Live Oak Population 2026
Live Oak has a population of 17,158, making it the #2753 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 513× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,158
Rank in United States
#2753
Coordinates
36.98°N, 121.98°W
~32 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,907 km
2,426 miles, straight line
Other big cities in California
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,820,914 | #2 |
| San Diego | 1,404,452 | #8 |
| San Jose | 997,368 | #12 |
| San Francisco | 827,526 | #17 |
| Fresno | 542,107 | #34 |
| Sacramento | 524,943 | #35 |
| Long Beach | 474,140 | #41 |
| Oakland | 419,267 | #45 |
Cities near Live Oak
- Santa Cruz64,220 people · ~5 km away
- Watsonville53,628 people · ~21 km away
- Marina21,229 people · ~37 km away
- San Jose997,368 people · ~40 km away
- Santa Clara126,215 people · ~41 km away
- Seaside33,025 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Live Oak?
Live Oak has a population of 17,158 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2753 biggest city in United States.
What state is Live Oak in?
Live Oak is located in California, United States.
Is Live Oak the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,907 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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