Live Oak, FL Demographics

A map of Live Oak's Population by Race

Live Oak, Florida has an estimated population of 6,985, an increase from the 6,735 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.7% White, 30.5% Black, 15.0% Multiracial, 13.7% Hispanic, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Florida 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 66.8% in 2020 and 70.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Live Oak is ranked the 416th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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 406th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Live Oak's White Population

2,843 residents of Live Oak, or 40.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Live Oak is lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Live Oak ranks 713th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's White population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Live Oak's population has decreased from 44.9% to 40.7%.

Live Oak is more White than neighboring Jasper (34.5% White), White Springs (29.1% White), Mayo (31.5% White), and Jennings (28.4% White). Live Oak is less White than neighboring Day (56.8% White).

Live Oak's Black Population

2,129 residents of Live Oak, or 30.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Live Oak is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Live Oak ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Black residents' share of Live Oak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 30.5%.

Live Oak is more Black than neighboring Day (0% Black), and Jennings (20.9% Black). Live Oak is less Black than neighboring Jasper (53.4% Black), White Springs (69.5% Black), and Mayo (48.8% Black).

Live Oak's Asian Population

7 residents of Live Oak, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Live Oak is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Live Oak ranks 445th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Asian population has declined by an estimated 92.8%. Asian residents' share of Live Oak's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.1%.

Live Oak is more Asian than neighboring White Springs (0% Asian), Day (0% Asian), and Jennings (0% Asian). Live Oak is less Asian than neighboring Jasper (0.4% Asian), and Mayo (0.3% Asian).

Live Oak's Hispanic Population

958 residents of Live Oak, or 13.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Live Oak is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Live Oak ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Live Oak's population has decreased from 18.1% to 13.7%.

Live Oak is more Hispanic than neighboring Jasper (7.2% Hispanic), and White Springs (1.2% Hispanic). Live Oak is less Hispanic than neighboring Mayo (14.9% Hispanic), Day (43.2% Hispanic), and Jennings (50.7% Hispanic).

Live Oak's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Live Oak, or 0.0% 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 Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Live Oak ranks 284th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Live Oak's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Live Oak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jasper (0.5% Native American/Other), White Springs (0.1% Native American/Other), and Mayo (0.3% Native American/Other).

Live Oak's Multiracial Population

1,048 residents of Live Oak, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Live Oak is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Live Oak ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 314.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Live Oak's population has increased from 3.8% to 15.0%.

Live Oak is more Multiracial than neighboring Jasper (4% Multiracial), White Springs (0.1% Multiracial), Mayo (4.2% Multiracial), Day (0% Multiracial), and Jennings (0% 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.