Live Oak, CA Demographics

A map of Live Oak's Population by Race

Live Oak, California has an estimated population of 9,347, a slight increase from the 9,106 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.7% Hispanic, 28.9% White, 20.7% Asian, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.9% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Live Oak, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Live Oak has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Live Oak, that probability was 64.3% in 2020 and 69.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Live Oak is ranked the 511th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Live Oak was ranked the 517th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Live Oak's White Population

2,698 residents of Live Oak, or 28.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Live Oak is slightly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Live Oak ranks 1177th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Live Oak's population has decreased from 30.2% to 28.9%.

Live Oak is less White than neighboring Gridley (47.3% White), Honcut (48.7% White), Biggs (64.7% White), Yuba City (37.2% White), and Marysville (54.2% White).

Live Oak's Black Population

177 residents of Live Oak, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Live Oak is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Live Oak ranks 609th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Black population has grown by an estimated 46.3%. Black residents' share of Live Oak's population has increased from 1.3% to 1.9%.

Live Oak is more Black than neighboring Gridley (0% Black), Honcut (0% Black), and Biggs (0% Black). Live Oak is less Black than neighboring Marysville (2.8% Black).

Live Oak's Asian Population

1,936 residents of Live Oak, or 20.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Live Oak is higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Live Oak ranks 215th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Asian population has grown by an estimated 57.0%. Asian residents' share of Live Oak's population has increased from 13.5% to 20.7%.

Live Oak is more Asian than neighboring Gridley (1.2% Asian), Honcut (0% Asian), Biggs (0.4% Asian), Yuba City (20.2% Asian), and Marysville (7.4% Asian).

Live Oak's Hispanic Population

3,900 residents of Live Oak, or 41.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Live Oak is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Live Oak ranks 400th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Live Oak's population has decreased from 49.5% to 41.7%.

Live Oak is more Hispanic than neighboring Biggs (27.4% Hispanic), Yuba City (33.3% Hispanic), and Marysville (26.3% Hispanic). Live Oak is less Hispanic than neighboring Gridley (46.5% Hispanic), and Honcut (51.3% Hispanic).

Live Oak's Native American/Other Population

270 residents of Live Oak, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Live Oak is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Live Oak ranks 690th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 110.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Live Oak's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.9%.

Live Oak is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gridley (1.7% Native American/Other), Honcut (0% Native American/Other), Biggs (2.7% Native American/Other), Yuba City (2.2% Native American/Other), and Marysville (1.8% Native American/Other).

Live Oak's Multiracial Population

366 residents of Live Oak, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Live Oak is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Live Oak ranks 967th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Live Oak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Live Oak is more Multiracial than neighboring Gridley (3.3% Multiracial), and Honcut (0% Multiracial). Live Oak is less Multiracial than neighboring Biggs (4.7% Multiracial), Yuba City (5.2% Multiracial), and Marysville (7.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.