Socorro County's estimated 2025 population is 15,667 with a growth rate of -0.94% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Socorro County is the 23rd largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 17,791 and has seen a growth of -11.94% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Socorro County includes 52.16% White, 12.09% Native American, 5.75% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,507 | 52.16% |
| Two or more races | 4,555 | 27.93% |
| Native American | 1,971 | 12.09% |
| Other race | 937 | 5.75% |
| Asian | 301 | 1.85% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Socorro County's average per capita income is $37,770. Household income levels show a median of $47,556. The poverty rate stands at 28.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,216 | - |
| Families | $59,010 | $72,646 |
| Households | $47,556 | $68,979 |
| Non Families | $29,116 | $60,111 |
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