Live Oak County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Live Oak County, Texas has a population of 11,620, the 157th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $57,150 and the median home value is $159,200. The poverty rate is 17.1%.

Live Oak County Quick Facts

Population 11,620

Median Household Income $57,15090% MOE ±$13,763

Median Home Value $159,20090% MOE ±$16,463

Poverty Rate 17.1%90% MOE ±4.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.9%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Median Age 39.7 years90% MOE ±2.2 years

Homeownership Rate 71.3%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.9%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 79.6%

Cities/Places 2

Population 11,620 157th of 254

Median Income $57,150 27% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.1%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Live Oak County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	12,139	11,620	-4.3%
Median household income	$66,271	$57,150	No clear change (-13.8%)
Median home value¹	$128,117	$159,200	+24.3%
Median gross rent	$923	$924	No clear change (+0.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Live Oak

$57,150

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Live Oak

$159,200

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.2%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 30.7%

$100K+ 25.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.2%

$10K-$15K

7.5%

$15K-$20K

4.7%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

12.4%

$75K-$100K

11.3%

$100K-$125K

6.5%

$125K-$150K

7.4%

$150K-$200K

5.4%

$200K+

6.4%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

43.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.3%

Renter 28.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $924/mo 19.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.4%

18-34

25.1%

35-54

22.8%

55-74

23.4%

75+

9.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Live Oak County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
George West	3,094	$48,415	13.6%	$151,700
Three Rivers	1,256	$46,705	26.2%	$77,800

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Population Overview

Live Oak County is located in Texas with a total population of 11,620. It is the 157th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Live Oak County is 39.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Live Oak County is $57,150. This is 27% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $159,200. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Live Oak County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Live Oak County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 47.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 42.3%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Live Oak County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Live Oak County, Texas?

Live Oak County has a population of 11,620, making it the 157th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Live Oak County?

The median household income in Live Oak County is $57,150 with a poverty rate of 17.1%.

How many cities are in Live Oak County, Texas?

Live Oak County contains 2 Census-designated places.