This was 8.7 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,592.
92 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Morro Bay city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 661 | 8 |
Regular high school diploma | 840 | 10.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 195 | 2.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 568 | 6.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,771 | 21.3 |
Associate's degree | 648 | 7.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,859 | 22.4 |
Master's degree | 1,376 | 16.6 |
Professional school degree | 222 | 2.7 |
Doctorate degree | 166 | 2 |