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Rising Sun

County:
Cecil County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.654
State:
Maryland

Rising Sun is a town located in Cecil County, Maryland. Rising Sun has a 2026 population of 2,789. Rising Sun is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,752 in 2020.

The median household income in Rising Sun is $85,563 with a poverty rate of 13.05%. The median age in Rising Sun is 35.5 years: 35 years for males, and 35.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.4 males.

2.8K
Total Population
1,686
Density (mi²)
6 0.22%
Growth

Rising Sun Population

Rising Sun Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,78960.22%
20252,78360.22%
20242,77730.11%
20232,774120.43%
20222,76280.29%
20212,75420.07%
20202,75210.04%
20192,788-2-0.07%
20182,79000%
20172,790-9-0.32%
20162,799-1-0.04%
20152,800-12-0.43%
20142,812-7-0.25%
20132,81960.21%
20122,81380.29%
20112,805240.86%
20102,79320.07%

Median Age

Overall: 35.5 years
Female: 35.7 years
Male: 35 years

Rising Sun Adults

There are 2,002 adults, (353 of whom are seniors) in Rising Sun.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,452 (52.5%)
Male: 1,312 (47.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rising Sun includes 84.04% White, 3.62% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,32384.04%
Two or more races2338.43%
Black or African American1003.62%
Other race762.75%
Asian260.94%
Native American60.22%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race762.75%
Two or more races672.42%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,32384.04%
Two or more races1666.01%
Black or African American1003.62%
Asian260.94%
Native American60.22%

Rising Sun Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rising Sun 's average per capita income is $66,051. Household income levels show a median of $85,563. The poverty rate stands at 13.05%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$124,271-
Families$123,854$124,903
Households$85,563$99,088
Non Families$40,650$51,441

$66,051

Average Income

$85,563

Median Household Income

13.05%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)