Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Live Oak, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,347

Median Agei

35.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

41.7%3,900

White

28.9%2,698

Asian

20.7%1,936

Two or More

3.9%366

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

2.4%229

Black

1.9%177

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%24

Other

0.2%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%124

High School Diploma

23.4%1,392

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%453

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%677

Associate's Degree

10.1%600

Bachelor's Degree

8.7%520

Master's Degree

4.7%279

Professional Degree

2.2%132

HS or Higher

70.3%

BA or Higher

15.7%

Graduate+

6.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$350,700

Median Renti

$1,014

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.1%1,871

Renter-Occupied

30.9%835

Total Units

2,875

Homeownership

69.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.6%68

$50K–$100K

1%18

$100K–$150K

1%19

$150K–$200K

5.7%106

$200K–$300K

22.2%416

$300K–$500K

57%1,066

$500K–$1M

7.8%146

$1M+

1.7%32

Rent Distribution

Under $500

190

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

155

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

100

$1,500–$2,000

124

$2,000+

139

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%24

2010–2019

11.9%342

2000–2009

28.1%807

1990–1999

16.9%487

1980–1989

11.3%325

1970–1979

14.8%426

1960–1969

5.4%155

1950–1959

2.6%74

1940–1949

5.4%155

1939 or earlier

2.8%80

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.4%1,688

Electricity

26.8%724

No Fuel

3.6%98

Solar

2.6%70

Fuel Oil

1.8%48

Wood

1.4%38

Bottled/LP Gas

1%27

Other

0.5%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,571

Mean Household Incomei

$90,385

Per Capita Incomei

$26,147

Poverty Ratei

17.2%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

4,187

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.1%165

$10K–$15K

12.6%340

$15K–$20K

4.5%122

$20K–$25K

1.4%38

$25K–$30K

1.3%36

$30K–$35K

1.5%40

$35K–$40K

1.6%42

$40K–$45K

4.5%122

$45K–$50K

3.5%94

$50K–$60K

3.1%84

$60K–$75K

11.5%310

$75K–$100K

17.3%467

$100K–$125K

13%351

$125K–$150K

3.7%101

$150K–$200K

6.9%188

$200K+

7.6%206

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

200

Residentsi

403

Avg. Tenant Renti

$498/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers168 homes98% occupied$532/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 832 homes97% occupied$390/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC29 homes100% occupied$420/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,571/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

77.3%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

17.1%

Low income$37K–$59K/yr

5.6%

Who Receives This Housing

72.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

33.7% of subsidized households are minority

35.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,57327.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,256

India

749

Philippines

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,763

Avg. Commutei

28.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,897

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

563(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.9%Insured

12.1%Uninsured

Live Oak, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026