Rising Sun, IN

City

Demographics of Rising Sun

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

17.3%

Households with Children

30.6%

School Enrollment K-12

334

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.4%
School Age (5-17): 17.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.1%
Working Age (35-54): 21.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.8%
Seniors (65+): 26.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.1%
High School / GED: 42.3%
Some College or Associate's: 32.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 10.6%
Single Parents: 20.0%
Couples & Adults: 33.7%
Living Alone: 35.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
Asian: 1.8%
Black or African American: 0.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 36.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 63.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 66.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 29.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.5%
Spanish: 3.9%
European & Indo-European: 2.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 7.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.7%
High School (9-12): 4.4%
College / Graduate: 6.9%
Not Enrolled: 74.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Rising Sun

Allensville / Searcy Crossroads

Wilmington / Mount Sinai

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources