Live Oak, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Live Oak, Texas is 15,875 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 200th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $78,092, the median home value is $227,800, and the median age is 34.4.
The population has grown 22.6% since 2010 (13,232 → 16,218).
15,875
Population
3337
People / sq mi
$78,092
Median Income
$227,800
Median Home Value
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Live Oak covers 4.8 sq mi of land at 3337 people per square mile.
About Live Oak, TX
Live Oak skews on age — the median resident is 34.4, younger than the national median. Live Oak is a city in Texas with a population of 15,875.
The typical household here earns about $78,092, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 4.6%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $227,800, with typical rent around $1,450.
35.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, near the national average of 35.0%. About 14.6% of the workforce is home-based, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
Live Oak city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Live Oak city had a population of 13,232 in 2010 and 16,218 in 2024, a 22.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,499 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 1.49%.
16,218
Population (2024)
13,232
Population (2010)
16,499
Peak (2019)
1.49%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,232 |
| 2011 | 13,740 |
| 2012 | 14,221 |
| 2013 | 14,773 |
| 2014 | 15,122 |
| 2015 | 15,323 |
| 2016 | 15,743 |
| 2017 | 15,841 |
| 2018 | 15,874 |
| 2019 | 16,499 |
| 2020 | 15,820 |
| 2021 | 15,871 |
| 2022 | 16,007 |
| 2023 | 16,061 |
| 2024 | 16,218 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 42.7% |
| Black or African American | 18.1% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$78,092
Median Household Income
$41,259
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$227,800
Median Home Value
$1,450
Median Rent
56.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.5%
High School+
35.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.1%
Drive Alone
72.5%
Public Transit
14.6%
Work From Home
21.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
39.0%
Foreign Born
76.6%
Non-English at Home
14.6%
Veterans
14.4%
With Disability
90.2%
Health Insurance
98.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.0% |
| Public Administration | 7.7% |
| Information | 7.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.8% |
| Retail Trade | 6.8% |
| Construction | 5.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 2.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Live Oak, Texas has a population of 15,875 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 200th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Live Oak, Texas is $78,092, with 4.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Live Oak, Texas is $227,800, with median monthly rent at $1,450 and a homeownership rate of 56.4%.
The median age in Live Oak, Texas is 34.4 years. The population is 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
The population has grown 22.6% since 2010 (13,232 → 16,218).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.