Loading Content...
Loading Content...
Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Live Oaks, a neighborhood in Beaufort, South Carolina, demonstrates a White Majority demographic composition with a median income of $81,363 as of 2022. The community transitioned from a Moderate Diversity status earlier in the decade to its current racial makeup. Live Oaks has experienced significant fluctuations in its population over the years.
In 2013, Live Oaks was categorized as a White Majority community, with 72% of the population identifying as white. The neighborhood experienced shifts in its racial composition, briefly moving towards a Moderate Diversity status in 2016 when the white population decreased to 49%. By 2022, the community returned to a White Majority status with 62% of residents identifying as white.
The Asian population in Live Oaks increased from 0% in 2013 to 16% in 2022, suggesting a Transitional Community aspect. The black population decreased from 23% in 2013 to 15% in 2022, while other racial groups maintained relatively stable representation.
The median income in Live Oaks increased from $41,617 in 2013 to $81,363 in 2022, nearly doubling over the decade. This increase in median income correlates with the shift back to a White Majority status and the rise in the Asian population percentage. The years of highest diversity (2015-2017) saw fluctuations in median income, with a drop in 2016 to $48,425. As the community transitioned back to a White Majority and experienced an increase in the Asian population, median incomes stabilized and grew consistently.
Population figures fluctuated from a low of 441 in 2012 to a high of 804 in 2017, settling at 616 in 2022. These fluctuations do not directly correlate with income trends but may reflect broader economic or development patterns in the area.
The demographic shifts in Live Oaks, particularly the increase in Asian representation, may reflect broader trends of increasing diversity in suburban and urban areas across the United States. The rising median income aligns with national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession, though the increase in Live Oaks appears more pronounced than national averages.
The transition from Moderate Diversity back to White Majority, coupled with rising incomes, could suggest a pattern of gentrification or changing neighborhood preferences. Live Oaks has demonstrated a dynamic demographic and economic profile over the past decade. While maintaining its overall White Majority status, the neighborhood has experienced periods of increased diversity and significant economic growth. These changes likely reflect both local factors and broader national trends in demographic movement and economic development.