Geography of Live Oak County
Live Oak County sits at roughly 28.35° N and 98.12° W in the South Texas region of Texas, spanning 1,036 square miles of terrain that includes the landscape characteristic of the area — from open ranchland and farmland to small-town main streets. The county's centroid is near George West, and the county shares boundaries with 7 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 11,929 residents across 1,036 square miles, Live Oak County has a population density of about 11.5 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: George West
George West serves as the seat of government for Live Oak County. The county courthouse, commissioners court, district clerk, and primary public records are located here. As with all 254 Texas counties, the county seat is the anchor of civic life and the principal address for elections, permits, and court filings.
History & name origin
Live Oak County was established in 1856 and was named for The Texas live oak tree under which the petition for a new county was signed. It was carved from territory previously part of Nueces County and San Patricio County.
Live Oak County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Live Oak County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
Where is Live Oak County, Texas located?+
Live Oak County is located in the South Texas region of Texas at approximately 28.351° N, 98.125° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48297. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Live Oak County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Live Oak County in square miles?+
Live Oak County covers approximately 1,036 square miles of land in the South Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 68th out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Live Oak County, Texas?+
Live Oak County has a population of approximately 11,929 residents. With 1,036 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 11.5 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Live Oak County the 155th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Live Oak County?+
George West is the county seat of Live Oak County, Texas, which was organized in 1856 and named for The Texas live oak tree under which the petition for a new county was signed. Live Oak County was originally carved out of Nueces County and San Patricio County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Live Oak County are located in George West.
Which Texas counties border Live Oak County?+
Live Oak County shares borders with McMullen, San Patricio, Bee, Jim Wells, Karnes, Atascosa, and Duval counties. These 7 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the South Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Live Oak County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Live Oak County is available from the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page. The printable layout uses authentic U.S. Census TIGER boundary geometry for Live Oak County, includes a Texas locator inset, and is sized for standard 8.5" × 11" Letter paper. For interactive use, the live Leaflet map on this page supports OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, Esri topographic, and Carto light basemaps with zoom, scale bar, and fullscreen.
What is the FIPS code for Live Oak County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Live Oak County is 48297, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 297. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.