Live Oak County, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Live Oak County
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The Live Oak County Courthouse in George West
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Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1856 |
| Named for | Groves of live oak |
| Seat | George West |
| Largest city | George West |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,079 sq mi (2,790 km2) |
| • Land | 1,040 sq mi (2,700 km2) |
| • Water | 39 sq mi (100 km2) 3.6% |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,335  |
| • Density | 11/sq mi (4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 15th |
Live Oak County is a county located in the state of Texas in the United States. It was named for the many live oak trees that grow naturally in the area. The main town and county seat is George West. In 2020, about 11,335 people lived in Live Oak County.
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Geography of Live Oak County
Live Oak County covers a total area of about 1,079 square miles. Of this, 1,040 square miles is land, and 39 square miles (about 3.6%) is water. The county is also home to the Choke Canyon Reservoir, a large lake.
Main Roads and Highways
Several important roads pass through Live Oak County, helping people travel around.
Interstate 37
U.S. Highway 59
Interstate 69W is a new highway being built. It will mostly follow the path of U.S. Highway 59.
U.S. Highway 281
Interstate 69C is another new highway under construction. It will mostly follow U.S. Highway 281 south of George West.
State Highway 72
Farm to Market Road 99
Farm to Market Road 624
Farm to Market Road 799
Farm to Market Road 833
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Neighboring Counties
Live Oak County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Karnes County (to the northeast)
- Bee County (to the east)
- San Patricio County (to the southeast)
- Jim Wells County (to the south)
- Duval County (to the southwest)
- McMullen County (to the west)
- Atascosa County (to the northwest)
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 593 | — | |
| 1870 | 852 | 43.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,994 | 134.0% | |
| 1890 | 2,055 | 3.1% | |
| 1900 | 2,268 | 10.4% | |
| 1910 | 3,442 | 51.8% | |
| 1920 | 4,171 | 21.2% | |
| 1930 | 8,956 | 114.7% | |
| 1940 | 9,799 | 9.4% | |
| 1950 | 9,054 | −7.6% | |
| 1960 | 7,846 | −13.3% | |
| 1970 | 6,697 | −14.6% | |
| 1980 | 9,606 | 43.4% | |
| 1990 | 9,556 | −0.5% | |
| 2000 | 12,309 | 28.8% | |
| 2010 | 11,531 | −6.3% | |
| 2020 | 11,335 | −1.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–2010 2020 |
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In 2020, the population of Live Oak County was 11,335 people. This number has changed over the years, as shown in the chart above.
In 2000, there were 12,309 people living in the county. About 30.9% of households had children under 18. Many families were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The median age in the county was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39, and half were older. About 22.3% of the population was under 18 years old.
Towns and Communities
Live Oak County has several towns and smaller communities.
Cities
- George West (This is the county seat, where the main government offices are)
- Three Rivers
Village
- Pernitas Point (A small part of this village is also in Jim Wells County)
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially organized as cities or villages.
Ghost Town
- Lebanon (A ghost town is a place where most people have left, and it's no longer an active community.)
Education in Live Oak County
Students in Live Oak County attend schools in different school districts:
- George West Independent School District
- Mathis Independent School District
- Three Rivers Independent School District
For higher education, Coastal Bend College (which used to be called Bee County College) serves as the community college for the county.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Live Oak para niños
