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Live Oak

Florida · 6,850 residents · 7.629 sq mi
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Live Oak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,166. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,800. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,850
+6%since 2000
from 6,480 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
898 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 849 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
−6%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Live Oak
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,166
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,380 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,060
+22%since 2000
from $12,374 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.0%
−40.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
47.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+53%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(3,380)
Black37.3%(2,415)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(558)
Asian0.6%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.3%(4,619)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(3,192)
Black34.5%(2,361)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(1,109)
Asian1%(67)
Other2.1%(142)
Diversity Score79.9%(5,476)
Diversity Score
80
+12%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
32.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.2%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Live Oak, Florida?

Live Oak, Florida has about 6,850 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Live Oak, Florida earns about $27,166 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Live Oak, Florida expensive?

In Live Oak, Florida, the median home is worth about $86,800, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Live Oak, Florida?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Live Oak, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Live Oak, Florida?

About 22.4% of people in Live Oak, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Live Oak, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Live Oak, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 518 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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