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Socorro County

State:
New Mexico
County Seat:

Socorro County's estimated 2025 population is 15,667 with a growth rate of -0.94% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Socorro County is the 23rd largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 17,791 and has seen a growth of -11.94% since that time.

15,667
Total Population
2
Population Density (mi²)
23
Population Rank (State)
-148 -0.94%
Annual Population Growth

Socorro County Population

Socorro County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Socorro County includes 52.16% White, 12.09% Native American, 5.75% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,50752.16%
Two or more races4,55527.93%
Native American1,97112.09%
Other race9375.75%
Asian3011.85%
Black or African American370.23%

Socorro County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Socorro County's average per capita income is $37,770. Household income levels show a median of $47,556. The poverty rate stands at 28.96%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$77,216-
Families$59,010$72,646
Households$47,556$68,979
Non Families$29,116$60,111

$37,770

Average Income

$47,556

Median Household Income

28.96%

Poverty Rate