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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Live Oak

California · 16,628 residents · 3.243 sq mi
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Live Oak is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,949. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $298,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,628
+9%since 1990
from 15,212 in 1990
1990 – 2024
5,127 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 4,691 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+8%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024Live Oak
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,949
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,031 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,333
+51%since 1990
from $15,502 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.1%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$298,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$979
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $773 in 1990
US average: $602
57.6%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 54.6% in 1990
42.4% rent
6.2
−9%since 1990
from 6.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(13,505)
Black1.7%(256)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(2,111)
Asian3.6%(547)
Diversity Score46.7%(7,101)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69%(11,468)
Black1.2%(204)
Hispanic / Latino22%(3,655)
Asian3.7%(610)
Diversity Score53.5%(8,895)
53
+15%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.2%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 22.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.9%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−13%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Live Oak, California?

Live Oak, California has about 16,628 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 $47,949 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 $298,500, and the typical rent is about $979 a month.

How educated are people in Live Oak, California?

About 29.2% 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 10.1% 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 1,416 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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