Island, KY Demographics

A map of Island's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	550	399	95.5%	93.0%
Multiracial	16	8	2.8%	1.9%
Hispanic	6	19	1.0%	4.4%
Black	4	0	0.7%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.7%

Island, Kentucky has an estimated population of 576, a dramatic increase from the 429 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.5% White, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Island has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Island, that probability was 13.3% in 2020 and 8.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Island is ranked the 331st most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Island was ranked the 372nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Island's White Population

550 residents of Island, or 95.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Island is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Island ranks 172nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island's White population has grown by an estimated 37.8%. White residents' share of Island's population has increased from 93.0% to 95.5%.

Island is more White than neighboring Sacramento (94% White), and Central City (86.6% White). Island is less White than neighboring Livermore (96.2% White), South Carrollton (97.5% White), and Bremen (97.9% White).

Island's Black Population

4 residents of Island, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Island is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Island ranks 470th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Black residents' share of Island's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.7%.

Island is more Black than neighboring Livermore (0% Black), South Carrollton (0% Black), Bremen (0% Black), and Sacramento (0.3% Black). Island is less Black than neighboring Central City (3.9% Black).

Island's Asian Population

0 residents of Island, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Island is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Island ranks 388th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Island's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Island is less Asian than neighboring South Carrollton (2.5% Asian), Sacramento (0.3% Asian), and Central City (0.4% Asian).

Island's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Island, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Island is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Island ranks 127th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 68.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Island's population has decreased from 4.4% to 1.0%.

Island is more Hispanic than neighboring Livermore (0.4% Hispanic), South Carrollton (0% Hispanic), Bremen (0% Hispanic), and Sacramento (0% Hispanic). Island is less Hispanic than neighboring Central City (3.4% Hispanic).

Island's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Island, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Island is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Island ranks 155th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Island's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Island is less Native American/Other than neighboring Livermore (1.6% Native American/Other), and Central City (0.4% Native American/Other).

Island's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Island, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Island is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Island ranks 479th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Island's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.8%.

Island is more Multiracial than neighboring Livermore (1.7% Multiracial), South Carrollton (0% Multiracial), and Bremen (2.1% Multiracial). Island is less Multiracial than neighboring Sacramento (5.4% Multiracial), and Central City (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.