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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Socorro County

New Mexico · 14,764 residents · 6,646.387 sq mi
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Socorro County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,165. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 3,314 residents. Median home value is $51,600. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% 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

14,764
−18%vs 2000
vs 18,078 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 32.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
14K15K16K17K19K1990201020202024Socorro County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,165
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,439 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,154
−29%vs 2000
vs $12,826 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.9%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$51,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$305
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $362 in 2000
US average: $450
68.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.1% in 2000
31.3% rent
2.7
−10%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(6,796)
Black0.5%(91)
Hispanic / Latino48.7%(8,810)
Asian1.1%(198)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(11,520)
1990
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(11,458)
Black1%(155)
Hispanic / Latino48.6%(7,182)
Asian1.4%(204)
Other20%(2,947)
Diversity Score75.3%(11,113)
75
+18%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.2%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Socorro County, New Mexico?

Socorro County, New Mexico has about 14,764 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Socorro County, New Mexico earns about $19,165 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Socorro County, New Mexico expensive?

In Socorro County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $51,600, and the typical rent is about $305 a month.

How educated are people in Socorro County, New Mexico?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Socorro County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Socorro County, New Mexico?

About 29.9% of people in Socorro County, 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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