Risingsun, OH Demographics

A map of Risingsun's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	649	481	88.1%	88.9%
Hispanic	52	30	7.1%	5.5%
Multiracial	33	21	4.5%	3.9%
Asian	3	0	0.4%	0.0%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	1.3%

Risingsun, Ohio has an estimated population of 737, a dramatic increase from the 541 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 7.1% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Risingsun, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Risingsun has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Risingsun, that probability was 20.5% in 2020 and 21.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Risingsun is ranked the 767th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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). Risingsun was ranked the 848th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Risingsun's White Population

649 residents of Risingsun, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Risingsun is considerably higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Risingsun ranks 839th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Risingsun's White population has grown by an estimated 34.9%. White residents' share of Risingsun's population has decreased from 88.9% to 88.1%.

Risingsun is more White than neighboring Bradner (85.1% White), Fostoria (77.5% White), and Kansas (80.5% White). Risingsun is less White than neighboring West Millgrove (97.8% White).

Risingsun's Black Population

0 residents of Risingsun, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Risingsun is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Risingsun ranks 870th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Risingsun's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Risingsun's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Risingsun is less Black than neighboring Wayne (0.9% Black), and Fostoria (5.4% Black).

Risingsun's Asian Population

3 residents of Risingsun, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Risingsun is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Risingsun ranks 911th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Risingsun's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Asian residents' share of Risingsun's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Risingsun is more Asian than neighboring West Millgrove (0% Asian), and Kansas (0% Asian). Risingsun is less Asian than neighboring Bradner (2.6% Asian), and Fostoria (0.8% Asian).

Risingsun's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Risingsun, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Risingsun is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Risingsun ranks 159th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Risingsun's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 73.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Risingsun's population has increased from 5.5% to 7.1%.

Risingsun is more Hispanic than neighboring West Millgrove (1.6% Hispanic). Risingsun is less Hispanic than neighboring Wayne (9.1% Hispanic), Bradner (11.8% Hispanic), Fostoria (10.8% Hispanic), and Kansas (19.5% Hispanic).

Risingsun's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Risingsun, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Risingsun is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Risingsun ranks 70th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Risingsun's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Risingsun's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Risingsun is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bradner (0.4% Native American/Other), West Millgrove (0.5% Native American/Other), and Fostoria (0.9% Native American/Other).

Risingsun's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Risingsun, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Risingsun is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Risingsun ranks 641st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Risingsun's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Risingsun's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.5%.

Risingsun is more Multiracial than neighboring Wayne (1.5% Multiracial), Bradner (0.2% Multiracial), West Millgrove (0% Multiracial), and Kansas (0% Multiracial). Risingsun is less Multiracial than neighboring Fostoria (4.6% 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.