Island is a city located in McLean County Kentucky. Island has a 2024 population of 438. Island is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 434 in 2020.
The average household income in Island is $64,100 with a poverty rate of 11.69%. The median age in Island is 42.9 years: 50.1 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 581 | 94.32% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 3.57% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.81% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.65% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 261 | 2.36 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Married | 139 | 2.91 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Non Family | 73 | 1.29 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Female | 41 | 2.51 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Male | 8 | 1.75 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
80.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 7.54% |
| Associates Degree | 38 | 8.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22 | 4.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 3.33% |
| High School Graduate | 223 | 49.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 2.22% |
| Some College | 109 | 24.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 429 | 390 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 8 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,125 | $56,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,156 | $45,833 | $23,264 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $35,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,661 | $34,712 | $24,886 |
| Some College | $35,250 | $0 | $43,214 |
$28,661
Average Earnings
$34,712
Average Male
$24,886
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.1% of Island residents speak only English, while 4.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 579 | 61 | 10.54% |
| Native | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Multiple | 22 | 5 | 22.73% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
11.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.74%
Male Poverty Rate
11.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Island is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Island is White, with 10.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.91% |
| High School | 14.35% |
| Some College | 8.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.3% |
| Male Employed | 10.81% |
| Female Employed | 4.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,667 | $76,256 |
| Households | $48,875 | $64,100 |
| Married Families | $91,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,159 | $31,608 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
61
Number of Veterans
59
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 13.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
Employment Rate
14.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.33%
Born in Island
98.38%
Native Born
1.62%
Foreign Born
0.65%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
98.38% of Island residents were born in the United States, with 81.33% having been born in Kentucky. 0.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 443 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2028 | 442 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 441 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2026 | 440 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2025 | 439 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 438 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 437 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 437 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 437 | 3 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 434 | -17 | -3.77% |
| 2019 | 451 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 452 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 451 | -5 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 456 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 456 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 455 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 457 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 457 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 458 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 457 | 0 | 0% |