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Socorro

New Mexico · 8,707 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 $43,337. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,700. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,707
−2%since 2000
from 8,877 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
602 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 614 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
+9%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Socorro
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,337
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,530 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,699
+79%since 2000
from $13,250 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
44.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−5%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(2,823)
Black1%(91)
Hispanic / Latino56.3%(4,900)
Asian3%(263)
Other9.2%(805)
Diversity Score73.2%(6,372)
Diversity Score
73
+14%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.7 min
−22%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 47.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Socorro, New Mexico?

Socorro, New Mexico has about 8,707 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Socorro, New Mexico earns about $43,337 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 $135,700, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Socorro, New Mexico?

About 29.9% 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 25.7% 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 548 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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