Live Oak, TX Demographics

A map of Live Oak's Population by Race

Live Oak, Texas has an estimated population of 15,984, a slight increase from the 15,781 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.8% Hispanic, 33.4% White, 17.4% Black, 5.7% Asian, 2.7% Multiracial, and 0.1% 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Texas 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 68.1% in 2020 and 68.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Live Oak is ranked the 200th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 197th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Live Oak's White Population

5,333 residents of Live Oak, or 33.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Live Oak is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Live Oak ranks 1237th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's White population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Live Oak's population has decreased from 36.1% to 33.4%.

Live Oak is more White than neighboring Converse (26.5% White). Live Oak is less White than neighboring Universal City (41.4% White), Selma (35.7% White), Windcrest (41.9% White), and Randolph AFB (61.6% White).

Live Oak's Black Population

2,784 residents of Live Oak, or 17.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Live Oak is higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Live Oak ranks 264th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Black population has grown by an estimated 34.9%. Black residents' share of Live Oak's population has increased from 13.1% to 17.4%.

Live Oak is more Black than neighboring Universal City (7.5% Black), Windcrest (8.7% Black), and Randolph AFB (10.5% Black). Live Oak is less Black than neighboring Selma (22.3% Black), and Converse (24.9% Black).

Live Oak's Asian Population

910 residents of Live Oak, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Live Oak is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Live Oak ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Asian population has grown by an estimated 30.6%. Asian residents' share of Live Oak's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.7%.

Live Oak is more Asian than neighboring Universal City (4.2% Asian), Selma (2.2% Asian), Converse (3.4% Asian), and Randolph AFB (4.4% Asian). Live Oak is less Asian than neighboring Windcrest (7.1% Asian).

Live Oak's Hispanic Population

6,524 residents of Live Oak, or 40.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Live Oak is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Live Oak ranks 727th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Live Oak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 40.8%.

Live Oak is more Hispanic than neighboring Selma (35.6% Hispanic), Converse (38.4% Hispanic), Windcrest (38.1% Hispanic), and Randolph AFB (12.7% Hispanic). Live Oak is less Hispanic than neighboring Universal City (43.2% Hispanic).

Live Oak's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Live Oak, or 0.1% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Live Oak ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 95.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Live Oak's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.1%.

Live Oak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Universal City (1.1% Native American/Other), Selma (0.3% Native American/Other), Converse (0.7% Native American/Other), Windcrest (0.3% Native American/Other), and Randolph AFB (0.9% Native American/Other).

Live Oak's Multiracial Population

425 residents of Live Oak, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Live Oak is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Live Oak ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Live Oak's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Live Oak's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.7%.

Live Oak is more Multiracial than neighboring Universal City (2.6% Multiracial). Live Oak is less Multiracial than neighboring Selma (3.9% Multiracial), Converse (6.1% Multiracial), Windcrest (3.9% Multiracial), and Randolph AFB (9.9% 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.