Live Oak, Texas Population 2021
Live Oak is a city located in Texas. With a 2020 population of 17,749, it is the 159th largest city in Texas and the 2048th largest city in the United States . Live Oak is currently growing at a rate of 3.65% annually and its population has increased by 35.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,131 in 2010. Spanning over 5 miles, Live Oak has a population density of 3,732 people per square mile.
The average household income in Live Oak is $78,082 with a poverty rate of 11.77%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,133 per month, and the median house value is $151,200. The median age in Live Oak is 35.1 years, 35.1 years for males, and 35 years for females.
Live Oak Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Live Oakwas:
- White: 66.99%
- Black or African American: 14.85%
- Two or more races: 8.40%
- Asian: 5.00%
- Other race: 3.87%
- Native American: 0.83%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.06%
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,621 | 66.99% |
| Black or African American | 2,355 | 14.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1,332 | 8.40% |
| Asian | 793 | 5.00% |
| Some Other Race | 614 | 3.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 131 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.06% |
Live Oak Population Pyramid $2021
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,988 | 2.65 | 56.1 |
| Non Family | 2,532 | 1.17 | 51.4 |
| Married | 2,392 | 3.51 | 67.5 |
| Female | 780 | 4.34 | 46.3 |
| Male | 284 | 3.86 | 29.6 |
3.59
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 492 | 4.71% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 340 | 3.26% |
| High School Graduate | 2,858 | 27.38% |
| Some College | 2,998 | 28.72% |
| Associates Degree | 970 | 9.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,682 | 16.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,098 | 10.52% |
Live Oak Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,574 | 4,354 | 1,230 |
| Hispanic | 3,431 | 3,032 | 768 |
| Black | 1,490 | 1,446 | 484 |
| 2+ Races | 674 | 656 | 161 |
| Asian | 527 | 376 | 233 |
| Other Race | 406 | 365 | 188 |
| Native American | 104 | 104 | |
| Islander | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 46.31%.
$40,162
Average Earnings
$46,074
Average Male
$35,531
Average Female
Live Oak Language by Age
Live Oak Language
76.14% of Live Oak residents speak only English, while 23.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.14% of the population.
Live Oak Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,300 | 696 | 13.13% |
| Black | 2,355 | 617 | 26.20% |
| White | 6,641 | 499 | 7.51% |
| Other | 614 | 160 | 26.06% |
| Multiple | 1,332 | 99 | 7.43% |
| Asian | 773 | 51 | 6.60% |
11.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.54%
Male Poverty Rate
12.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Live Oak
The race most likely to be in poverty in Live Oak is Black, with 26.20% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Live Oak is Asian, with 6.60% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.77%.
Live Oak Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Live Oak Married by Age and Sex
Live Oak Marriage
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 35-44.
Live Oak Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,237 | 15.53% |
| Hispanic | 390 | 9.68% |
| Black | 361 | 24.08% |
| Other Race | 99 | 18.64% |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 10.27% |
| Native American | 31 | 29.81% |
| Asian | 28 | 4.68% |
| Islander | 9 | 100.00% |
Live Oak Veterans by Education
7.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
55.33%
Born in Live Oak
90.23%
Native Born
9.77%
Foreign Born
4.16%
Non Citizen
5.61%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.23% of Live Oak residents were born in the United States, with 55.33% having been born in Texas. 4.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,749 | 625 | 3.65% |
| 2020 | 17,124 | 625 | 3.79% |
| 2019 | 16,499 | 625 | 3.94% |
| 2018 | 15,874 | 33 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 15,841 | 98 | 0.62% |
| 2016 | 15,743 | 420 | 2.74% |
| 2015 | 15,323 | 201 | 1.33% |
| 2014 | 15,122 | 349 | 2.36% |
| 2013 | 14,773 | 552 | 3.88% |
| 2012 | 14,221 | 481 | 3.50% |
| 2011 | 13,740 | 508 | 3.84% |
| 2010 | 13,232 | 4,076 | 3.75% |
| 2000 | 9,156 | -867 | -0.90% |
| 1990 | 10,023 | 1,840 | 2.05% |
| 1980 | 8,183 | 5,404 | 11.40% |
| 1970 | 2,779 | 0.00% |