Morro Bay, CA Demographics
What is the population of Morro Bay?
There are 10,717 residents in Morro Bay, with a median age of 52. Of this, 49.26% are males and 50.74% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.84% of the resident pool in Morro Bay, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.64%. Additionally, 3.52% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 9,293 people in Morro Bay currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 10,717 | -0.5% |
| Male Population | 5,279 | 0.4% |
| Female Population | 5,438 | -1.3% |
Male Population 49.26%
Female Population 50.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 52 | -0.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 9,950 | -0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 390 | 6.0% |
| Not Citizen | 377 | -1.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.84%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.64%
Not Citizen 3.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 817 | -7.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 510 | 18.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 33 | -5.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 9,293 | -0.4% |
Moved from Same County 7.67%
Moved from Same State 4.79%
Moved from Different State 0.31%
Same House as Last Year 87.23%
What are the employment statistics in Morro Bay?
White-collar workers make up 82.41% of the working population in Morro Bay, while blue-collar employees account for 17.59%. There are also 1,246 entrepreneurs in Morro Bay (12.65% of the workforce); 5,946 workers employed in private companies (60.39%); and 2,034 people working in governmental institutions (20.66%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 8,114 | 103.6% |
| Blue Collar | 1,732 | 81.9% |
White Collar 82.41%
Blue Collar 17.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,246 | 84.0% |
| Private Companies | 5,946 | 98.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,034 | 106.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 620 | 121.4% |
Self Employees 12.65%
Private Companies 60.39%
Governmental Workers 20.66%
Not for Profit Companies 6.3%
How many households are there in Morro Bay?
There are a total of 4,989 households in Morro Bay, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 55.96% of these Morro Bay households, while non-family units account for the remaining 44.04%. Additionally, 15.63% of households have children and 84.37% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 4,989 | 2.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -8.3% |
| Family Households | 2,792 | 0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,197 | 6.2% |
Family Households 55.96%
Non-Family Households 44.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 780 | -8.4% |
| Households without Children | 4,209 | 5.2% |
Households with Children 15.63%
Households without Children 84.37%
What are the median and average incomes in Morro Bay?
The average annual household income in Morro Bay is $126,056, while the median household income sits at $92,553 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $93,044, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $114,306. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $45,600 and $83,564, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $126,056 | 12.4% |
| Median Household Income | $92,553 | 4.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,042 | 1.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 9,458 | -0.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Morro Bay?
There are 6,271 housing units in Morro Bay, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1974. Of the 4,989 occupied housing units in Morro Bay, 60.53% are owner-occupied, while 39.47% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.18% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $931,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,847 per month in Morro Bay.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 6,271 | 3.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1974 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 215 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 445 | -11.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,104 | -10.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 883 | -12.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,335 | 20.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 611 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 380 | -10.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 534 | 11.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 657 | 34.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 107 | 84.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,989 | 2.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,020 | 7.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,969 | -4.1% |
Owner Occupied 60.53%
Renter Occupied 39.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,757 | -3.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,263 | 28.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $931,100 | 10.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $698,000 | 0.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,847 | 0.6% |
With Mortgage 58.18%
Without Mortgage 41.82%
What is the level of education in Morro Bay?
Approximately 19.01% of the population in Morro Bay holds a high school degree (that's 1,800 residents), while 26.16% have attained a college certificate (2,477 locals) and 25.22% have a bachelor's degree (2,388 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 133 | -5.0% |
| Some High School | 1,800 | -9.4% |
| Some College | 2,477 | -19.5% |
| Associate Degree | 1,012 | 5.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,388 | 10.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,659 | 5.3% |
No High School 1.4%
Some High School 19.01%
Some College 26.16%
Associate Degree 10.69%
Bachelor's Degree 25.22%
Graduate Degree 17.52%
What is the marital status of Morro Bay residents?
A total of 2,532 people in Morro Bay have never been married (which represents 25.97% of the total population), while 5,183 of them are wedded (53.16%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 254 (2.61%) and 1,256 (12.88%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,532 | -8.9% |
| Married | 5,183 | 4.6% |
| Separated | 254 | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 778 | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 1,256 | -1.9% |
Never Married 25.97%
Married 53.16%
Separated 2.61%
Widowed 7.98%
Divorced 12.88%
What are the most common means of transportation in Morro Bay?
The top three means of transportation people in Morro Bay use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 3,877 residents commute by car, 65 prefer going to work by walking and 24 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,877 | -2.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 16 | -48.4% |
| Bicycle | 24 | -17.2% |
| Motorcycle | 14 | -12.5% |
| Walk | 65 | -12.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Morro Bay by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.