Live Oak is a city located in Bexar County Texas. Live Oak has a 2024 population of 16,044. Live Oak is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 1.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,820 in 2020.
The average household income in Live Oak is $89,727 with a poverty rate of 9.26%. The median age in Live Oak is 33.7 years: 31.6 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Live Oak was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,683 | 48.86% |
| Two or more races | 3,540 | 22.51% |
| Black or African American | 2,417 | 15.37% |
| Other race | 967 | 6.15% |
| Asian | 862 | 5.48% |
| Native American | 248 | 1.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.06% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,476 | 2.42 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Married | 2,885 | 3.07 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Non Family | 2,179 | 1.18 | 59 | 41 |
| Female | 1,076 | 3.12 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
| Male | 336 | 2.69 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
57.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 235 | 2.25% |
| Associates Degree | 934 | 8.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,134 | 20.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,156 | 11.07% |
| High School Graduate | 2,971 | 28.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 154 | 1.47% |
| Some College | 2,861 | 27.39% |
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 | 3,993 | 3,796 | 1,227 |
| Hispanic | 3,979 | 3,840 | 1,110 |
| 2+ Races | 2,277 | 2,238 | 745 |
| Black | 1,569 | 1,538 | 616 |
| Other Race | 584 | 558 | 189 |
| Asian | 447 | 425 | 162 |
| Native American | 189 | 189 | 40 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 39.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,058 | $57,609 | $58,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,794 | $63,452 | $56,330 |
| High School Graduate | $39,043 | $45,596 | $35,523 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,659 | $0 | $37,589 |
| Overall | $49,464 | $57,164 | $39,716 |
| Some College | $54,777 | $64,461 | $38,315 |
$49,464
Average Earnings
$57,164
Average Male
$39,716
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.7% of Live Oak residents speak only English, while 23.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,273 | 610 | 9.72% |
| Black | 2,417 | 446 | 18.45% |
| White | 5,429 | 379 | 6.98% |
| Multiple | 3,525 | 177 | 5.02% |
| Other | 967 | 82 | 8.48% |
| Asian | 852 | 7 | 0.82% |
9.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.07%
Male Poverty Rate
9.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Live Oak is Black, with 18.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Live Oak is Asian, with 0.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10% |
| High School | 7.26% |
| Some College | 6.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 56.83% |
| Female Employed | 3.58% |
| Male Employed | 2.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,250 | $97,958 |
| Households | $74,326 | $89,727 |
| Married Families | $98,616 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,205 | $68,388 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
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
1,628
Number of Veterans
1,239
Male Veterans
389
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 681 |
| First Gulf War | 611 |
| Vietnam | 493 |
| Korea | 60 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 422 |
| 65 to 74 | 392 |
| 35 to 54 | 341 |
| 75+ | 287 |
| 18 to 34 | 186 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 937 | 15.06% |
| Hispanic | 386 | 8.21% |
| Black | 343 | 20.34% |
| 2+ Races | 162 | 6.44% |
| Native American | 94 | 45.63% |
| Other Race | 83 | 10.92% |
| Islander | 9 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
50.53%
Born in Live Oak
93.18%
Native Born
6.82%
Foreign Born
1.1%
Non Citizen
5.72%
Naturalized
93.18% of Live Oak residents were born in the United States, with 50.53% having been born in Texas. 1.1% 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 | 16,324 | 56 | 0.34% |
| 2028 | 16,268 | 56 | 0.35% |
| 2027 | 16,212 | 56 | 0.35% |
| 2026 | 16,156 | 56 | 0.35% |
| 2025 | 16,100 | 56 | 0.35% |
| 2024 | 16,044 | 56 | 0.35% |
| 2023 | 15,988 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 15,983 | 112 | 0.71% |
| 2021 | 15,871 | 51 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 15,820 | -679 | -4.12% |
| 2019 | 16,499 | 622 | 3.92% |
| 2018 | 15,877 | 38 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 15,839 | 94 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 15,745 | 419 | 2.73% |
| 2015 | 15,326 | 201 | 1.33% |
| 2014 | 15,125 | 352 | 2.38% |
| 2013 | 14,773 | 551 | 3.87% |
| 2012 | 14,222 | 482 | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 13,740 | 508 | 3.84% |
| 2010 | 13,232 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,156 | -867 | -8.65% |
| 1990 | 10,023 | 1,840 | 22.49% |
| 1980 | 8,183 | 5,404 | 194.46% |
| 1970 | 2,779 | -13,545 | -82.98% |