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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Socorro

New Mexico · 8,159 residents · 14.454 sq mi
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Socorro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,728. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $61,800. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,159
−8%vs 2000
vs 8,877 in 2000
1990 – 2025
564 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 614 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 31.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Socorro
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,728
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,530 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,255
−23%vs 2000
vs $13,250 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.1%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$61,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$305
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $357 in 2000
US average: $450
60.6%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 60.5% in 2000
39.4% rent
3.0
−9%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(6,618)
Black1.5%(121)
Hispanic / Latino53.8%(4,391)
Asian2.5%(200)
Other15%(1,220)
Diversity Score73.7%(6,014)
74
+15%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.9%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Socorro, New Mexico?

Socorro, New Mexico has about 8,159 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Socorro, New Mexico earns about $20,728 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 $61,800, and the typical rent is about $305 a month.

How educated are people in Socorro, New Mexico?

About 23.7% 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 29.1% of people in Socorro, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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