Island, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Island, Kentucky
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City
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Adams Avenue on the city's south side
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Location in McLean County, Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | McLean |
| Incorporated | Before 1908 |
| Named for | a local farm |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 429 |
| • Density | 1,273.00/sq mi (492.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42350
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| Area code(s) | 270 |
| FIPS code | 21-39700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0495040 |
Island is a small city in McLean County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as a home rule-class city, which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2020, about 429 people lived there. Island is also part of the larger Owensboro metropolitan area.
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History of Island
How Island Got Its Name
The city of Island is named after a large farm from the early 1800s. This farm, owned by Judge William Worthington, was about 8 square miles (21 square kilometers) in size. It was called "The Island" because when rivers like the Green River flooded, the farm would get surrounded by water. This made it look like an island.
Post Office and Railroad
From 1829 to 1860, the local post office was named "Worthington." Later, in 1872, the Owensboro and Nashville Railroad built a train station in the area. The station and the new post office were both called "Island Station." In 1882, both names were shortened to simply "Island."
Geography of Island
Where Is Island Located?
Island is located in the southeastern part of McLean County, Kentucky. You can find it at these coordinates: 37.442444 degrees North and -87.146633 degrees West. This spot is where U.S. Route 431 meets Kentucky Route 85. Another road, Kentucky Route 2110, also goes through the city.
Travel Routes Near Island
- U.S. Route 431: This road goes north about 3 miles (5 km) to Livermore. It continues about 23 miles (37 km) to Owensboro. If you go south on US 431, it's about 11 miles (18 km) to Central City.
- Kentucky Route 85: This route goes east about 10 miles (16 km) to Centertown. If you head west, it's about 7 miles (11 km) to Sacramento.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Island covers a total area of about 0.34 square miles (0.88 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.001 square miles (0.003 square kilometers), is water.
Population of Island
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Island has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different censuses:
- 1910: 647 people
- 1920: 623 people
- 1930: 694 people
- 1940: 626 people
- 1950: 566 people
- 1960: 462 people
- 1970: 410 people
- 1980: 532 people
- 1990: 446 people
- 2000: 435 people
- 2010: 458 people
- 2020: 429 people
People and Households in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 435 people living in Island. These people lived in 182 households, and 123 of these were families. Most of the people living in Island were White (99.31%).
About 34.6% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (54.9%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.39 people, and the average family had about 2.98 people.
Age Groups
The population in Island in 2000 was spread out across different age groups:
- 26.9% were under 18 years old.
- 8.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 26.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Island was 36 years.
Notable People from Island
Island has been home to a few interesting people:
- Bobby Veach: A former professional baseball player who played in MLB.
- William Worthington: The founder of the area, a veteran of the Revolutionary War, a Kentucky State Senator, and a Circuit Court Judge.
- Colonel Absalom Redmond Shacklett: The highest-ranking officer from McLean County during the Civil War. He was also a veteran of the American-Mexican War, a prisoner of war, and a State Legislator.
See also
In Spanish: Island (Kentucky) para niños
