Socorro is a city located in Socorro County New Mexico. Socorro has a 2024 population of 8,255. Socorro is currently declining at a rate of -1.27% annually and its population has decreased by -4.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,679 in 2020.
The average household income in Socorro is $65,490 with a poverty rate of 24.91%. The median age in Socorro is 36.4 years: 35.2 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Socorro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,474 | 52.39% |
| Two or more races | 2,492 | 29.18% |
| Other race | 811 | 9.5% |
| Native American | 451 | 5.28% |
| Asian | 282 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,684 | 2.96 | 60 | 40 |
| Non Family | 1,294 | 1.53 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Married | 854 | 3.66 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Female | 420 | 5.44 | 41 | 59 |
| Male | 116 | 4.62 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
4.14
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
60.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 337 | 6.32% |
| Associates Degree | 321 | 6.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 737 | 13.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 754 | 14.14% |
| High School Graduate | 1,778 | 33.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 432 | 8.1% |
| Some College | 972 | 18.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,901 | 2,315 | 362 |
| White | 1,938 | 1,849 | 833 |
| 2+ Races | 1,495 | 1,391 | 358 |
| Other Race | 666 | 371 | 32 |
| Asian | 193 | 193 | 173 |
| Native American | 183 | 89 | 57 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 89.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,528 | $57,396 | $47,857 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,613 | $105,069 | $70,417 |
| High School Graduate | $34,667 | $24,774 | $39,709 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $48,750 | $18,424 |
| Overall | $46,124 | $48,348 | $45,137 |
| Some College | $34,323 | $38,214 | $32,552 |
$46,124
Average Earnings
$48,348
Average Male
$45,137
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.87% of Socorro residents speak only English, while 33.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,164 | 1,336 | 32.08% |
| Multiple | 2,300 | 673 | 29.26% |
| White | 2,694 | 272 | 10.1% |
| Native | 411 | 213 | 51.82% |
| Other | 811 | 150 | 18.5% |
| Asian | 280 | 28 | 10% |
24.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.6%
Male Poverty Rate
19.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Socorro is Native, with 51.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Socorro is Asian, with 10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.68% |
| High School | 29.59% |
| Some College | 14.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 19.27% |
| Female Employed | 12.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,533 | $83,801 |
| Households | $51,343 | $65,490 |
| Married Families | $91,324 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,888 | $43,267 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.2%
Male Marriage Rate
26.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
398
Number of Veterans
386
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 162 |
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 161 |
| 75+ | 93 |
| 55 to 64 | 90 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 295 | 7.89% |
| Hispanic | 178 | 4.78% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 2.9% |
| Other Race | 29 | 3.99% |
| Native American | 7 | 3.61% |
| Black | 2 | 6.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.32%
Born in Socorro
92.17%
Native Born
7.83%
Foreign Born
4.94%
Non Citizen
2.89%
Naturalized
92.17% of Socorro residents were born in the United States, with 61.32% having been born in New Mexico. 4.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,725 | -106 | -1.35% |
| 2028 | 7,831 | -106 | -1.34% |
| 2027 | 7,937 | -106 | -1.32% |
| 2026 | 8,043 | -106 | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 8,149 | -106 | -1.28% |
| 2024 | 8,255 | -106 | -1.27% |
| 2023 | 8,361 | -80 | -0.95% |
| 2022 | 8,441 | -103 | -1.21% |
| 2021 | 8,544 | -135 | -1.56% |
| 2020 | 8,679 | 323 | 3.87% |
| 2019 | 8,356 | -20 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 8,376 | -93 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 8,469 | -89 | -1.04% |
| 2016 | 8,558 | -81 | -0.94% |
| 2015 | 8,639 | -63 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 8,702 | -134 | -1.52% |
| 2013 | 8,836 | 8 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 8,828 | -168 | -1.87% |
| 2011 | 8,996 | -22 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 9,018 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,877 | 718 | 8.8% |
| 1990 | 8,159 | 986 | 13.75% |
| 1980 | 7,173 | 2,486 | 53.04% |
| 1970 | 4,687 | -584 | -11.08% |
| 1960 | 5,271 | 937 | 21.62% |
| 1950 | 4,334 | 622 | 16.76% |
| 1940 | 3,712 | -4,013 | -51.95% |