Live Oak, FL

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    2024 Population
    6,985
    US Senator
    Rick Scott
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ashley Moody
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.4
    1.32% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.3%
    6.97% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $59,375
    10.8% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $160,300
    1.33% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    3,185
    3.57% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Live Oak, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    94.7% of the residents in Live Oak, FL are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Live Oak, FL are Riveroak Technical College (131 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Live Oak, FL was $160,300, and the homeownership rate was 46.6%.

    Most people in Live Oak, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Live Oak, FL was 3 cars per household.

    United StatesFloridaSuwannee County, FLHamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL

    Population & Diversity

    Live Oak, FL is home to a population of 6.99k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.34% of Live Oak, FL residents were born outside of the country (513 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.84k people) in Live Oak, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.13k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 997 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.7% of Live Oak, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Live Oak, FL was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Live Oak, FL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.84k ± 517
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      2.13k ± 368
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      997 ± 456
    13.7%
    Hispanic Population
    958 people

    In 2024, there were 1.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.84k people) in Live Oak, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.13k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 997 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    13.7% of the people in Live Oak, FL are hispanic (958 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Live Oak, FL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Cuba
      1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
    2. Haiti
      364,479 ± 14,701 people
    3. Colombia
      327,463 ± 13,946 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.34%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    513 people
    4.1%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    283 people

    As of 2024, 7.34% of Live Oak, FL residents (513 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Live Oak, FL was 4.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      216 ± 180
    2. Vietnam
      69 ± 64
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      5 ± 23

    Live Oak, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.13 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.6% of the population of Live Oak, FL has health coverage, with 35.1% on employee plans, 27.8% on Medicaid, 9.9% on Medicare, 18.1% on non-group plans, and 2.8% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.3% were men and 55.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 42.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.3% were men and 55.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.36%
    Uninsured
    35.1%
    Employer Coverage
    27.8%
    Medicaid
    9.9%
    Medicare
    18.1%
    Non-Group
    2.8%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Live Oak, FL declined by 28.8% from 8.92% to 6.36%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Live Oak, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Live Oak, FL employs 3.19k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Live Oak, FL were Retail Trade (724 people), Manufacturing (557 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (426 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,438), Educational Services ($48,636), and Public Administration ($44,178).

    Employment

    Occupations

    3.19k
    2024 Value
    ± 688
    −3.57%
    1 Year decline
    ± 30.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Live Oak, FL declined at a rate of −3.57%, from 3.3k employees to 3.19k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Live Oak, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (441 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (405 people), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (310 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Live Oak, FL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    3.19k
    2024 Value
    ± 688
    −3.57%
    1 Year decline
    ± 30.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Live Oak, FL declined at a rate of −3.57%, from 3.3k employees to 3.19k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Live Oak, FL, are Retail Trade (724 people), Manufacturing (557 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (426 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Live Oak, FL, though some of these residents may live in Live Oak, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $39,000
    Median earning men ± $15,913
    $30,021
    Median earning women ± $6,439

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,281), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,857), and Construction ($42,365).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,320), Manufacturing ($31,129), and Retail Trade ($20,797).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    4.23%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

    Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (43%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.396%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Florida

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    Rick Scott
    Senator from Florida1
    Assumed office on January 8, 2019
    Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
    Ashley Moody
    Senator from Florida2
    Assumed office on January 21, 2025
    While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

    Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Live Oak, FL awarded 131 degrees. The student population of Live Oak, FL in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 146 male students and 104 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Live Oak, FL are White (85 and 65.9%), Black or African American (22 and 17.1%), Hispanic or Latino (18 and 14%), and Two or More Races (3 and 2.33%).

    The largest universities in Live Oak, FL by number of degrees awarded are Riveroak Technical College (131 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Live Oak, FL are Welding Technology (21 and 16%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (19 and 14.5%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (17 and 13%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 250 students enrolled in Live Oak, FL, 58.4% men and 41.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 153 records, of which 41.2% were women and 58.8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Welding Technology
      19 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      17 degrees awarded
    3. General Cosmetology
      9 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Live Oak, FL was Welding Technology with 19 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Live Oak, FL according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Riveroak Technical College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    131 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Riveroak Technical College with 131 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 44 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Live Oak, FL, which is 0.506 times less than the 87 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 85 degrees mean that there were 3.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 22 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Live Oak, FL was $160,300 in 2024, which is 0.482 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $158,200 to $160,300, a 1.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Live Oak, FL is 46.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Live Oak, FL have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Live Oak, FL is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $160,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$42,134
    $1,028
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$325

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Live Oak, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Live Oak, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    46.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 46.6% of the housing units in Live Oak, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 52.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Live Oak, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $59,375
    Median Household Income
    ± $9,248
    2.21k
    Number of Households
    ± 442

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.21k households in Live Oak, FL grew to $59,375 from the previous year's value of $53,578.

    The following chart displays the households in Live Oak, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Live Oak, FL is from Florida.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Florida
    0.473
    2023 Wage GINI in Florida

    In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (82.5%)
    2. Carpooled (9.02%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.17%)

    In 2024, 82.5% of workers in Live Oak, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.02%) and those who worked at home (5.17%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    21.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Live Oak, FL have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.18% of the workforce in Live Oak, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Live Oak, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Live Oak, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Live Oak, FL have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    16.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Live Oak, FL (1.06k out of 6.53k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 12 - 14.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Live Oak, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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