Socorro, NM

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Socorro Overview

8,605
TOTAL POPULATION
4,317
MALE POPULATION
4,288
FEMALE POPULATION
100.68
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.33
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.4
MEDIAN AGE
4.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,929
PER CAPITA INCOME
$60,769
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$42,622
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
14.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
85.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,486
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,293
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
45.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Socorro Zip Codes

Socorro Area Codes

Race in Socorro

The most populous races in Socorro are White / Caucasian (5,651 | 65.7%), Hispanic or Latino (4,052 | 47.1%), and Two or more Races (1,550 | 18.0%).
Race in Socorro
Race# Population% Population
Asian3063.6%
Black / African American1491.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4,05247.1%
Native / Alaskan3363.9%
White / Caucasian5,65165.7%
Two or more Races1,55018.0%
Some other Race6137.1%
Total8,605100.0%

Ancestry in Socorro

The most populous ancestries reported in Socorro are Mexican (1,810 | 21.0%), American (843 | 9.8%), German (761 | 8.8%), English (656 | 7.6%), and Irish (441 | 5.1%), together accounting for 52.4% of all Socorro residents.
Ancestry in Socorro
Ancestry# Population% Population
American8439.8%
Arab110.1%
Basque60.1%
Bhutanese110.1%
Brazilian230.3%
British1752.0%
Burmese110.1%
Canadian230.3%
Cherokee70.1%
Choctaw640.7%
Colombian350.4%
Croatian60.1%
Cuban60.1%
Czechoslovakian670.8%
Danish180.2%
Dutch130.2%
Eastern European490.6%
English6567.6%
European690.8%
Finnish921.1%
French130.2%
French Canadian10.0%
German7618.8%
Hungarian60.1%
Indian (Asian)1041.2%
Iranian70.1%
Irish4415.1%
Italian851.0%
Lithuanian20.0%
Mexican1,81021.0%
Moroccan110.1%
Navajo2162.5%
Northern European360.4%
Norwegian730.9%
Polish270.3%
Pueblo530.6%
Puerto Rican670.8%
Romanian290.3%
Russian380.4%
Scandinavian70.1%
Scotch-Irish250.3%
Scottish600.7%
Slovak50.1%
South American350.4%
Spaniard2512.9%
Spanish470.5%
Sri Lankan530.6%
Swedish450.5%
Swiss140.2%
Thai1912.2%
Welsh500.6%
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Immigrants in Socorro

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Socorro came from Latin America (379 | 4.4%), Central America (339 | 3.9%), Mexico (339 | 3.9%), Asia (228 | 2.6%), and South Central Asia (147 | 1.7%), together accounting for 16.6% of all Socorro residents.
Immigrants in Socorro
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa110.1%
Asia2282.6%
Brazil150.2%
Canada160.2%
Central America3393.9%
China700.8%
Colombia250.3%
Eastern Asia810.9%
Eastern Europe580.7%
Europe800.9%
France140.2%
Germany80.1%
India1401.6%
Iran70.1%
Korea110.1%
Latin America3794.4%
Mexico3393.9%
Morocco110.1%
Northern Africa110.1%
Romania290.3%
Russia290.3%
South America400.5%
South Central Asia1471.7%
Taiwan60.1%
Western Europe220.3%
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Sex and Age in Socorro

Sex and Age in Socorro

The most populous age groups in Socorro are 15 to 19 Years (616 | 14.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (427 | 10.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Socorro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years304 (7.0%)119 (2.8%)
5 to 9 Years124 (2.9%)281 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Years164 (3.8%)288 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years616 (14.3%)380 (8.9%)
20 to 24 Years466 (10.8%)427 (10.0%)
25 to 29 Years265 (6.1%)291 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years142 (3.3%)291 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years312 (7.2%)270 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years241 (5.6%)159 (3.7%)
45 to 49 Years341 (7.9%)148 (3.5%)
50 to 54 Years170 (3.9%)218 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years141 (3.3%)245 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years316 (7.3%)253 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years229 (5.3%)306 (7.1%)
70 to 74 Years289 (6.7%)296 (6.9%)
75 to 79 Years104 (2.4%)70 (1.6%)
80 to 84 Years58 (1.3%)168 (3.9%)
85 Years and over35 (0.8%)78 (1.8%)
Total4,317 (100.0%)4,288 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Socorro

Median Family Size in Socorro

The median family size in Socorro is 4.04 persons per family, with single female/mother families (274 | 17.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.42 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (1,102 | 71.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Socorro
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,102 (71.7%)3.73
Single Male/Father160 (10.4%)3.78
Single Female/Mother274 (17.8%)5.42
Total Families1,536 (100.0%)4.04

Median Household Size in Socorro

The median household size in Socorro is 2.99 persons per household, with single female/mother households (274 | 10.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.58 persons per household. non-family households (1,158 | 43.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.47 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Socorro
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,102 (40.9%)3.73
Single Male/Father160 (5.9%)4.52
Single Female/Mother274 (10.2%)5.58
Non-family1,158 (43.0%)1.47
Total Households2,694 (100.0%)2.99

