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Rising Sun, MD


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Rising Sun, Maryland

Rising Sun, Maryland is 26 miles SE of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 39 miles NE of Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Cecil county. The town is part of the Wilmington - Newark metro area. The population of Rising Sun is 1,702.

The People and Families of Rising Sun

In Rising Sun, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rising Sun had a median family income of $48,646.

Political Inclinations

Among Rising Sun political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,050. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Rising Sun Housing

Of the housing in Rising Sun, approximately 56% is occupied by their owners. The town offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Rising Sun, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Rising Sun strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Rising Sun Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Rising Sun, MD

Comparing Rising Sun to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women95
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men75
Racial Diversity52
Senior Citizens47
Male Share of the Population33
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use62
Walking and Biking to Work53
Working at Home32
Short Commute Times14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Affordability of Property Taxes37
Affordability of Rents37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime47
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