Live Oak, TX

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2023 Population
15,875
0.947% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
34.4
2.08% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
7.51%
18.8% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$78,092
5.07% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$227,800
7.05% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
8,274
3.68% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Live Oak, TX had a population of 15.9k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $78,092. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Live Oak, TX grew from 15,726 to 15,875, a 0.947% increase and its median household income grew from $74,326 to $78,092, a 5.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Live Oak, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (33.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (20.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.8%), White (Hispanic) (9.59%), and Other (Hispanic) (7.09%).

None of the households in Live Oak, TX 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.

98.4% of the residents in Live Oak, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Live Oak, TX are Northeast Lakeview College (955 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Live Oak, TX was $227,800, and the homeownership rate was 56.4%.

Most people in Live Oak, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Live Oak, TX was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Live Oak, TX is home to a population of 15.9k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.04% of Live Oak, TX residents were born outside of the country (1.12k people).

In 2023, there were 1.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.26k people) in Live Oak, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.28k Two+ (Hispanic) and 2.82k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.4%
2023 Citizenship
98.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.4% of Live Oak, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Live Oak, TX was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Live Oak, TX
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    5.26k ± 816
  2. Two+ (Hispanic)
    3.28k ± 952
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.82k ± 1.03k
39%
Hispanic Population
6.19k people

In 2023, there were 1.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.26k people) in Live Oak, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.28k Two+ (Hispanic) and 2.82k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

39% of the people in Live Oak, TX are hispanic (6.19k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Live Oak, TX as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,430,315 ± 36,649 people
  2. India
    305,649 ± 13,502 people
  3. El Salvador
    224,600 ± 11,591 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,430,315 Texas residents, followed by India with 305,649 and El Salvador with 224,600.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.04%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.12k people
6.82%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.07k people

As of 2023, 7.04% of Live Oak, TX residents (1.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Live Oak, TX was 6.82%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    807 ± 255
  2. Vietnam
    449 ± 166
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    235 ± 116

Live Oak, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Live Oak, TX employs 8.27k people. The largest industries in Live Oak, TX are Retail Trade (1,616 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,058 people), and Educational Services (883 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($86,724), Health Care & Social Assistance ($70,147), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,813).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,213. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

8.27k
2023 Value
± 1,058
3.68%
1 Year growth
± 17.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Live Oak, TX grew at a rate of 3.68%, from 7.98k employees to 8.27k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Live Oak, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,442 people), Management Occupations (1,062 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (778 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Live Oak, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

8.27k
2023 Value
± 1,058
3.68%
1 Year growth
± 17.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Live Oak, TX grew at a rate of 3.68%, from 7.98k employees to 8.27k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Live Oak, TX, are Retail Trade (1,616 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,058 people), and Educational Services (883 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Live Oak, TX, though some of these residents may live in Live Oak, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$55,669
Median earning men ± $10,275
$41,349
Median earning women ± $4,383

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($96,394), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($93,362), and Public Administration ($70,313).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($138,013), Public Administration ($65,478), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,875).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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4.59%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% 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 9.63%.

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

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
Ted Cruz
Senator from Texas1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

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

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US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Live Oak, TX awarded 955 degrees. The student population of Live Oak, TX in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,054 male students and 4,345 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Live Oak, TX are Hispanic or Latino (489 and 51.2%), followed by White (267 and 28%), Black or African American (122 and 12.8%), and Asian (50 and 5.24%).

The largest universities in Live Oak, TX by number of degrees awarded are Northeast Lakeview College (955 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Live Oak, TX are General Studies (873 and 91.4%), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (45 and 4.71%), and Computer & Information Systems Security (26 and 2.72%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 7,399 students enrolled in Live Oak, TX, 41.3% men and 58.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,976 records, of which 61% were women and 39% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 873 degrees awarded
  2. 45 degrees awarded
  3. 14 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Live Oak, TX was General Studies with 873 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Live Oak, TX according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
955 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeast Lakeview College with 955 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 410 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Live Oak, TX, which is 0.752 times less than the 545 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 489 degrees mean that there were 1.83 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 267 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($6,450) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($292) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Live Oak, TX was $227,800 in 2023, which is 0.751 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $212,800 to $227,800, a 7.05% increase. The homeownership rate in Live Oak, TX is 56.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Live Oak, TX have an average commute time of 21.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Live Oak, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$227,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$10,887
$3,777
Median Property Taxes
±$554

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, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

56.4%
Homeownership
2023
70.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 56.4% of the housing units in Live Oak, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.5%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 1216.05
  2. Census Tract 1216.06

The following map shows all of the places in Live Oak, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$78,092
Median Household Income
± $3,640
6.69k
Number of Households
± 899

In 2023, the median household income of the 6.69k households in Live Oak, TX grew to $78,092 from the previous year's value of $74,326.

The following chart displays the households in Live Oak, TX 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Live Oak, TX is from Texas.
0.476
2022 Wage GINI in Texas
0.476
2021 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2022, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0231% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (72.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (14.6%)
  3. Carpooled (8.17%)

In 2023, 72.5% of workers in Live Oak, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.17%).

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

21.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Live Oak, TX have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.07% of the workforce in Live Oak, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Live Oak, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Live Oak, TX have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

7.51% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Live Oak, TX (1.19k out of 15.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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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Health

90.2% of the population of Live Oak, TX has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 10.3% on Medicaid, 7.17% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 5.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bexar County, TX see 1347 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year (1309 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1062 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,347 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bexar County, TX

Primary care physicians in Bexar County, TX see an average of 1,347 patients per year. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year (1,309 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bexar County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 27.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.84%
Uninsured
50.6%
Employer Coverage
10.3%
Medicaid
7.17%
Medicare
16.6%
Non-Group
5.55%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Live Oak, TX declined by 23.3% from 12.8% to 9.84%.

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

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