Texas

Live Oak

11,335
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Live Oak

Live Oak, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 593. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 11,335.

Its recorded population peaked at 12,309 in 2000, and has since declined by roughly 8 percent.

On the ground today, 3 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202011,335
201011,531
200012,309
19909,556
19809,606
19706,697
19607,846
19509,054
19409,799
19308,956
19204,171
19103,442
19002,268
18902,055
18801,994
1870852
1860593
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

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Frequently asked about Live Oak

When does Live Oak first appear in the US census?
Live Oak, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 593.
What is the population of Live Oak?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Live Oak had a recorded population of 11,335.
When did Live Oak's population peak?
Live Oak's recorded population peaked at 12,309 in 2000.
How many historic places are in Live Oak?
3 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Live Oak, Texas.
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