Population overview
Live Oak County is home to roughly 11,929 people, making up about 0.04% of the total population of Texas. Within the South Texas region, it ranks #16 of 26 counties by population. The combination of 1,036 square miles of land and 11,929 residents yields a density of about 11.5 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Live Oak County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Live Oak County sits in the lower half of the population distribution. It belongs to the smaller end of Texas counties by population — typical of West Texas, the Panhandle, and the Trans-Pecos.
| Comparison | Population | vs Live Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Live Oak County | 11,929 | — |
| South Texas region average | 157,697 | +1222% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +59% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +42192% |
Neighboring county populations
Live Oak County shares borders with 7 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Patricio County | Sinton | 72,053 | 104.1 |
| Atascosa County | Jourdanton | 53,590 | 43.5 |
| Jim Wells County | Alice | 38,804 | 44.9 |
| Bee County | Beeville | 32,515 | 36.9 |
| Karnes County | Karnes City | 15,018 | 20.0 |
| Duval County | San Diego | 9,402 | 5.2 |
| McMullen County | Tilden | 544 | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Live Oak County, Texas?+
Live Oak County has an estimated population of 11,929 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Live Oak County?+
Live Oak County has a population density of approximately 11.5 people per square mile across its 1,036 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Live Oak County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Live Oak County ranks #155 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.04% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Live Oak County?+
Among the 7 counties bordering Live Oak, San Patricio County is the most populous with about 72,053 residents.
How is Live Oak County's population measured?+
Population figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau — the decennial census and annual American Community Survey (ACS) population estimates. See our methodology for full sourcing.