Socorro County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,200 | — | #2,084 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $36,570 | -51.3% | #3,111 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,034 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $137,500 | -51.2% | #2,419 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $691 | -40.6% | #2,775 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 33.2% | +163.2% | #3,122 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Socorro County has a population of 16,200, making it the #2,084 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Socorro County is $36,570, ranking #3,111 out of 3,222 counties — 51.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 33.2% and unemployment stands at 1.2%.
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The median home value in Socorro County is $137,500 (-51.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $691/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.1%.
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90.6% of residents in Socorro County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% below the national rate.
About Socorro County, New Mexico
Socorro County, New Mexico has a total population of 16,200, making it the 2,084th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Socorro County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Socorro County is $36,570, which ranks #3,111 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 51.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 33.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2%.
The median home value in Socorro County is $137,500, 51.2% below the national median. Renters in Socorro County pay a median gross rent of $691 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Socorro County, 19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.3 min.
Socorro County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (32.8%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (10.6%).
All data for Socorro County, New Mexico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.