Socorro, Texas
Socorro: City in El Paso County, Texas, United States of America
About
Socorro is a city located in the county of El Paso in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 32,013 and a population density of 561 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 35,883 inhabitants.
The city was created 343 years ago in 1679.
Quick Facts about Socorro
| Population : | 35,883 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | El Paso County |
| Postal code : | 79927–79929 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 915 |
| Area : | 57.11 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,661 feet / 1116 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1680 (343 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 16:57:32 (22nd September 2023) |
| Density : | 628 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Socorro is located at 31°39'16"N 106°18'12"W (31.6545600, -106.3033100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Socorro
Demographics
The population of Socorro increased by 10.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 32,013 | - | census |
| 2011 | 32,588 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 32,993 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 33,010 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 33,162 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 33,381 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 33,574 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,617 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 33,965 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 34,370 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 35,883 | 4.22% | estimation process |
Schools in Socorro
College & universities near Socorro, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 224679 | Western Technical College | El Paso (TX) | 79927 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Socorro, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELB | El Paso (Bus Station), Texas | 200 W. San Antonio Ave. | BUS |
| ELP | Union Depot | 700 San Francisco St. | RAIL |
| LCR | Las Cruces, New Mexico | 304 Wyatt Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Socorro
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Socorr Post Office | Socorro (TX) | 79927 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Socorro , New Mexico city in New Mexico with a population of 8,315 people.
Other cities in El Paso County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in El Paso County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 681,534 | The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area. |
| Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia | 28,637 | City in El Paso County, Texas, United States of America |
| Horizon City | 19,642 | City in El Paso County, Texas, United States |
| San Elizario | 9,062 | City in El Paso County, Texas, United States |
| Fabens | 8,257 | Census designated place |
| Homestead Meadows South | 7,247 | Census designated place |
| Canutillo | 6,321 | Census designated place |
| Homestead Meadows North | 5,124 | Census designated place |
| Westway | 4,188 | Census designated place |
| Vinton | 2,168 | Village in Texas |
| Tornillo | 1,568 | Census designated place |
| Clint | 1,115 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Socorro distances to largest Texas cities
