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Island

Kentucky · 429 residents · 0.337 sq mi
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Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
429
−1%since 2000
from 435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,273 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+13%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3794545286026771990201020202024Island
2024576
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,773
+49%since 2000
from $15,284 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+18%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(399)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(5)
Diversity Score13.6%(58)
Diversity Score
14
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+13%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Island, Kentucky?

Island, Kentucky has about 429 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Island, Kentucky?

The typical household in Island, Kentucky earns about $42,500 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 $61,800, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Island, Kentucky?

About 8.6% 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 17.7% of people in Island, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Island, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Island, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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