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Kentucky · 447 residents (2025 est.) · 0.337 sq mi
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Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,375. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,000. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
576
+32%since 2000
from 435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,709 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 1,291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+31%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:447 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3794545286026771990201020202024Island
2024576
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,375
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,769
+82%since 2000
from $15,284 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−17%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.3%
−49.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+12%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(432)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(550)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(16)
Diversity Score10.9%(63)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 72.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Island, Kentucky?

Island, Kentucky has about 576 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Island, Kentucky?

The typical household in Island, Kentucky earns about $54,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Island, Kentucky expensive?

In Island, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Island, Kentucky?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Island, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Island, Kentucky?

About 12.0% of people in Island, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Island, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Island, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 131 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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