Rising Sun Public RecordsMaryland

As of the 2020 Census, Rising Sun, Cecil County, MD, has a population of 2,781. The median age is 33.8 years. Females make up 52% and males 48% of the population. The racial composition is 87.5% White, 5.4% African American, 2.5% two or more races, 0.9% Asian, and 0.2% Native American. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3% of the population.

Rising Sun, Cecil County, MD features a homeownership rate around 58%, with a median home value of approximately $260,000 as of 2024. Median monthly rent is about $1,300. Housing types include single-family homes, townhouses, and a few apartment complexes, with family-friendly neighborhoods like Cherry Hill and Maple Heights. Property values have risen ~6% year-over-year. Cecil County’s property tax rate is $1.04 per $100 assessed value. Rising Sun offers a suburban, community-oriented environment with generally affordable housing compared to regional averages.

Rising Sun, Cecil County, MD, is served by Rising Sun High School, with a graduation rate of approximately 93%. The town has three public schools—Rising Sun Elementary, Middle, and High—ranking above state average, with the high school earning a 4/5 GreatSchools rating. Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The district offers Advanced Placement and CTE programs. School safety is prioritized, with a below-average incident rate per 1,000 students. Community colleges and adult education programs are accessible nearby, supporting lifelong learning.

Rising Sun, Cecil County, MD, is primarily car-dependent, with over 90% of residents commuting by private vehicle and less than 1% using public transit. The average one-way commute is about 34 minutes, slightly above the national average. Most households own two vehicles, reflecting limited local transit options. Major roads include US Route 1 and MD Route 273, facilitating access to employment hubs in Elkton, Aberdeen, and Wilmington, DE. Public transportation is minimal, with Cecil Transit providing limited regional service. Local employment primarily centers around healthcare, retail, and education within and near Cecil County.

Rising Sun, Cecil County, MD, lacks a full-service hospital within city limits—the nearest is Union Hospital in Elkton, 15 miles away. Local care is available at clinics such as ChristianaCare Primary Care and urgent care centers. Roughly 8% of residents are uninsured, below Maryland’s average of 6%, and 87% are White non-Hispanic. Common health issues include obesity (32% adult prevalence), diabetes (12%), and hypertension. Primary care provider density is 1 per 2,500 residents in Cecil County. Access to specialized care requires travel to nearby cities like Elkton or Wilmington, DE.