Island, KY is a small rural town located in the state of Kentucky. It has a population of 638 people and a population density of 1,329 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Island offers many amenities for visitors and locals alike. There are several local businesses such as Riley’s Grocery Store, which has been operating since the early 1900s, and Harris Hardware Store that offers supplies for all your home improvement needs. Year-round outdoor activities can be found at Island Park where you can fish or take a leisurely hike around its tranquil lake. Other organizations in the area include the Island Historical Society, which was founded to preserve the area's history, and the Island Lions Club which sponsors various events throughout the year. Local sporting events are also popular with Annual Baseball Tournaments held at Island Field during summer months bringing crowds from across the region to cheer on their favorite teams.
The population in Island is 638. There are 1,893 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Island is 43.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Island is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Island
- 63.9% are married
- 8.4% are divorced
- 20.0% are married with children
- 14.8% have children, but are single
Race in Island
- 92.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander