As of the 2000 census, there were 10,350 people, 4,986 households, and 2,612 families residing in Morro Bay. The population density was . There were 6,251 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 89.44% White, 0.68% African American, 0.95% Native American, 1.81% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 4.10% from other races, and 2.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.43% of the population.
As of the 2000 census, there were 10,350 people, 4,986 households, and 2612 families residing in Morro Bay. The population density was . There were 6,251 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 89.44% White, 0.68% African American, 0.95% Native American, 1.81% Asian 009% Pacific Islander, 4.10% from other races, and 2.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.43% of the population.