Morro Bay is a city located in San Luis Obispo County California. Morro Bay has a 2024 population of 10,531. Morro Bay is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -2.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,762 in 2020.
The average household income in Morro Bay is $112,145 with a poverty rate of 9.75%. The median age in Morro Bay is 52.1 years: 52.4 years for males, and 51.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morro Bay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,459 | 78.57% |
| Other race | 910 | 8.45% |
| Two or more races | 733 | 6.81% |
| Asian | 578 | 5.37% |
| Native American | 62 | 0.58% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,852 | 2.18 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Married | 2,176 | 2.98 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Non Family | 2,069 | 1.19 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Female | 355 | 2.92 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Male | 252 | 2.35 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
57.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 414 | 4.94% |
| Associates Degree | 842 | 10.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,049 | 24.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,575 | 18.79% |
| High School Graduate | 1,126 | 13.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 140 | 1.67% |
| Some College | 2,234 | 26.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,611 | 6,386 | 3,194 |
| Hispanic | 911 | 756 | 145 |
| 2+ Races | 497 | 476 | 164 |
| Other Race | 489 | 398 | 71 |
| Asian | 466 | 292 | 116 |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 5 |
| Native American | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 48.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,545 | $76,793 | $54,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,078 | $143,889 | $68,595 |
| High School Graduate | $64,375 | $76,167 | $43,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,448 | $38,427 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,246 | $75,637 | $45,482 |
| Some College | $44,696 | $58,269 | $28,488 |
$60,246
Average Earnings
$75,637
Average Male
$45,482
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.9% of Morro Bay residents speak only English, while 13.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,904 | 708 | 8.96% |
| Hispanic | 1,513 | 155 | 10.24% |
| Other | 910 | 135 | 14.84% |
| Multiple | 733 | 78 | 10.64% |
| Native | 62 | 51 | 82.26% |
| Asian | 578 | 34 | 5.88% |
| Black | 24 | 13 | 54.17% |
9.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.48%
Male Poverty Rate
10.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morro Bay is Native, with 82.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morro Bay is Asian, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.47% |
| High School | 5.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.09% |
| Male Employed | 7.46% |
| Female Employed | 7.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,801 | $133,899 |
| Households | $88,547 | $112,145 |
| Married Families | $119,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,750 | $79,337 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,101
Number of Veterans
1,074
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 482 |
| Second Gulf War | 162 |
| First Gulf War | 108 |
| Korea | 71 |
| World War II | 41 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 433 |
| 55 to 64 | 278 |
| 75+ | 266 |
| 35 to 54 | 92 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 932 | 12.16% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 10.32% |
| Other Race | 90 | 17.08% |
| Asian | 50 | 9.52% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 5.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.75%
Born in Morro Bay
94.17%
Native Born
5.83%
Foreign Born
3.54%
Non Citizen
2.29%
Naturalized
94.17% of Morro Bay residents were born in the United States, with 63.75% having been born in California. 3.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,243 | -57 | -0.55% |
| 2028 | 10,300 | -58 | -0.56% |
| 2027 | 10,358 | -58 | -0.56% |
| 2026 | 10,416 | -57 | -0.54% |
| 2025 | 10,473 | -58 | -0.55% |
| 2024 | 10,531 | -58 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 10,589 | -99 | -0.93% |
| 2022 | 10,688 | -100 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 10,788 | 26 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 10,762 | 225 | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 10,537 | -66 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 10,603 | -48 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 10,651 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 10,649 | 59 | 0.56% |
| 2015 | 10,590 | 94 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 10,496 | 51 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 10,445 | 72 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 10,373 | 67 | 0.65% |
| 2011 | 10,306 | 50 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 10,256 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,350 | 686 | 7.1% |
| 1990 | 9,664 | 600 | 6.62% |
| 1980 | 9,064 | 1,955 | 27.5% |
| 1970 | 7,109 | 3,417 | 92.55% |
| 1960 | 3,692 | 2,033 | 122.54% |
| 1950 | 1,659 | -8,584 | -83.8% |