Household Size by Marriage Status in Socorro

Out of a total of 2,694 households in Socorro, 1,536 (57.0%) are family households, while 1,158 (43.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 710, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,021.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Socorro
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,021 (37.9%)
2-Person Households710 (26.4%)109 (4.1%)
3-Person Households436 (16.2%)13 (0.5%)
4-Person Households247 (9.2%)15 (0.6%)
5-Person Households127 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households10 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,536 (57.0%)1,158 (43.0%)

Female Fertility in Socorro

Fertility by Age in Socorro

Average fertility rate in Socorro is 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 128.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 56.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Socorro
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years5 (3.4%)13.0
20 to 34 years59 (39.9%)58.0
35 to 50 years84 (56.8%)128.0
Total148 (100.0%)72.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Socorro

60.1% of women with births (148) in Socorro are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 15.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Socorro
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years18 (30.5%)41 (69.5%)
35 to 50 years71 (84.5%)13 (15.5%)
Total89 (60.1%)59 (39.9%)

Fertility by Education in Socorro

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Socorro
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School23 (15.5%)86.0
High School Diploma125 (84.5%)190.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total148 (100.0%)72.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Socorro

39.9% of women with births in Socorro are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 78.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 43.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Socorro
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School18 (78.3%)5 (21.7%)
High School Diploma71 (56.8%)54 (43.2%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total89 (60.1%)59 (39.9%)

Income in Socorro

Income Overview in Socorro

Per Capita Income in Socorro is $24,929, while median incomes of families and households are $60,769 and $42,622 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income8,605$24,929
Median Family Income1,536$60,769
Mean Family Income1,536$84,467
Median Household Income2,694$42,622
Mean Household Income2,694$65,649
Income Deficit1,536$7,486
Wage / Income Gap (%)8,60514.14%
Wage / Income Gap ($)8,60585.86¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8,6050.49

Earnings by Sex in Socorro

Average Earnings in Socorro are $29,149, $26,480 for men and $30,841 for women, a difference of 14.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Socorro
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,971 (52.3%)$26,480
Female1,795 (47.7%)$30,841
Total3,766 (100.0%)$29,149

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Socorro

The most common earnings brackets in Socorro are $2,499 or less for men (281 | 14.3%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (163 | 9.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Socorro
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less281 (14.3%)98 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99981 (4.1%)131 (7.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49941 (2.1%)97 (5.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99981 (4.1%)58 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499116 (5.9%)102 (5.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999150 (7.6%)111 (6.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49938 (1.9%)57 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99910 (0.5%)81 (4.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49940 (2.0%)24 (1.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999125 (6.3%)53 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99956 (2.8%)68 (3.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99955 (2.8%)108 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999107 (5.4%)78 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99992 (4.7%)119 (6.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99961 (3.1%)87 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999101 (5.1%)108 (6.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99950 (2.5%)163 (9.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99986 (4.4%)47 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999168 (8.5%)160 (8.9%)
$100,000+232 (11.8%)45 (2.5%)
Total1,971 (100.0%)1,795 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Socorro

Average earnings in Socorro are $49,548 for men and $43,384 for women, a difference of 12.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $101,544, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $31,979. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,105, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $15,066.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Socorro
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$36,553$35,590
College or Associate's Degree$31,979$35,855
Bachelor's Degree$46,964$48,500
Graduate Degree$101,544$67,105
Total$49,548$43,384

Family Income in Socorro

Family Income Brackets in Socorro

According to the Socorro family income data, there are 235 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 15.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 8 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Socorro
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00080.5%
$10,000 to $14,999583.8%
$15,000 to $24,99916610.8%
$25,000 to $34,99923515.3%
$35,000 to $49,99917411.3%
$50,000 to $74,99923215.1%
$75,000 to $99,99917211.2%
$100,000 to $149,99922414.6%
$150,000 to $199,99918612.1%
$200,000+815.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Socorro

4-person families (291 | 19.0%) account for the highest median family income in Socorro with $91,250 per family, while 2-person families (732 | 47.7%) have the highest median income of $29,716 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Socorro
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families732 (47.7%)$59,432
3-Person Families429 (27.9%)$0
4-Person Families291 (19.0%)$91,250
5-Person Families73 (4.8%)$0
6-Person Families5 (0.3%)$0
7+ Person Families6 (0.4%)$0
Total1,536 (100.0%)$60,769

Family Income by Number of Earners in Socorro

The median family income in Socorro is $60,769, with families comprising 3+ earners (91) having the highest median family income of $136,250, while families with no earners (363) have the lowest median family income of $24,542, accounting for 5.9% and 23.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Socorro
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners363 (23.6%)$24,542
1 Earner536 (34.9%)$55,455
2 Earners546 (35.5%)$104,706
3+ Earners91 (5.9%)$136,250
Total1,536 (100.0%)$60,769

