live oak

live oak: see oak.

Any of several North American ornamental and timber trees in the red-oak group of the genus Quercus in the beech family. The southern live oak (Q. virginiana) is a massive (50 ft, or 15 m, tall), durable evergreen tree. The trunk divides near the ground into several limbs that extend horizontally as much as two to three times the height of the tree. The elliptical leaves are dark green and glossy above, whitish and hairy below. A valuable timber tree, the southern live oak is also planted as a shade and avenue tree in the southern U.S. The oldest trees are 200–300 years old.

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Live Oak County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 12,309. Its county seat is George West.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,079 square miles (2,794 km²), of which, 1,036 square miles (2,684 km²) of it is land and 43 square miles (110 km²) of it (3.94%) is water.

Major highways

• Interstate 37
• U.S. Highway 59
• U.S. Highway 281
• State Highway 72

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

As of the census of 2000, there were 12,309 people, 4,230 households, and 3,070 families residing in the county. The population density was 12 people per square mile (5/km²). There were 6,196 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 87.28% White, 2.45% Black or African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 7.72% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. 38.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,230 households out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.10% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. 23.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out with 22.30% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 27.10% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64, and 16.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 122.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 129.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,057, and the median income 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 14.10% of families and 16.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.20% of those under age 18 and 11.70% of those age 65 or over.

Cities, towns and places

• Choke Canyon Reservoir
• George West
• Lebanon
• Pernitas Point
• Ray Point
• Three Rivers

References

External links

• Live Oak County government’s website
• Index of Landmarks