Economy & Jobs — Island, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,375 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,136 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 13.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 261 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.1% |
| Retail | 13.7% |
| Other Services | 13.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Insurance Agencies | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
