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Live Oak

California · 16,911 residents · 3.243 sq mi
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#248Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,015,200
The short version

Live Oak is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,674. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,015,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,911
+2%since 2000
from 16,628 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,215 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 5,127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+15%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024Live Oak
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,674
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,949 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,372
+150%since 2000
from $23,333 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+9%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,015,200
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,421
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $979 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
+57%since 2000
from 6.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69%(11,468)
Black1.2%(204)
Hispanic / Latino22%(3,655)
Asian3.7%(610)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.5%(8,895)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(9,430)
Black1.1%(180)
Hispanic / Latino32.9%(5,569)
Asian4.7%(802)
Other5.5%(930)
Diversity Score71.9%(12,159)
Diversity Score
72
+34%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+6%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2017
from 84.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 70.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 25.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Live Oak, California?

Live Oak, California has about 16,911 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Live Oak, California?

The typical household in Live Oak, California earns about $103,674 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Live Oak, California expensive?

In Live Oak, California, the median home is worth about $1,015,200, and the typical rent is about $2,421 a month.

How educated are people in Live Oak, California?

About 40.8% of adults age 25 and over in Live Oak, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Live Oak, California?

About 12.9% of people in Live Oak, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Live Oak, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Live Oak, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,699 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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