Socorro is a city located in El Paso County Texas. Socorro has a 2024 population of 39,436. Socorro is currently growing at a rate of 3.13% annually and its population has increased by 13.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,642 in 2020.
The average household income in Socorro is $62,248 with a poverty rate of 20.14%. The median age in Socorro is 34.4 years: 32.8 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Socorro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,399 | 42.5% |
| Two or more races | 14,704 | 40.58% |
| Other race | 5,165 | 14.25% |
| Native American | 728 | 2.01% |
| Asian | 157 | 0.43% |
| Black or African American | 84 | 0.23% |
| 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 | 11,368 | 3.18 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Married | 6,040 | 3.85 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 2,299 | 1.11 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Female | 2,158 | 3.37 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Male | 871 | 3.57 | 66 | 34 |
3.61
Average Family Size
3.18
Average Household Size
79.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,688 | 12.19% |
| Associates Degree | 2,257 | 10.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,688 | 7.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 584 | 2.65% |
| High School Graduate | 7,160 | 32.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,950 | 17.92% |
| Some College | 3,717 | 16.86% |
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 | 21,280 | 14,694 | 2,193 |
| 2+ Races | 8,977 | 5,937 | 841 |
| Other Race | 3,373 | 2,292 | 416 |
| White | 458 | 454 | 49 |
| Native American | 389 | 361 | 72 |
| Asian | 149 | 112 | 18 |
| Black | 21 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 99.13%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 18.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,288 | $48,070 | $36,535 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,180 | $64,441 | $60,862 |
| High School Graduate | $28,862 | $36,439 | $20,223 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,438 | $49,097 | $19,155 |
| Overall | $35,984 | $44,564 | $28,687 |
| Some College | $41,560 | $53,090 | $39,599 |
$35,984
Average Earnings
$44,564
Average Male
$28,687
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
15.62% of Socorro residents speak only English, while 84.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 83.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34,953 | 7,028 | 20.11% |
| Multiple | 14,681 | 3,138 | 21.37% |
| Other | 5,108 | 579 | 11.34% |
| Native | 728 | 257 | 35.3% |
| White | 701 | 184 | 26.25% |
| Asian | 157 | 19 | 12.1% |
| Black | 84 | 1 | 1.19% |
20.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.81%
Male Poverty Rate
23.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Socorro is Native, with 35.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Socorro is Black, with 1.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.76% |
| High School | 22.71% |
| Some College | 10.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 62.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 54.32% |
| Female Employed | 17.43% |
| Male Employed | 8.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,136 | $67,956 |
| Households | $52,100 | $62,248 |
| Married Families | $71,314 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,937 | $30,443 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
778
Number of Veterans
735
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 282 |
| Vietnam | 214 |
| First Gulf War | 179 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Korea | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 341 |
| 65 to 74 | 188 |
| 55 to 64 | 109 |
| 75+ | 81 |
| 18 to 34 | 59 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 644 | 2.55% |
| White | 329 | 2.97% |
| 2+ Races | 323 | 3.04% |
| Other Race | 106 | 2.81% |
| Native American | 20 | 4.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
58.85%
Born in Socorro
67.41%
Native Born
32.59%
Foreign Born
13.89%
Non Citizen
18.71%
Naturalized
67.41% of Socorro residents were born in the United States, with 58.85% having been born in Texas. 13.89% 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 | 45,429 | 1,198 | 2.71% |
| 2028 | 44,231 | 1,199 | 2.79% |
| 2027 | 43,032 | 1,199 | 2.87% |
| 2026 | 41,833 | 1,198 | 2.95% |
| 2025 | 40,635 | 1,199 | 3.04% |
| 2024 | 39,436 | 1,198 | 3.13% |
| 2023 | 38,238 | 469 | 1.24% |
| 2022 | 37,769 | 1,585 | 4.38% |
| 2021 | 36,184 | 1,542 | 4.45% |
| 2020 | 34,642 | 209 | 0.61% |
| 2019 | 34,433 | 418 | 1.23% |
| 2018 | 34,015 | 370 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 33,645 | 36 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 33,609 | 195 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 33,414 | 230 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 33,184 | 159 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 33,025 | 25 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 33,000 | 412 | 1.26% |
| 2011 | 32,588 | 445 | 1.38% |
| 2010 | 32,143 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 27,152 | 4,157 | 18.08% |
| 1990 | 22,995 | -22,434 | -49.38% |