Live Oak County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Live Oak County is located in Texas with a total population of 11,444. It is the 158th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Live Oak County is 38.6 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Live Oak County is $53,869. This is 29% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $142,300. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Live Oak County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% 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 48.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 42.1%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.9%.