Live Oak is a CDP located in Sutter County California. Live Oak has a 2024 population of 17,798. Live Oak is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 7.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,508 in 2020.
The average household income in Live Oak is $143,485 with a poverty rate of 13.09%. The median age in Live Oak is 41.3 years: 42.1 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Live Oak was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,710 | 63.5% |
| Other race | 2,495 | 14.79% |
| Two or more races | 2,400 | 14.23% |
| Asian | 879 | 5.21% |
| Black or African American | 206 | 1.22% |
| Native American | 94 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.49% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,500 | 2.47 | 60 | 40 |
| Non Family | 2,725 | 1.5 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Married | 2,699 | 3.05 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Female | 773 | 3.55 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Male | 303 | 3.14 | 63 | 37 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
60.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 575 | 4.68% |
| Associates Degree | 1,194 | 9.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,173 | 25.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,926 | 15.66% |
| High School Graduate | 2,023 | 16.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 609 | 4.95% |
| Some College | 2,795 | 22.73% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,032 | 7,767 | 3,965 |
| Hispanic | 2,911 | 2,179 | 599 |
| Other Race | 1,655 | 1,209 | 385 |
| 2+ Races | 1,263 | 1,065 | 349 |
| Asian | 758 | 636 | 352 |
| Black | 119 | 118 | 4 |
| Islander | 56 | 37 | 0 |
| Native American | 45 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 49.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,456 | $96,184 | $66,982 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,731 | $130,625 | $76,884 |
| High School Graduate | $43,036 | $51,964 | $41,199 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,563 | $56,250 | $29,457 |
| Overall | $64,107 | $71,996 | $52,551 |
| Some College | $53,125 | $68,194 | $37,219 |
$64,107
Average Earnings
$71,996
Average Male
$52,551
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.73% of Live Oak residents speak only English, while 27.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,984 | 1,242 | 12.44% |
| Hispanic | 4,708 | 773 | 16.42% |
| Multiple | 2,385 | 465 | 19.5% |
| Other | 2,469 | 231 | 9.36% |
| Asian | 876 | 65 | 7.42% |
| Native | 94 | 46 | 48.94% |
| Black | 199 | 19 | 9.55% |
13.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.02%
Male Poverty Rate
12.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Live Oak is Native, with 48.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Live Oak is Asian, with 7.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.66% |
| High School | 15.54% |
| Some College | 7.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.33% |
| Female Employed | 8.44% |
| Male Employed | 6.37% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $133,125 | $164,816 |
| Households | $107,500 | $143,485 |
| Married Families | $150,724 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,725 | $101,145 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
444
Number of Veterans
427
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 212 |
| First Gulf War | 95 |
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 149 |
| 75+ | 138 |
| 35 to 54 | 106 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 332 | 3.47% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 1.83% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 2.56% |
| Asian | 26 | 3.37% |
| Black | 20 | 9.71% |
| Other Race | 19 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 9 | 13.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
62.69%
Born in Live Oak
84.43%
Native Born
15.57%
Foreign Born
7.19%
Non Citizen
8.38%
Naturalized
84.43% of Live Oak residents were born in the United States, with 62.69% having been born in California. 7.19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,798 | 45 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 17,753 | 46 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 17,707 | 759 | 4.48% |
| 2021 | 16,948 | 440 | 2.67% |
| 2020 | 16,508 | -329 | -1.95% |
| 2019 | 16,837 | -553 | -3.18% |
| 2018 | 17,390 | 177 | 1.03% |
| 2017 | 17,213 | -536 | -3.02% |
| 2016 | 17,749 | -289 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 18,038 | 544 | 3.11% |
| 2014 | 17,494 | 203 | 1.17% |
| 2013 | 17,291 | 544 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 16,747 | 197 | 1.19% |
| 2011 | 16,550 | -608 | -3.54% |
| 2010 | 17,158 | 0 | 0% |