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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Socorro

Texas · 27,152 residents · 22.045 sq mi
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Socorro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,087. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,700. At a median age of 26.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 26.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

27,152
+18%since 1990
from 22,995 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,232 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 1,043 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
26.6
+17%since 1990
from 22.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K26K30K34K39K1990201020202024Socorro
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,087
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,846 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$7,287
+66%since 1990
from $4,382 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.6%
−9.2 ptssince 1990
from 41.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$399
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
81.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
18.9% rent
2.0
−17%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(18,084)
Black0.2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino95.5%(21,966)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score73.5%(16,895)
2000
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(729)
Black0.1%(30)
Hispanic / Latino96.4%(26,183)
Asian0%(8)
Diversity Score6.9%(1,880)
7
−91%since 1990
from 73 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
44.5%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 34.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−33%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Socorro, Texas?

Socorro, Texas has about 27,152 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Socorro, Texas?

The typical household in Socorro, Texas earns about $24,087 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 $48,700, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Socorro, Texas?

About 4.3% 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 32.6% 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 4,157 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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