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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Live Oak

California · 6,229 residents · 3.121 sq mi
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Live Oak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,754. Population has grown 44% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $85,000. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,229
+44%since 1990
from 4,320 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,996 / sq mi
+44%since 1990
from 1,384 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.5
+1%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K7K8K10K1990201020202024Live Oak
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,754
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,366 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,571
+42%since 1990
from $6,749 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 29.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$385
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $317 in 1990
US average: $602
63.6%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
36.4% rent
3.3
−5%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(2,486)
Black1.1%(48)
Hispanic / Latino37%(1,600)
Asian10.5%(452)
Diversity Score86.7%(3,747)
2000
White, non-Hispanic36.9%(2,298)
Black1.4%(86)
Hispanic / Latino48.6%(3,028)
Asian9.4%(585)
Diversity Score73.6%(4,582)
74
−15%since 1990
from 87 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
50.3%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 45.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−21%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Live Oak, California?

Live Oak, California has about 6,229 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Live Oak, California earns about $25,754 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 $85,000, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Live Oak, California?

About 4.6% 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 30.2% 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 1,909 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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