Rising Sun, MD is a small town located in Cecil County with a population of 2,749 people. It has a population density of 1,711 people per square mile - much higher than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses include Rising Sun Family Restaurant, The Mason Jar Party Shop and Rising Sun Inn. Outdoor activities such as biking and hiking are popular year-round due to the mild climate and proximity to Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area. There are also multiple organizations such as the Rising Sun Historical Society and Cecil County Tourism that provide educational opportunities for locals. Finally, local sporting events take place periodically such as 5Ks and 10Ks that are hosted by the Cecil College Running Club each year.
The population in Rising Sun is 2,749. There are 1,690 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rising Sun is 33, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rising Sun is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rising Sun
- 47.9% are married
- 11.7% are divorced
- 49.2% are married with children
- 18.6% have children, but are single
Race in Rising Sun
- 88.9% are White
- 1.4% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 2.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander