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Live Oak

California · 17,038 residents · 3.243 sq mi
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Live Oak is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,932. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $785,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,038
+2%since 2000
from 16,628 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,254 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 5,127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+19%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024Live Oak
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,932
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,949 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,180
+94%since 2000
from $23,333 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$785,000
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,985
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $979 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
8.5
+37%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(9,861)
Black1.1%(179)
Hispanic / Latino30%(5,111)
Asian4.4%(750)
Other3.5%(591)
Diversity Score67.9%(11,564)
Diversity Score
68
+27%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+11%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Live Oak, California?

Live Oak, California has about 17,038 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Live Oak, California earns about $91,932 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 $785,000, and the typical rent is about $1,985 a month.

How educated are people in Live Oak, California?

About 41.7% 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 8.5% 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 1,826 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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