City · New Mexico
Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro, city, in Socorro County, New Mexico. Socorro had 8,261 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,707 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,481 (±14). GEOID 3573540.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,261
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,707 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,481 ±14
Median household income
$39,375
±$15,661 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $64,059
Median home value
$152,900
±$26,820 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $248,100
Median gross rent
$711
±$214 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $1,067
Where is Socorro and what county is it in?
Socorro is a city in Socorro County, New Mexico. It covers 14.5 square miles of land, 602 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Socorro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,261 people lived in Socorro on July 1, 2025, down 5.1% since 2020, while New Mexico grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 8,707 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,481 (±14).
| Measure | Socorro | Socorro County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,481 ±14 | 16,200 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,289 ±295 | 5,269 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.43 ±0.46 | 2.94 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,145 ±235 | 7,693 | −799 |
Socorro's population since 2000
From 8,877 in 2000 to 8,261 in 2025: down 6.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Socorro as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Socorro?
The median resident of Socorro is 29.6 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 48.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 27.6%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Socorro | Socorro County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.6 ±3.6 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.9% ±6.6 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.8% ±2.9 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Male | 53.6% ±7.7 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 48.1% ±4.8 pts | 50.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 27.6% ±4.4 pts | 32.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±1.0 pts | 1.8% | −3.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 14.1% ±8.2 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±6.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9% ±1.6 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 35.3% ±9.5 pts | 33.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±1.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 27.1% ±5.2 pts | 27.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7% ±2.8 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.0% ±5.4 pts | 85.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.1% ±7.1 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.6% ±3.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 76.8% ±9.3 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.0% ±8.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Socorro earn?
Half of Socorro's 2,289 households earn less than $39,375 a year (±$15,661), against $36,570 in Socorro County and $64,059 in New Mexico. In 2015-2019 it was $50,792 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Socorro | Socorro County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,375 ±$15,661 | $36,570 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $58,177 ±$8,940 | $62,811 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,933 ±$2,959 | $26,858 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 32.6% ±9.9 pts | 33.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 49.7% ±30.9 pts | 46.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.2% ±9.4 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 75.6% ±9.6 pts | 75.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 64.6% ±9.7 pts | 63.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Socorro?
Owners occupy 57.3% of Socorro's occupied homes and renters 42.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $152,900 by its owner (±$26,820). The median renter pays $711 a month including utilities, and 40.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Socorro | Socorro County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $152,900 ±$26,820 | $137,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $711 ±$214 | $691 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.9% ±12.4 pts | 45.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,334 ±$98 | $1,293 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.3% ±8.7 pts | 75.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.7% ±8.7 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Housing units | 3,145 ±235 | 7,693 | −799 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.0% ±3.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9% ±4.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 49.1% ±7.5 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.0% ±5.8 pts | 39.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.1% ±2.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.3% ±2.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.8% ±8.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Socorro building?
Socorro last reported building permits to the Census Bureau for 2019.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Socorro work and get to work?
72.1% of Socorro's workers drive alone and 9.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 11.3 minutes.
| Measure | Socorro | Socorro County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.9% ±5.9 pts | 40.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% ±2.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.1% ±9.2 pts | 62.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8% ±4.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 12.0% ±5.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.1% ±5.6 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 11.3 min ±2.3 | 16.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Socorro?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Socorro, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9783.02Socorro County | 3,886 | $35,800 |
| Tract 9783.03Socorro County | 3,016 | $42,105 |
| Tract 9783.01Socorro County | 2,187 | $54,864 |
| Tract 9782Socorro County | 1,559 | $31,058 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Socorro) · Census block assignment files
How does Socorro compare with other places in New Mexico?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Socorro is the 3,666th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 25th-most populous of 105 in New Mexico.
Socorro ranks 121st of 143 places in New Mexico with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 25th | 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 58th | 61 |
| Residents per square mile | 63rd | 155 |
| Median household income | 121st | 143 |
| Per capita income | 123rd | 154 |
| Median home value | 92nd | 138 |
| Median gross rent | 95th | 114 |
| Poverty rate | 18th | 109 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59th | 128 |
| Median age | 140th | 154 |
| Owner-occupied share | 139th | 150 |
| Work from home | 56th | 78 |
| Travel time to work | 145th | 150 |
Socorro's figures with every place in New Mexico (CSV)
Every place in New Mexico, sortable · Compare Socorro with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Socorro?
11 of the 57 figures for Socorro on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Socorro are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Socorro.