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Live Oak, Sutter County, California
Live Oak, Sutter County, city, in Sutter County, California. Live Oak, Sutter County had 9,466 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,106 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,347 (±29). GEOID 0641936.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,466
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,106 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,347 ±29
Median household income
$73,571
±$14,399 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$350,700
±$25,368 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,014
±$393 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Live Oak, Sutter County and what county is it in?
Live Oak, Sutter County is a city in Sutter County, California. It covers 3.1 square miles of land, 2,918 residents per square mile in 2020.
Live Oak, Sutter County is in the Yuba City, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Live Oak, Sutter County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,466 people lived in Live Oak, Sutter County on July 1, 2025, up 3.9% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 9,106 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,347 (±29).
| Measure | Live Oak, Sutter County | Sutter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,347±29 | 98,857 | +668 |
| Households | 2,706±256 | 33,292 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.41±0.32 | 2.94 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,875±285 | 34,798 | +401 |
Live Oak, Sutter County's population since 2000
From 6,229 in 2000 to 9,466 in 2025: up 52.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Live Oak, Sutter County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Live Oak, Sutter County?
The median resident of Live Oak, Sutter County is 35.4 years old; 29.2% are under 18 and 15.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 41.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 28.9%. 27.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Live Oak, Sutter County | Sutter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4±3.5 | 36.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.2%±4.0 pts | 25.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.0%±3.0 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Male | 50.5%±3.9 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 41.7%±8.4 pts | 32.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 28.9%±6.0 pts | 40.7% | −8.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±2.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 20.7%±7.9 pts | 17.5% | +14.9 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±1.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±2.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 27.5%±5.5 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 48.1%±8.6 pts | 36.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5%±4.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 21.3%±4.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.1%±4.1 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 70.3%±6.7 pts | 80.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.7%±5.7 pts | 20.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9%±4.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.4%±3.0 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±1.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Live Oak, Sutter County earn?
Half of Live Oak, Sutter County's 2,706 households earn less than $73,571 a year (±$14,399), against $79,704 in Sutter County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $67,432 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Live Oak, Sutter County | Sutter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,571±$14,399 | $79,704 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,385±$16,452 | $108,245 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,147±$4,283 | $36,107 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4%±5.5 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.8%±11.7 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.2%±7.2 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6%±2.7 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.8%±4.0 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Live Oak, Sutter County?
Owners occupy 69.1% of Live Oak, Sutter County's occupied homes and renters 30.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $350,700 by its owner (±$25,368). The median renter pays $1,014 a month including utilities, and 41.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Live Oak, Sutter County | Sutter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $350,700±$25,368 | $433,500 | +$100,377 |
| Median gross rent | $1,014±$393 | $1,439 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.7%±14.0 pts | 44.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,034±$228 | $2,116 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.1%±6.7 pts | 61.3% | +12.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.9%±6.7 pts | 38.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,875±285 | 34,798 | +401 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.3%±5.7 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.1%±3.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.9%±4.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.8%±1.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.7%±6.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Live Oak, Sutter County building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Live Oak, Sutter County in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Live Oak, Sutter County work and get to work?
73.7% of Live Oak, Sutter County's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Live Oak, Sutter County | Sutter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.9%±5.5 pts | 60.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6%±3.6 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.7%±7.6 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4%±5.6 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.8%±2.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.5%±5.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.4 min±3.5 | 27.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Live Oak, Sutter County?
1 census tract lies mostly in Live Oak, Sutter County, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 507.02Sutter County | 6,573 | $88,869 |
| Tract 507.01Sutter County | 4,423 | $64,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Live Oak, Sutter County) · Census block assignment files
How does Live Oak, Sutter County compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Live Oak, Sutter County is the 3,325th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 380th-most populous of 483 in California.
Live Oak, Sutter County ranks 753rd of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 380th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 74th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 473rd | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 753rd | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 876th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 847th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 935th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 202nd | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 787th | 988 |
| Median age | 776th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 467th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 597th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 490th | 1,069 |
Live Oak, Sutter County's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Live Oak, Sutter County with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Live Oak, Sutter County?
11 of the 57 figures for Live Oak, Sutter County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Live Oak, Sutter County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Live Oak.