CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Live Oak

California · 15,212 residents · 3.243 sq mi

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Live Oak is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,031. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $240,900.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.8

US median: 33.0

More educated

23% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

15,212

−9%vs 2000

vs 16,628 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Population density

4,691 / sq mi

−9%vs 2000

vs 5,127 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.8

−7%vs 2000

vs 36.4 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202417K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$35,031

−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $47,949 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,502

−34%vs 2000

vs $23,333 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

12.5%

+2.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.1% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$240,900

+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $298,500 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$773

+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $979 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

54.6%

−2.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 57.6% in 2000

45.4% rent

Afford Score

6.9

+10%vs 2000

vs 6.2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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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)

1990

White, non-Hispanic88.8%(13,505)

Black1.7%(256)

Hispanic / Latino13.9%(2,111)

Asian3.6%(547)

Other5.9%(904)

Diversity Score46.7%(7,101)

Diversity Score

−13%vs 2000

vs 53 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

22.9%

−6.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 29.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

79.2%

−5.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 84.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

7.5%

−2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.5% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

23.6 min

+15%vs 2000

vs 20.6 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Live Oak, California?

Live Oak, California has about 15,212 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Live Oak, California earns about $35,031 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 $240,900, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Live Oak, California?

About 22.9% 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 12.5% of people in Live Oak, California live below the federal poverty line.

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