Morro Bay City, California
As of the census of 2000, there were 10350 residents, 4986 households, and 2611 families in the city. The population density was 2006.9 people per square mile (774.87/kmē), it is California's 539th most densely populated city. There were 6251 housing units at an average density of 1211.4 per square mile (467.72/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.04 persons, and the average family size was 2.65 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 15.1% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males. The median age is 45.7 years, The median age of males was 43.2 years, for females the median age was 47.9 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 89.44% White, 0.68% Black or African American, 0.95% American Indian, 1.81% Asian, 0.09% Native Hawaiian, 2.95% from two or more races and 4.1% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $34379, making it the 323rd poorest city by median household income among the California. The median income for a family in the city was $43508, it is 644th wealthiest city by median family income in California. The per capita income for the city was $21687, making it the 430th highest city by per capita income in California. The median income of city was $19925, Median income for males is $22944, compared with $16681 for females.
In 2000, 2303 pupils and students, of which 47.42% are male and 52.58% are female, 22.25% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.3% nursery or pri school, 4.65% kindergarten, 27.14% elementary school, 13.76% high school and 48.15% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 10350 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 10350 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 10392 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 10496 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 10501 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 10438 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 10381 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 10305 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 10244 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 10245 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 10333 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 82 | 63 | 145 |
| Kindergarten | 64 | 43 | 107 |
| Elementary school | 275 | 350 | 625 |
| High school | 143 | 174 | 317 |
| College or graduate school | 528 | 581 | 1109 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morro Bay city, California | $34379 | $43508 | $21687 |
| San Luis Obispo County, California | $42428 | $52447 | $21864 |
| California, United States | $47493 | $53025 | $22711 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |