Rising Sun, IN Demographics

A map of Rising Sun's Population by Race

Rising Sun, Indiana has an estimated population of 2,474, a large increase from the 2,248 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.4% White, 4.5% Hispanic, 1.8% Asian, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rising Sun, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rising Sun has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rising Sun, that probability was 11.2% in 2020 and 16.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rising Sun is ranked the 201st most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rising Sun was ranked the 203rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rising Sun's White Population

2,261 residents of Rising Sun, or 91.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rising Sun is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Rising Sun ranks 168th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rising Sun's White population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of Rising Sun's population has decreased from 94.2% to 91.4%.

Rising Sun is more White than neighboring Patriot (83.1% White), and Aurora (86.6% White). Rising Sun is less White than neighboring Rabbit Hash (95.4% White), Belleview (100% White), and Petersburg (92.2% White).

Rising Sun's Black Population

5 residents of Rising Sun, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rising Sun is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Rising Sun ranks 330th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rising Sun's Black population has declined by an estimated 58.3%. Black residents' share of Rising Sun's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Rising Sun is more Black than neighboring Rabbit Hash (0% Black), Belleview (0% Black), Petersburg (0% Black), Patriot (0% Black), and Aurora (0% Black).

Rising Sun's Asian Population

44 residents of Rising Sun, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rising Sun is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Rising Sun ranks 155th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rising Sun's Asian population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Asian residents' share of Rising Sun's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.8%.

Rising Sun is more Asian than neighboring Rabbit Hash (0% Asian), Belleview (0% Asian), Petersburg (0% Asian), Patriot (0% Asian), and Aurora (0.6% Asian).

Rising Sun's Hispanic Population

112 residents of Rising Sun, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rising Sun is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Rising Sun ranks 561st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rising Sun's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 273.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Rising Sun's population has increased from 1.3% to 4.5%.

Rising Sun is more Hispanic than neighboring Rabbit Hash (0% Hispanic), Belleview (0% Hispanic), Petersburg (0% Hispanic), and Patriot (1.6% Hispanic). Rising Sun is less Hispanic than neighboring Aurora (8.4% Hispanic).

Rising Sun's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Rising Sun, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rising Sun is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Rising Sun ranks 467th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rising Sun's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rising Sun's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Rising Sun is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rabbit Hash (0% Native American/Other), Belleview (0% Native American/Other), Petersburg (0% Native American/Other), and Patriot (0% Native American/Other). Rising Sun is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aurora (2.1% Native American/Other).

Rising Sun's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Rising Sun, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rising Sun is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Rising Sun ranks 475th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rising Sun's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Rising Sun's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.7%.

Rising Sun is more Multiracial than neighboring Belleview (0% Multiracial). Rising Sun is less Multiracial than neighboring Rabbit Hash (4.6% Multiracial), Petersburg (7.8% Multiracial), Patriot (15.3% Multiracial), and Aurora (2.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.