Live Oak is a city located in Suwannee County Florida. Live Oak has a 2024 population of 7,208. It is also the county seat of Suwannee County. Live Oak is currently growing at a rate of 1.62% annually and its population has increased by 6.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,746 in 2020.
The average household income in Live Oak is $54,734 with a poverty rate of 19.27%. The median age in Live Oak is 37.5 years: 37.2 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Live Oak was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,150 | 46.25% |
| Black or African American | 2,655 | 38.98% |
| Two or more races | 813 | 11.94% |
| Other race | 189 | 2.77% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,365 | 2.67 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Non Family | 1,000 | 1.37 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Married | 898 | 3.77 | 71 | 29 |
| Female | 372 | 3.42 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
| Male | 95 | 3.05 | 4.2 | 95.8 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
49.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 232 | 5.19% |
| Associates Degree | 206 | 4.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 403 | 9.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 142 | 3.18% |
| High School Graduate | 1,970 | 44.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 211 | 4.72% |
| Some College | 1,308 | 29.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,028 | 1,944 | 24 |
| White | 1,875 | 1,662 | 408 |
| Hispanic | 457 | 317 | 103 |
| 2+ Races | 190 | 156 | 43 |
| Other Race | 189 | 173 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 22.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,653 | $41,326 | $67,396 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,558 | $24,375 | $27,743 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,271 | $34,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,698 | $38,924 | $28,382 |
| Some College | $40,909 | $61,561 | $31,009 |
$29,698
Average Earnings
$38,924
Average Male
$28,382
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.2% of Live Oak residents speak only English, while 7.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,563 | 529 | 20.64% |
| White | 2,485 | 501 | 20.16% |
| Hispanic | 567 | 170 | 29.98% |
| Multiple | 796 | 29 | 3.64% |
| Other | 177 | 8 | 4.52% |
19.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.29%
Male Poverty Rate
23.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Live Oak is Hispanic, with 29.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Live Oak is Multiple, with 3.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.06% |
| High School | 25.24% |
| Some College | 11.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 9.34% |
| Male Employed | 4.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,942 | $61,611 |
| Households | $43,664 | $54,734 |
| Married Families | $59,079 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,617 | $42,091 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
179
Number of Veterans
144
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 72 |
| Vietnam | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 84 |
| 75+ | 60 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173 | 7.15% |
| Black | 6 | 0.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
13.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.59%
Born in Live Oak
97.47%
Native Born
2.53%
Foreign Born
1.17%
Non Citizen
1.35%
Naturalized
97.47% of Live Oak residents were born in the United States, with 74.59% having been born in Florida. 1.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,787 | 116 | 1.51% |
| 2028 | 7,671 | 116 | 1.54% |
| 2027 | 7,555 | 115 | 1.55% |
| 2026 | 7,440 | 116 | 1.58% |
| 2025 | 7,324 | 116 | 1.61% |
| 2024 | 7,208 | 115 | 1.62% |
| 2023 | 7,093 | 60 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 7,033 | 175 | 2.55% |
| 2021 | 6,858 | 112 | 1.66% |
| 2020 | 6,746 | -212 | -3.05% |
| 2019 | 6,958 | 13 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 6,945 | 77 | 1.12% |
| 2017 | 6,868 | 32 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 6,836 | 36 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 6,800 | -38 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 6,838 | -8 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 6,846 | -17 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 6,863 | -47 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 6,910 | 54 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 6,856 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,480 | 148 | 2.34% |
| 1990 | 6,332 | -400 | -5.94% |
| 1980 | 6,732 | -98 | -1.43% |
| 1970 | 6,830 | 286 | 4.37% |
| 1960 | 6,544 | 2,480 | 61.02% |
| 1950 | 4,064 | 637 | 18.59% |
| 1940 | 3,427 | 693 | 25.35% |
| 1930 | 2,734 | -369 | -11.89% |
| 1920 | 3,103 | -347 | -10.06% |
| 1910 | 3,450 | -4,337 | -55.7% |