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Socorro County

New Mexico · 16,595 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 $40,297. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,900. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
16,595
−8%since 2000
from 18,078 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+19%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K19K1990201020202024Socorro County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,297
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,439 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,015
+56%since 2000
from $12,826 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−2%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(5,361)
Black0.7%(121)
Hispanic / Latino50.3%(8,353)
Asian1.8%(295)
Other13.4%(2,221)
Diversity Score76.6%(12,710)
Segregation Score30.1%(5,001)
Diversity Score
77
+20%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+14%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.9%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Socorro County, New Mexico?

Socorro County, New Mexico has about 16,595 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Socorro County, New Mexico earns about $40,297 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 $117,900, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Socorro County, New Mexico?

About 22.0% 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 31.1% 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 1,831 residents, a change of about 12 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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