Rising Sun, Indiana
Rising Sun: County seat in Indiana
About
Rising Sun is a city located in the county of Ohio in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,304 and a population density of 551 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,131 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rising Sun
| Population : | 2,131 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Ohio County |
| Postal code : | 47040 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 812 |
| Area : | 4.18 km2 |
| Altitude : | 502 feet / 153 meters |
| Capital city : | Rising Sun is capital of Ohio County |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:41:38 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 510 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rising Sun is located at 38°56'58"N 84°51'14"W (38.9495000, -84.8538400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Rising Sun
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rising Sun decreased by 8.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,304 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,265 | -1.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,257 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,225 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,215 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,182 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,178 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,155 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,156 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,139 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,131 | -0.38% | estimation process |
People born in Rising Sun (5)
People born in Rising Sun, including politician John D. Works, writer, musician and AIDS activist Michael Callen, judge George Eddy Downey, .
List
- Thomas Victor Hall (American artist (1879-1965)) he was born in 30/05/1879
- Laura Haefeli (American summer biathlete) she was born in 15/10/1967
Schools in Rising Sun
College & universities near Rising Sun, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157438 | Gateway Community and Technical College | Florence (KY) | 41042 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rising Sun, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal | 1301 Western Ave. | RAIL |
| CIG | Cincinnati, OH | 1005 Gilbert Avenue | BUS |
| COI | Connersville station | 1012 Eastern Avenue | RAIL |
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Post offices near Rising Sun
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun Post Office | Rising Sun (IN) | 47040 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Rising Sun , Maryland town of the United States with a population of 2,784 people.
Other cities in Ohio County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ohio County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 5,668 | Township in Adams County, Indiana |
| Milton | 443 | Town in Indiana, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Rising Sun distances to largest Indiana cities
