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Live Oak

Texas · 15,781 residents · 4.757 sq mi
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Live Oak has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,201. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,781
+72%since 2000
from 9,156 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,317 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 1,925 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+2%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K11K13K15K17K1990201020202024Live Oak
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,201
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,184 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,641
+47%since 2000
from $21,467 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,184
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
43.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+72%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(5,696)
Black13.1%(2,063)
Hispanic / Latino41%(6,470)
Asian4.4%(697)
Other4.6%(732)
Diversity Score84.4%(13,323)
Diversity Score
84
+26%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+82%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Live Oak, Texas?

Live Oak, Texas has about 15,781 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Live Oak, Texas earns about $66,201 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 $171,800, and the typical rent is about $1,184 a month.

How educated are people in Live Oak, Texas?

About 27.9% 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 8.0% 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 5,758 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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