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Socorro

Texas · 38,787 residents (2025 est.) · 22.045 sq mi
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Socorro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,744. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $144,500. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,123
+37%since 2000
from 27,152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,684 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 1,232 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
+22%since 2000
from 26.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:38,787 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
22K26K30K34K39K1990201020202024Socorro
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,744
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,087 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,099
+190%since 2000
from $7,287 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,500
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,032
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(729)
Black0.1%(30)
Hispanic / Latino96.4%(26,183)
Asian0%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(1,880)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(796)
Black1.4%(526)
Hispanic / Latino95.2%(35,344)
Asian0.6%(223)
Other0.6%(234)
Diversity Score11.6%(4,307)
Diversity Score
12
+68%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.6%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.8%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
32.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
32.8%
−28.6 ptssince 2013
from 61.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+27.4 ptssince 2017
from 61.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
16.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 10.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
83.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 89.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Socorro, Texas?

Socorro, Texas has about 37,123 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Socorro, Texas?

The typical household in Socorro, Texas earns about $54,744 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Socorro, Texas expensive?

In Socorro, Texas, the median home is worth about $144,500, and the typical rent is about $1,032 a month.

How educated are people in Socorro, Texas?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Socorro, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Socorro, Texas?

About 20.7% of people in Socorro, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Socorro, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Socorro, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,128 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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