SLO Reporter

Of the 10,578 people residing in Morro Bay, CA in 2019, the median age was 51, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the SLO Reporter.

The largest number of people were in the 65 to 74 age bracket with the fewest number of people in the age bracket for children under 5 years old.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Age	Estimated Number	% of overall Population
Under 5 years old	283	2.7
5 to 9 years old	403	3.8
10 to 14 years old	499	4.7
15 to 19 years old	643	6.1
20 to 24 years old	637	6
25 to 34 years old	1,110	10.5
35 to 44 years old	1,018	9.6
45 to 54 years old	1,119	10.6
55 to 64 years old	1,586	15
65 to 74 years old	1,984	18.8
75 to 84 years old	916	8.7
85 and older years old	380	3.6

Source: US Census Bureau