Socorro County, New Mexico

Total Population: 16,308

County Seat: Socorro

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Median Home Value

$143,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$47,556

Across all households

Median Age

39.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino50.3%
White (Non-Hispanic)32.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native12.1%
Two or More Races2.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.8%
Other Race0.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.6%

65 Years and Over

20.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.2%

No Health Insurance

8.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

13.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$47,556

Mean Household Income

$68,979

Per Capita Income

$25,898

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

57.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

21.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$143,200

Median Rent

$653/mo

Total Housing Units

7,642

Owner-Occupied

73.5%

Renter-Occupied

26.5%

Vacancy Rate

31.7%

Married Couple Households

39.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.2%

Average Household Size

2.99

Broadband Internet Access

59.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 35053.