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Socorro

New Mexico · 8,261 residents (2025 est.) · 14.454 sq mi
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Socorro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,375. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,900. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 32.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,481
−4%since 2000
from 8,877 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
587 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 614 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.6
−5%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,261 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Socorro
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,375
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,530 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,933
+66%since 2000
from $13,250 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
−2%since 2010
from 0.499 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
42.7% rent
Vacancy rate
27.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+18%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(3,419)
Black0.6%(51)
Hispanic / Latino54.5%(4,838)
Asian2.2%(194)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(5,703)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.6%(2,338)
Black0.6%(54)
Hispanic / Latino48.1%(4,079)
Asian3.2%(269)
Other20.5%(1,741)
Diversity Score81.2%(6,885)
Diversity Score
81
+26%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−9%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 26.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2017
from 58.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 61.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2016
from 31.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Socorro, New Mexico?

Socorro, New Mexico has about 8,481 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Socorro, New Mexico?

The typical household in Socorro, New Mexico earns about $39,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Socorro, New Mexico expensive?

In Socorro, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $152,900, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Socorro, New Mexico?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Socorro, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Socorro, New Mexico?

About 32.6% of people in Socorro, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Socorro, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Socorro, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 322 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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