Live Oak County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 158th-largest in Texas
The population of Live Oak County, Texas is 11,444 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 158th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $53,869, the median home value is $142,300, and the median age is 38.6.
The population of Live Oak County has grown 3.6% since 2010 (11,550 → 11,967), a +0.25% annualized rate.
11,444
Population
+0.25%
Annual growth
11
People / sq mi
$53,869
Median Income
$142,300
Median Home Value
Live Oak County covers 1,040 sq mi of land at 11.0 people per square mile.
About Live Oak County, TX
Live Oak County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 13.5% of the population. Live Oak County is a county in Texas with a population of 11,444.
The typical household earns $53,869, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 16.9%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $142,300, with typical rent around $949.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 13.8%, below the national 35.0%. About 9.5% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Live Oak County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Live Oak County had a population of 11,550 in 2010 and 11,967 in 2024, a 3.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,236 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.28%.
11,967
Population (2024)
11,550
Population (2010)
12,236
Peak (2019)
0.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,550 |
| 2011 | 11,504 |
| 2012 | 11,671 |
| 2013 | 11,831 |
| 2014 | 12,063 |
| 2015 | 12,177 |
| 2016 | 12,038 |
| 2017 | 12,157 |
| 2018 | 12,120 |
| 2019 | 12,236 |
| 2020 | 11,348 |
| 2021 | 11,385 |
| 2022 | 11,571 |
| 2023 | 11,828 |
| 2024 | 11,967 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
38.6
Median Age
46.6%
Female
53.4%
Male
20.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.4% · Seniors (65+): 20.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $53,869$-22,423 vs state |
| Mean household income | $76,267 |
| Per-capita income | $27,757 |
| Poverty rate | 16.9%+6.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 41.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Live Oak County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.7%
Carpool
81.7%
Public transit
9.5%
Work from home
29.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$142,300$-118,100 vs state
Median home value
$949
Median rent
72.9%
Homeownership rate
5,971
Total housing units
70.5%
Occupied
29.5%
Vacant
27.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
81.9%
With health insurance
87.1%
With broadband internet
13.5%
Foreign-born
5.7%
Veterans (18+)
17.6%
With a disability
71.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
76.9%
High School+
13.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Live Oak County, Texas has a population of 11,444 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 158th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 11 people per square mile.
The population of Live Oak County has grown 3.6% since 2010 (11,550 → 11,967), a +0.25% annualized rate.
The median household income in Live Oak County, Texas is $53,869, with mean (average) household income of $76,267 and per-capita income of $27,757. 16.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Live Oak County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.0%), Black or African American (2.4%), Hispanic or Latino (2.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Live Oak County, Texas is 38.6 years. Residents are 46.6% female and 53.4% male.
The median home value in Live Oak County is $142,300 and median monthly rent is $949. 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,971 total housing units, 29.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Live Oak County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Live Oak County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.