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 $65,649 with a poverty rate of 22.47%. The median age in Socorro is 36.4 years: 36.9 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Socorro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,651 | 65.67% |
| Two or more races | 1,550 | 18.01% |
| Other race | 613 | 7.12% |
| Native American | 336 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 306 | 3.56% |
| Black or African American | 149 | 1.73% |
| 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 | 2,694 | 2.99 | 62 | 38 |
| Non Family | 1,158 | 1.47 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Married | 1,102 | 3.73 | 74 | 26 |
| Female | 274 | 5.58 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Male | 160 | 4.52 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
4.04
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
62.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 266 | 4.89% |
| Associates Degree | 309 | 5.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 411 | 7.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 763 | 14.04% |
| High School Graduate | 2,024 | 37.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 530 | 9.75% |
| Some College | 1,133 | 20.84% |
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 | 2,632 | 1,919 | 135 |
| White | 2,251 | 2,175 | 795 |
| 2+ Races | 840 | 732 | 84 |
| Other Race | 537 | 274 | 26 |
| Asian | 213 | 213 | 189 |
| Native American | 192 | 185 | 14 |
| Black | 88 | 88 | 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 88.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,125 | $46,964 | $48,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,740 | $101,544 | $67,105 |
| High School Graduate | $36,051 | $36,553 | $35,590 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,105 | $0 | $15,066 |
| Overall | $45,793 | $49,548 | $43,384 |
| Some College | $35,197 | $31,979 | $35,855 |
$45,793
Average Earnings
$49,548
Average Male
$43,384
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.42% of Socorro residents speak only English, while 34.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,788 | 1,286 | 33.95% |
| Multiple | 1,400 | 517 | 36.93% |
| White | 3,286 | 513 | 15.61% |
| Other | 613 | 158 | 25.77% |
| Asian | 306 | 8 | 2.61% |
| Native | 316 | 3 | 0.95% |
22.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.06%
Male Poverty Rate
18.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Socorro is Multiple, with 36.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Socorro is Native, with 0.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.51% |
| High School | 29.75% |
| Some College | 13.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 92.86% |
| Male Employed | 15.62% |
| Female Employed | 11.46% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,769 | $84,467 |
| Households | $42,622 | $65,649 |
| Married Families | $85,682 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,049 | $38,149 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.9%
Male Marriage Rate
31.1%
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
421
Number of Veterans
356
Male Veterans
65
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 164 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| World War II | 35 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 150 |
| 75+ | 117 |
| 55 to 64 | 93 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 386 | 8.39% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 3.42% |
| Other Race | 20 | 3.39% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 0.67% |
| Black | 3 | 2.01% |
| Native American | 3 | 1.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.4%
Labor Force Participation
44.1%
Employment Rate
3%
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
58.25%
Born in Socorro
91.7%
Native Born
8.3%
Foreign Born
5.73%
Non Citizen
2.57%
Naturalized
91.7% of Socorro residents were born in the United States, with 58.25% having been born in New Mexico. 5.73% 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% |