Demographics & People — Morro Bay, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,717 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~10,600 |
| Median Age | 54.3 |
| Total Households | 4,989 |
| Family Households | 2,792 |
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3149 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,546 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Asian | 543 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,356 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,406 |
| English | 2,260 |
| German | 1,972 |
| Other groups | 1,941 |
| Irish | 1,664 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,513 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,366 |
| Italian | 572 |
| Scottish | 502 |
| American | 448 |
Language
| English Only | 9,301 |
| Spanish | 635 |
| Population 5+ | 10,400 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,101 |
| Population 18+ | 9,362 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 21.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Morro Bay, California.