Socorro County, New Mexico
Total Population: 16,308
County Seat: Socorro
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
84.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
21.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
13.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$47,556
Mean Household Income
$68,979
Per Capita Income
$25,898
Unemployment Rate (16+)
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In Labor Force (19–64)
57.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
21.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian 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
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 35053.