Live Oak, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Live Oak, California is 16,866 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 385th-largest city in California. The median household income is $107,500, the median home value is $975,900, and the median age is 41.3.
16,866
Population
5201
People / sq mi
$107,500
Median Income
$975,900
Median Home Value
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Live Oak covers 3.2 sq mi of land at 5201 people per square mile.
About Live Oak, CA
In Live Oak, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $975,900. Live Oak is a city in California with a population of 16,866.
Median household income is $107,500, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.9%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $975,900, with typical rent around $2,414.
Roughly 41.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is above the national 14.0% at 15.1%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Live Oak — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$107,500
Median Household Income
$56,885
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$975,900
Median Home Value
$2,414
Median Rent
60.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.4%
High School+
41.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.8%
Drive Alone
63.3%
Public Transit
15.1%
Work From Home
22.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
20.1%
Foreign Born
72.7%
Non-English at Home
3.1%
Veterans
11.5%
With Disability
92.6%
Health Insurance
98.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.2% |
| Construction | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.5% |
| Information | 7.1% |
| Public Administration | 4.3% |
| Retail Trade | 3.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Live Oak, California has a population of 16,866 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 385th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Live Oak, California is $107,500, with 5.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Live Oak, California is $975,900, with median monthly rent at $2,414 and a homeownership rate of 60.0%.
The median age in Live Oak, California is 41.3 years. The population is 46.8% male and 53.2% female.
Live Oak Cdp, CA Climate
Live Oak Cdp, CA has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F) and receives about 730 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.2°C
Avg Temp
730
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10° / 50° | 157 mm |
| February | 11° / 52° | 137 mm |
| March | 12° / 54° | 115 mm |
| April | 14° / 56° | 47 mm |
| May | 15° / 59° | 14 mm |
| June | 17° / 62° | 4 mm |
| July | 18° / 64° | 3 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 3 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 9 mm |
| October | 16° / 60° | 35 mm |
| November | 12° / 54° | 100 mm |
| December | 10° / 50° | 106 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Live Oak Cdp, CA
The most comfortable months to visit Live Oak Cdp, CA are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 24°C high). The coldest is December (near 4°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.