Live Oak County, Texas
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Live Oak County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. It was named for its native groves of live oak.[1] George West is its county seat.[2] Its population was 11,335 in the 2020 census.[3]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". (3.6%) are covered by water.[4] It is home to the Choke Canyon Reservoir.
Major highways
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Adjacent counties
- Karnes County (northeast)
- Bee County (east)
- San Patricio County (southeast)
- Jim Wells County (south)
- Duval County (southwest)
- McMullen County (west)
- Atascosa County (northwest)
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1860 | 593 | — | |
| 1870 | 852 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1880 | 1,994 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1890 | 2,055 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1900 | 2,268 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 3,442 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 4,171 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 8,956 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 9,799 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 9,054 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 7,846 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 6,697 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 9,606 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 9,556 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 12,309 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 11,531 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 11,335 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1850–2010[6] 2020[7] | |||
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| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[8] | Pop 2010[9] | Pop 2020[7] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 7,199 | 6,805 | 5,968 | 58.49% | 59.01% | 52.65% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 281 | 453 | 205 | 2.28% | 3.93% | 1.81% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 30 | 62 | 49 | 0.24% | 0.54% | 0.43% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 23 | 56 | 35 | 0.19% | 0.49% | 0.31% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 4 | 9 | 45 | 0.03% | 0.08% | 0.40% |
| Multiracial (NH) | 87 | 83 | 240 | 0.71% | 0.72% | 2.12% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4,683 | 4,060 | 4,790 | 38.05% | 35.21% | 42.26% |
| Total | 12,309 | 11,531 | 11,335 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2000 census,[10] 12,309 people, 4,230 households, and 3,070 families were residing in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. The 6,196 housing units had an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 87.28% White, 2.45% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 7.74% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. About 38.05% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race.
Of the 4,230 households, 30.9% had children under 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were not families. About 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the age distribution was 22.3% under 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.2 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 129.8 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,057 and for a family was $38,235. Males had a median income of $30,061 versus $19,665 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,886. About 14.1% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under 18 and 11.7% of those 65 or over.
Government and infrastructure
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Three Rivers, is located in unincorporated Live Oak County near Three Rivers.[11][12]
Politics
Live Oak County voted predominantly Democratic at the presidential level during the first half of the 20th century. Native son Dwight D. Eisenhower’s 1952 win was an exception. Jimmy Carter in 1976, however, was the last Democratic presidential candidate to carry the county, with Republicans winning since 1980. Template:PresHead Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresFoot Template:U.S. SenHead Template:U.S. SenRow Template:U.S. SenFoot
Communities
Cities
- George West (county seat)
- Three Rivers
Village
- Pernitas Point (small part in Jim Wells County)
Unincorporated communities
Ghost town
Education
School districts include:[13]
- George West Independent School District
- Mathis Independent School District
- Three Rivers Independent School District
Coastal Bend College (formerly Bee County College) is the county's designated community college.[14]
See also
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- National Register of Historic Places listings in Live Oak County, Texas
- Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks in Live Oak County
- Live Oak County Courthouse
- Live Oak County Jail
References
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- ↑ Texas Education Code Sec. 130.167. BEE COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA. The legislation calls it "Bee County College".
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External links
- Live Oak County government’s website
- Live Oak County from the Handbook of Texas Online
- "Live Oak County Profile" from the Texas Association of Counties
- Index of Landmarks
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