Population 22,839 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Live Oak
Household size in Live Oak
| Period | Live Oak | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, Live Oak sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Florida overall, where it has 2.63 people. Household size has climbed from 2.61 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Live Oak
| Period | Live Oak | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.0, Live Oak is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.8, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Live Oak
| Period | Live Oak | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Live Oak (14.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Florida cities, Live Oak has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Live Oak
Renters in Live Oak
| Period | Live Oak | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.4% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Live Oak own their homes; 30.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 65.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.9 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Live Oak
| Period | Live Oak | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Live Oak: 15.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Live Oak
| Period | Live Oak | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Live Oak is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Live Oak
| Period | Live Oak | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $632 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $660 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $735 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $907 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$275 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Live Oak costs $907 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $275 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only 25 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Live Oak
Bachelor's degrees in Live Oak
| Period | Live Oak | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Live Oak have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 17.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Live Oak
| Period | Live Oak | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.3% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.0% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Live Oak never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 6.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Live Oak
| Period | Live Oak | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Live Oak runs well above the national rate: 7.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 49 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Live Oak compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak | 2.72 | 45.0 | 14.7% | 30.3% | 15.4% | 1988 | $907 | 17.0% | 86.2% | 7.4% |
| Newburn | 2.66 | 45.7 | 24.0% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 1995 | $811 | 14.1% | 87.1% | 5.8% |
| Rixford | 2.52 | 51.5 | 11.5% | 24.7% | 10.3% | 1994 | $907 | 28.7% | 90.6% | 1.8% |
| Falmouth | 2.38 | 45.5 | 14.6% | 18.9% | 14.0% | 1991 | $757 | 16.2% | 79.1% | 9.8% |
| Houston | 3.13 | 39.6 | 19.3% | 37.1% | 18.9% | 1991 | $865 | 11.7% | 68.7% | 8.5% |
| Mc Alpin | 2.59 | 47.4 | 8.5% | 18.9% | 14.6% | 1998 | $1,035 | 17.2% | 88.0% | 3.6% |
| Lancaster | 2.43 | 51.2 | 16.0% | 23.6% | 20.9% | 1989 | $1,027 | 21.9% | 86.4% | 14.0% |
| Suwannee Springs | 2.54 | 47.3 | 15.7% | 23.4% | 18.9% | 1991 | $789 | 26.9% | 93.3% | 7.7% |
| Ellaville | 2.48 | 45.5 | 9.1% | 12.1% | 16.5% | 1990 | $827 | 12.5% | 78.0% | 6.5% |
| Luraville | 2.69 | 45.1 | 10.3% | 13.5% | 16.3% | 1989 | $815 | 15.8% | 88.7% | 10.7% |
| Mayo Junction | 3.08 | 46.2 | 9.9% | 13.1% | 15.8% | 1985 | $1,008 | 18.6% | 84.6% | 24.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Live Oak. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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