Rising Sun, IN is a small town located in the southeastern corner of Indiana on the Ohio River. With a population of 2,271 and a population density of 1,429 people per square mile, it is a small and friendly community. Although the town itself is rather small, there are plenty of businesses to enjoy such as Rising Sun Market Deli & Catering, J&K Pizza Cafe, and Old Lighthouse Beer & Wine. As for outdoor activities there are plenty of opportunities to explore the outdoors such as visiting the scenic Ohio River or the nearby wildlife reserves. Other local organizations include Rising Sun Main Street Incorporated which focuses on revitalizing downtown areas with new events and businesses as well as fostering economic growth for the entire city. Finally, sporting events include basketball at Rising Sun High School and annual softball tournaments hosted by local parks and recreation.
The population in Rising Sun is 2,271. There are 1,523 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rising Sun is 48.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rising Sun is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rising Sun
- 41.7% are married
- 14.9% are divorced
- 15.4% are married with children
- 19.7% have children, but are single
Race in Rising Sun
- 93.3% are White
- 3.5% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander