Live Oak, SC Demographics

A map of Live Oak's Population by Race

Live Oak, South Carolina has an estimated population of 22, a dramatic decrease from the 93 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Carolina 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 54.3% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Live Oak is ranked the 470th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 454th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Live Oak's White Population

22 residents of Live Oak, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Live Oak is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Live Oak ranks 246th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's White population has declined by an estimated 60.7%. White residents' share of Live Oak's population has increased from 60.2% to 100.0%.

Live Oak is more White than neighboring Loris (56.7% White), Finklea (17.6% White), Green Sea (0% White), Tabor City (48.5% White), and Homewood (26% White).

Live Oak's Black Population

0 residents of Live Oak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Live Oak is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Live Oak ranks 211th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Live Oak's population has decreased from 30.1% to 0.0%.

Live Oak is less Black than neighboring Loris (35.3% Black), Finklea (82.4% Black), Green Sea (100% Black), Tabor City (42.5% Black), and Homewood (55% Black).

Live Oak's Asian Population

0 residents of Live Oak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Live Oak is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Live Oak ranks 359th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Live Oak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Live Oak is less Asian than neighboring Loris (2.6% Asian), and Homewood (8% Asian).

Live Oak's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Live Oak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Live Oak is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Live Oak ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Live Oak's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Live Oak is less Hispanic than neighboring Loris (2.1% Hispanic), Tabor City (1.9% Hispanic), and Homewood (3% 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 South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Live Oak ranks 24th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 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 2.2% to 0.0%.

Live Oak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Loris (1.5% Native American/Other), and Tabor City (1.5% Native American/Other).

Live Oak's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Live Oak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Live Oak is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Live Oak ranks 54th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Live Oak's population has decreased from 5.4% to 0.0%.

Live Oak is less Multiracial than neighboring Loris (1.9% Multiracial), Tabor City (5.6% Multiracial), and Homewood (8.1% 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.