Socorro County, New Mexico

Socorro County: County in New Mexico, United States

About

Socorro County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,866 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,541 inhabitants. Its county seat is Socorro. The county was created 172 years ago in 1852.

Socorro County locator map
Location of Socorro County on New Mexico map.

Quick Facts about Socorro County

Population : 16,541 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Mexico (United States)
Area : 17220 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.03%
Land as percent of area : 99.97%
Altitude : 4,623 feet / 1409 meters
Capital : Socorro
Establishment : January 01, 1852
Time Zone : America/Denver
Local time : 09:39:32 (12th December 2024)
Density : 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -8.01% (2010-2020)
Socorro County New Mexico Court House image
Socorro County New Mexico Court House
Socorro County New Mexico Court House image

Geography

Socorro County is located at 34°0'26"N 106°55'49"W (34.0072400, -106.9303300). It has 6 neighbors: Catron County, Cibola County, Lincoln County, Sierra County, Torrance County and Valencia County.

Socorro County map

The largest city of Socorro County is Socorro with a population of 8,315. Other cities include and Magdalena population 869. See all Socorro County cities & populated places.

Socorro County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Socorro County.

City Name Population Title
Socorro 8,315 City in New Mexico
Magdalena 869 Human settlement in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States of America

Socorro County has 6 neighbours.

  • Socorro

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Socorro County decreased by 8.01% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 17,866 - census
2011 17,775 -0.51% estimation process
2012 17,475 -1.72% estimation process
2013 17,509 0.19% estimation process
2014 17,258 -1.45% estimation process
2015 17,152 -0.62% estimation process
2016 16,964 -1.11% estimation process
2017 16,832 -0.78% estimation process
2018 16,704 -0.77% estimation process
2019 16,637 -0.4% estimation process
2020 16,541 -0.58% estimation process

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