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Live Oak

Texas · 13,131 residents · 4.757 sq mi
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Live Oak has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,394. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,131
+43%since 2000
from 9,156 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,760 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 1,925 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
−3%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K11K13K15K17K1990201020202024Live Oak
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,394
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,184 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,298
+13%since 2000
from $21,467 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$896
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+33%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60%(5,493)
Black8%(734)
Hispanic / Latino27%(2,469)
Asian2.5%(225)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.1%(6,144)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(5,972)
Black12.6%(1,657)
Hispanic / Latino35%(4,594)
Asian3.4%(451)
Other4.4%(577)
Diversity Score82.3%(10,800)
Diversity Score
82
+23%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+82%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.9%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.0%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Live Oak, Texas?

Live Oak, Texas has about 13,131 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Live Oak, Texas earns about $54,394 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Live Oak, Texas expensive?

In Live Oak, Texas, the median home is worth about $109,300, and the typical rent is about $896 a month.

How educated are people in Live Oak, Texas?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Live Oak, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Live Oak, Texas?

About 7.0% of people in Live Oak, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Live Oak, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Live Oak, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,108 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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