Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro: City in New Mexico
About
Socorro is a city located in the county of Socorro in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,051 and a population density of 243 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,315 inhabitants.
The city was created 427 years ago in 1597.
Quick Facts about Socorro
| Population : | 8,315 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Socorro County |
| Postal code : | 87801 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 575 |
| Area : | 37.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 4,603 feet / 1403 meters |
| Capital city : | Socorro is capital of Socorro County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1598 (427 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:23:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 223 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.85% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Socorro is located at 34°3'30"N 106°53'29"W (34.0584000, -106.8914200).
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Official website of Socorro
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Socorro decreased by 8.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,051 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,987 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,822 | -1.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,824 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,690 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,628 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,530 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,457 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,385 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,348 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,315 | -0.4% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,533 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,413 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,326 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,443 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 2.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 15.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 27.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 95.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 437 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
Socorro zip code is 87801.
County name: Socorro, County
fips: 35053
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $397,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,989 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $832 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,833 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,313 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 94.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,108 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 54,609 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 52,682 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,619 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $107,875 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $61,085 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 458 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 276 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 117 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 393 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 96 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 303 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 725.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.51 |
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People born in Socorro (8)
People born in Socorro, including sheriff Elfego Baca, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Santa Fe, New Mexico Robert Fortune Sanchez, politician Louis E. Saavedra, .
List
- Jeff Bhasker (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1953
- Jennie Fortune (Secretary of state) she was born in 22/03/1895
- Harry Sims Bent (American architect and landscape architect) he was born in 01/01/1896
- Marcus Pino (victim of the COVID-19 pandemic) he was born in 01/01/1977
- Gail Armstrong
Schools in Socorro
College & universities near Socorro, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187967 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | Socorro (NM) | 87801 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Socorro, NM
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOC | Truth or Consequences, New Mexico | 8 South Date St. | BUS |
| ABQ | Alvarado Transportation Center | 320 First Street SW | RAIL |
Post offices near Socorro
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Socorr Post Office | Socorro (NM) | 87801 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Socorro , Texas city in El Paso County, Texas, United States of America with a population of 35,883 people.
Other cities in Socorro County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Socorro County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Magdalena | 869 | Human settlement in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Socorro distances to largest New Mexico cities
