COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Live Oak County

Texas · 12,309 residents · 1,039.695 sq mi

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Live Oak County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,057. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,000.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 39.2

US median: 35.2

Less educated

12% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

12,309

+29%since 1990

from 9,556 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

12 / sq mi

+29%since 1990

from 9 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

39.2

+8%since 1990

from 36.4 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202412K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$32,057

+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $20,898 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,886

+58%since 1990

from $10,055 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

16.5%

−6.0 ptssince 1990

from 22.5% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$53,000

−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $41,100 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$366

+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $272 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

81.4%

+1.4 ptssince 1990

from 79.9% in 1990

18.6% rent

Afford Score

1.7

−16%since 1990

from 2.0 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic87.2%(8,332)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino34.4%(3,289)

Asian0.4%(37)

Diversity Score63.1%(6,034)

2000

White, non-Hispanic58.5%(7,199)

Black2.3%(281)

Hispanic / Latino38%(4,683)

Asian0.2%(23)

Diversity Score62.8%(7,736)

Diversity Score

Unchangedsince 1990

from 63 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.0%

+0.1 ptssince 1990

from 12.0% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

67.1%

+6.2 ptssince 1990

from 60.9% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.5%

+1.2 ptssince 1990

from 3.3% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.0 min

−20%since 1990

from 26.4 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Live Oak County, Texas?

Live Oak County, Texas has about 12,309 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Live Oak County, Texas earns about $32,057 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 $53,000, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Live Oak County, Texas?

About 12.0% 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 16.5% 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 2,753 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9501 Census Tract 9504 Census Tract 9503 Census Tract 9502

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