Rising Sun is a city located in Ohio County Indiana. Rising Sun has a 2024 population of 2,227. It is also the county seat of Ohio County. Rising Sun is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,229 in 2020.
The average household income in Rising Sun is $64,124 with a poverty rate of 15.66%. The median age in Rising Sun is 47.6 years: 49 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rising Sun was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,255 | 93.18% |
| Two or more races | 118 | 4.88% |
| Native American | 26 | 1.07% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.74% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,056 | 2.24 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Non Family | 366 | 1.08 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Married | 353 | 2.65 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Female | 243 | 3.21 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Male | 94 | 2.65 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
64.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 132 | 7.49% |
| Associates Degree | 150 | 8.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 170 | 9.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 4.59% |
| High School Graduate | 829 | 47.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 0.45% |
| Some College | 393 | 22.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,679 | 1,548 | 251 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 36 | 0 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,050 | $73,875 | $40,893 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,875 | $0 | $68,056 |
| High School Graduate | $36,422 | $53,295 | $31,458 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,604 | $38,698 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,596 | $49,375 | $31,285 |
| Some College | $30,938 | $34,783 | $27,552 |
$37,596
Average Earnings
$49,375
Average Male
$31,285
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.54% of Rising Sun residents speak only English, while 1.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,191 | 323 | 14.74% |
| Multiple | 118 | 38 | 32.2% |
| Black | 18 | 8 | 44.44% |
15.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.31%
Male Poverty Rate
19.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rising Sun is Black, with 44.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rising Sun is White, with 14.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 23.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.15% |
| High School | 6.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.16% |
| Male Employed | 3.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,192 | $74,264 |
| Households | $46,214 | $64,124 |
| Married Families | $87,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,500 | $31,118 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
130
Number of Veterans
130
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 129 | 6.95% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.82%
Born in Rising Sun
99.55%
Native Born
0.45%
Foreign Born
0.12%
Non Citizen
0.33%
Naturalized
99.55% of Rising Sun residents were born in the United States, with 66.82% having been born in Indiana. 0.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,225 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2028 | 2,226 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 2,226 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 2,226 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2025 | 2,227 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 2,227 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 2,228 | -42 | -1.85% |
| 2022 | 2,270 | 23 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 2,247 | 18 | 0.81% |
| 2020 | 2,229 | 83 | 3.87% |
| 2019 | 2,146 | -9 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 2,155 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 2,158 | -25 | -1.15% |
| 2016 | 2,183 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 2,184 | -33 | -1.49% |
| 2014 | 2,217 | -9 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 2,226 | -33 | -1.46% |
| 2012 | 2,259 | -6 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 2,265 | -26 | -1.13% |
| 2010 | 2,291 | 0 | 0% |