Socorro County's estimated 2026 population is 15,746 with a growth rate of -0.58% 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 -11.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 37.3 years
There are 12,317 adults, (3,410 of whom are seniors) in Socorro County.
Female: 8,205 (50.6%)
Male: 7,995 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Socorro County includes 42.23% White, 10.63% Native American, 7.21% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,842 | 42.23% |
| Two or more races | 6,110 | 37.72% |
| Native American | 1,722 | 10.63% |
| Other race | 1,168 | 7.21% |
| Asian | 294 | 1.81% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 0.4% |
Socorro County's average per capita income is $41,291. Household income levels show a median of $36,570. The poverty rate stands at 33.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,807 | - |
| Families | $47,413 | $73,447 |
| Households | $36,570 | $62,811 |
| Non Families | $25,060 | $48,168 |
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