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Live Oak County

Texas · 11,929 residents (2025 est.) · 1,039.695 sq mi
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Live Oak County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,150. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $159,200. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,620
−6%since 2000
from 12,309 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 11 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+1%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,929 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Live Oak County
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(672)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(541)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(650)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.5%(635)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(588)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.9%(2,084)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.5%(1,340)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.2%(1,303)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.3%(1,431)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.1%(1,289)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.5%(873)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(214)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,150
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,057 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,903
+88%since 2000
from $15,886 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+10%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,200
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$924
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+48%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
30
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(7,199)
Black2.3%(281)
Hispanic / Latino38%(4,683)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(5,480)
Black1.9%(225)
Hispanic / Latino42.3%(4,911)
Asian0.7%(84)
Other7.9%(920)
Diversity Score
74
+13%since 2009
from 66 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
34
−22%since 2020
from 44 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican32.9%(3,823)
Spaniard0.2%(26)
Cuban0.2%(25)
Honduran0.1%(17)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.3%(39)
Filipino0.2%(28)
Chinese0.1%(17)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.7%(76)
Ancestry
German20.4%(2,368)
Irish8.4%(977)
English8%(935)
American4.3%(494)
Polish2.9%(341)
Czech2.6%(299)
French2.3%(263)
Scottish1.6%(188)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(75)
Swedish0.5%(62)
Welsh0.5%(55)
Dutch0.4%(47)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Italian0.4%(43)
Swiss0.2%(24)
Canadian0.1%(16)
Arab0.1%(12)
Lebanese0.1%(12)
Portuguese0.1%(11)
Greek0%(4)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 44.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
46.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−51.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.3%
−64.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
+21.8 ptssince 2017
from 55.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 69.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 27.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.7%(1,884)
Married51.8%(2,738)
Widowed4.4%(233)
Divorced8.1%(429)
Women 15+
Never married23.8%(1,065)
Married59.7%(2,672)
Widowed8.6%(385)
Divorced7.8%(351)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Live Oak County, Texas?

Live Oak County, Texas has about 11,620 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Live Oak County, Texas earns about $57,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Live Oak County, Texas expensive?

In Live Oak County, Texas, the median home is worth about $159,200, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.

How educated are people in Live Oak County, Texas?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Live Oak County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Live Oak County, Texas?

About 17.1% of people in Live Oak County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Live Oak County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Live Oak County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,064 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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