U.S. County · Profile

Socorro County

16.0KTotal Population
2Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-11.59%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Socorro County has a population of 15,963 as of 2023. It is located in New Mexico.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Socorro County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):50.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White61.2%9,769
Hispanic or Latino50.3%8,029
Two or More Races19.4%3,097
American Indian/Alaska Native12.1%1,932
Some Other Race4.4%702
Asian2.0%319
Black or African American0.9%144
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Socorro County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$40,699
45.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$21,792
43.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
30.5%
165.2% above national average
Median Age
39.6 years

Income & Poverty

$40,699Median Household Income
$21,792Per Capita Income
30.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$40,699$60,919
Families$51,789$72,457
Married-couple Families$51,789$58,004
Nonfamily Households$24,403$26,355

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Socorro County, New Mexico.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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