Demographics & People — Rising Sun, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,570 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,300 |
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| Median Age | 39.4 |
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| Total Households | 1,096 |
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| Family Households | 693 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.017 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,429 |
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| Black or African American | 21 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 866 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 764 |
| Irish | 314 |
| English | 304 |
| Other groups | 298 |
| Italian | 175 |
| American | 152 |
| Scottish | 57 |
| Dutch | 42 |
| French (except Basque) | 31 |
Language
| English Only | 2,408 |
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| Spanish | 6 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,439 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 130 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,949 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rising Sun, Indiana.
