Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Live Oak, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,985

Median Agei

37.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

40.7%2,843

Black

30.5%2,129

Two or More

15%1,048

Hispanic/Latino

13.7%958

Asian

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.1%310

High School Diploma

35.8%1,569

Some College (<1 yr)

20.2%884

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%454

Associate's Degree

5.6%245

Bachelor's Degree

9.2%404

Master's Degree

1.7%75

Professional Degree

0.1%5

HS or Higher

90%

BA or Higher

11%

Graduate+

1.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$160,300

Median Renti

$903

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.6%1,028

Renter-Occupied

53.4%1,179

Total Units

2,810

Homeownership

46.6%

Vacancy Rate

21.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.5%180

$50K–$100K

12.8%132

$100K–$150K

12.8%132

$150K–$200K

28.6%294

$200K–$300K

19.1%196

$300K–$500K

9.1%94

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

324

$750–$1,000

278

$1,000–$1,250

111

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%11

2010–2019

3.8%107

2000–2009

9.5%267

1990–1999

14.9%418

1980–1989

14.9%420

1970–1979

24.2%679

1960–1969

9.5%268

1950–1959

8%225

1940–1949

0.2%6

1939 or earlier

14.6%409

Heating Fuel

Electricity

86.4%1,906

Bottled/LP Gas

6.5%144

Utility Gas

5%111

Wood

0.9%20

No Fuel

0.6%14

Fuel Oil

0.5%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,375

Mean Household Incomei

$70,363

Per Capita Incomei

$24,691

Poverty Ratei

15.2%

Unemploymenti

14.2%

Labor Forcei

3,711

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%94

$10K–$15K

5.7%126

$15K–$20K

2.8%61

$20K–$25K

6.9%152

$25K–$30K

4.9%109

$30K–$35K

2.4%52

$35K–$40K

2%44

$40K–$45K

7.9%174

$45K–$50K

2.1%46

$50K–$60K

11.3%249

$60K–$75K

20.3%447

$75K–$100K

14.8%326

$100K–$125K

4.3%96

$125K–$150K

6.7%147

$150K–$200K

0.5%12

$200K+

3.3%72

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

209

Residentsi

383

Avg. Tenant Renti

$477/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing104 homes86% occupied$469/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers59 homes63% occupied$572/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 846 homes95% occupied$371/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,375/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

56.8%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

26.7%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

13%

Moderate / aboveOver $48K/yr

3.5%

Who Receives This Housing

83.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

64.4% of subsidized households are minority

21.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5137.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

148

Canada

China

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,115

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,185

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

330(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured