41.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,117)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(30)
Asian0.9%(20)
Other2.8%(63)
Diversity Score13.4%(301)
Diversity Score
13
+190%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rising Sun, Indiana?

Rising Sun, Indiana has about 2,248 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rising Sun, Indiana earns about $41,000 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 $105,100, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Rising Sun, Indiana?

About 16.9% 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 19.6% of people in Rising Sun, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rising Sun, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Rising Sun, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 75 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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