What percentage of people rent in Rising Sun, IN?
29.1% (±6.5 points) of the occupied homes in Rising Sun, IN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 312 renting households against 762 that own their home.
In Rising Sun, the share of households that rent went from 39.4% in 2015–2019 to 29.1% in 2020–2024 (−10.3 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 29.1% (±6.5 points)
- Renting households
- 312 (±72)
- Median renter income
- $31,250 (±$12,898)
Who rents and who owns in Rising Sun
| Rising Sun | Ohio County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 29.1% (±6.5 points) | 18.7% (±4.5 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 312 (±72) | 489 (±121) | 799,766 (±7,038) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 762 (±106) | 2,130 (±127) | 1,916,243 (±9,865) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.6 (±0.3) | 1.7 (±0.2) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.2) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $31,250 (±$12,898) | $34,554 (±$10,288) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $71,500 (±$9,712) | $86,528 (±$7,355) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
In Rising Sun, the renter share is higher than in Ohio County (18.7%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (29.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Ohio County, Rising Sun ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 369 of 1,600.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Rising Sun has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 39.4% (±5.8 points) | 29.1% (±6.5 points) | −10.3 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $602 (±$62) | $823 (±$96) | +36.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $40,329 (±$7,968) | $58,843 (±$7,405) | +45.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Rising Sun
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun | — | 29.1% (±6.5 points) | — |
| Randolph Township (Ohio County) | 3.2 mi | 22.0% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Ohio County) | 6.5 mi | 1.7% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Posey Township (Switzerland County) | 6.9 mi | 15.4% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Dearborn County) | 7.4 mi | 6.3% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
| Center Township (Dearborn County) | 7.6 mi | 27.7% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cass Township (Ohio County) | 7.7 mi | 19.9% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Patriot | 8.3 mi | 30.2% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aurora | 8.5 mi | 36.1% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Union Township (Ohio County), IN (1.7%), Posey Township (Switzerland County), IN (15.4%), Washington Township (Dearborn County), IN (6.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Ohio County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rising Sun | 29.1% (±6.5 points) |
| 2 | Randolph Township (Ohio County) | 22.0% (±5.0 points) |
| 3 | Cass Township (Ohio County) | 19.9% (±14.6 points) |
| 4 | Pike Township (Ohio County) | 8.9% (±11.3 points) |
| 5 | Union Township (Ohio County) | 1.7% (±3.8 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rising Sun
How many renters are there in Rising Sun?
Rising Sun has an estimated 312 (±72) renting households, 29.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Rising Sun?
In Rising Sun, the share of households that rent went from 39.4% in 2015–2019 to 29.1% in 2020–2024 (−10.3 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Rising Sun?
A renting household in Rising Sun has 1.6 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Rising Sun?
The median renting household in Rising Sun, IN has an income of $31,250 (±$12,898) a year, against $71,500 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rising Sun city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rising Sun city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rising Sun city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rising Sun city, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rising Sun city, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Rising Sun city, Indiana (place:64674, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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