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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Socorro County

New Mexico · 18,078 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 $23,439. Population has grown 22% since 1990. Median home value is $70,100. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% 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

Total population
18,078
+22%since 1990
from 14,764 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.4
+8%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K19K1990201020202024Socorro County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,439
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,165 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,826
+40%since 1990
from $9,154 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
31.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 29.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$362
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $305 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
28.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+11%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(11,458)
Black1%(155)
Hispanic / Latino48.6%(7,182)
Asian1.4%(204)
Diversity Score75.3%(11,113)
2000
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(6,796)
Black0.5%(91)
Hispanic / Latino48.7%(8,810)
Asian1.1%(198)
Diversity Score63.7%(11,520)
Diversity Score
64
−15%since 1990
from 75 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.1%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−15%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Socorro County to nearby counties

SOCORRO COUNTY VS
Valencia County
Income$58,933+151%
Home value$223,000+218%
Population82,013+418%
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SOCORRO COUNTY VS
Sierra County
Income$41,600+77%
Home value$152,600+118%
Population11,395−28%
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SOCORRO COUNTY VS
Torrance County
Income$57,842+147%
Home value$159,700+128%
Population16,100+2%
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SOCORRO COUNTY VS
Bernalillo County
Income$69,473+196%
Home value$292,900+318%
Population667,601+4115%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Socorro County, New Mexico?

Socorro County, New Mexico has about 18,078 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Socorro County, New Mexico earns about $23,439 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 $70,100, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Socorro County, New Mexico?

About 19.4% 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 31.7% of people in Socorro County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Socorro County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Socorro County, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,314 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9781Census Tract 9783.02Census Tract 9783.03Census Tract 9783.01Census Tract 9782Census Tract 9400
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 87801ZIP 87062ZIP 87825ZIP 87006ZIP 87828ZIP 87823ZIP 87831ZIP 87832ZIP 87028ZIP 87011
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