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Rising Sun

County:
Ohio County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.502
State:
Indiana

Rising Sun is a city located in Ohio County, Indiana. Rising Sun has a 2026 population of 2,214. It is also the county seat of Ohio County. Rising Sun is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,228 in 2020.

The median household income in Rising Sun is $58,843 with a poverty rate of 11.62%. The median age in Rising Sun is 39.4 years: 38.2 years for males, and 41.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.6 males.

2.2K
Total Population
1,474
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.09%
Growth

Rising Sun Population

Rising Sun Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,214-2-0.09%
20252,216-3-0.14%
20242,219-3-0.14%
20232,222-44-1.94%
20222,266210.94%
20212,245170.76%
20202,228-5-0.22%
20192,146-9-0.42%
20182,155-3-0.14%
20172,158-25-1.15%
20162,183-1-0.05%
20152,184-33-1.49%
20142,217-9-0.4%
20132,226-33-1.46%
20122,259-6-0.26%
20112,265-39-1.69%
20102,291-5-0.22%

Median Age

Overall: 39.4 years
Female: 41.3 years
Male: 38.2 years

Rising Sun Adults

There are 1,966 adults, (644 of whom are seniors) in Rising Sun.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,333 (53.9%)
Male: 1,141 (46.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rising Sun includes 91.39% White, 4.45% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,26191.39%
Other race1104.45%
Two or more races471.9%
Asian441.78%
Native American70.28%
Black or African American50.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1074.32%
Two or more races50.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,26191.39%
Asian441.78%
Two or more races421.7%
Native American70.28%
Black or African American50.2%
Other race30.12%

Rising Sun Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rising Sun 's average per capita income is $43,213. Household income levels show a median of $58,843. The poverty rate stands at 11.62%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$96,750-
Families$60,625$85,829
Households$58,843$76,172
Non Families$33,917$40,012

$43,213

Average Income

$58,843

Median Household Income

11.62%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)