Household Income in Socorro

Household Income Brackets in Socorro

With 396 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Socorro, accounting for 14.7% of all households. In contrast, only 108 households (4.0%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Socorro
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001676.2%
$10,000 to $14,99933712.5%
$15,000 to $24,99939614.7%
$25,000 to $34,99933412.4%
$35,000 to $49,9992378.8%
$50,000 to $74,99938014.1%
$75,000 to $99,9992408.9%
$100,000 to $149,99930711.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991866.9%
$200,000+1084.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Socorro

The median household income in Socorro is $42,622, with the highest median household income of $77,115 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 622 households (23.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $27,228, with 113 households (4.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Socorro
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years113 (4.2%)$27,228
25 to 44 Years622 (23.1%)$77,115
45 to 64 Years1,001 (37.2%)$39,505
65+ Years958 (35.6%)$33,958
Total2,694 (100.0%)$42,622

Poverty in Socorro

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Socorro

With 26.1% poverty level for males and 18.9% for females among the residents of Socorro, 25 to 34 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 217 males (56.5%) and 180 females (36.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Socorro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years99 (32.6%)29 (24.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years52 (27.1%)48 (11.7%)
12 to 14 Years7 (10.0%)34 (22.5%)
15 Years9 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years280 (37.8%)180 (36.4%)
25 to 34 Years217 (56.5%)110 (19.0%)
35 to 44 Years85 (15.8%)13 (3.0%)
45 to 54 Years112 (22.5%)29 (7.9%)
55 to 64 Years28 (6.5%)159 (32.1%)
65 to 74 Years100 (19.3%)52 (8.9%)
75 Years and over60 (30.5%)112 (35.4%)
Total1,049 (26.1%)766 (18.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Socorro

According to the poverty statistics in Socorro, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Socorro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years205 (67.4%)90 (75.6%)
5 Years26 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years140 (72.9%)363 (88.3%)
12 to 14 Years63 (90.0%)117 (77.5%)
15 Years34 (79.1%)29 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years83 (100.0%)70 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years460 (62.2%)315 (63.6%)
25 to 34 Years167 (43.5%)468 (81.0%)
35 to 44 Years453 (84.2%)413 (97.0%)
45 to 54 Years386 (77.5%)337 (92.1%)
55 to 64 Years405 (93.5%)336 (67.9%)
65 to 74 Years418 (80.7%)535 (91.1%)
75 Years and over137 (69.5%)204 (64.6%)
Total2,977 (73.9%)3,284 (81.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Socorro

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Socorro show that 7.9% or 87 of the total 1,102 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.7%, which includes 13 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Socorro
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children551 (90.5%)58 (9.5%)
1 or 2 Children464 (97.3%)13 (2.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total1,015 (92.1%)87 (7.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Socorro

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Socorro
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)50 (37.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)5 (6.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)19 (29.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)74 (27.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Socorro

The poverty data for Socorro shows that 87 of the married-couple family households (7.9%) and 74 of the single-parent households (17.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 household (29.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Socorro
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children58 (9.5%)50 (19.8%)
1 or 2 Children13 (2.7%)5 (4.2%)
3 or 4 Children10 (100.0%)19 (29.7%)
5 or more Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total87 (7.9%)74 (17.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Socorro

Employment by Class of Employer in Socorro

Among the 3,105 employed individuals in Socorro, private company employees (1,443 | 46.5%), state government employees (852 | 27.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (302 | 9.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Socorro
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,44346.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)270.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)973.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations3029.7%
Local Government Employees2227.1%
State Government Employees85227.4%
Federal Government Employees1524.9%
Unpaid Family Workers100.3%
Total3,105100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Socorro

According to the labor force statistics for Socorro, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,253), 45.4% or 3,293 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 99 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 78.8% or 774 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.4% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Socorro
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years315 (34.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years520 (58.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years192 (34.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years284 (65.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years774 (78.8%)62 (8.0%)
45 to 54 Years534 (60.9%)29 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years247 (64.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years204 (35.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years187 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over36 (7.0%)7 (19.4%)
Total3,293 (45.4%)99 (3.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Socorro

According to labor force statistics for Socorro, 58.8% of individuals (2,236) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,803) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 92 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.2% or 767 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.8% or 62 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Socorro
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School156 (38.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma606 (40.5%)72 (4.8%)
College / Associate Degree706 (69.8%)89 (8.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher767 (86.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,236 (58.8%)156 (4.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Socorro

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Socorro are Community & Social Service (665 | 20.8%), Education Instruction & Library (617 | 19.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (577 | 18.1%), Management (269 | 8.4%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (221 | 6.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Socorro

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Socorro, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (70.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (49.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (47.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Business & Financial (91.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Socorro
OccupationMaleFemale
Management80 (29.7%)189 (70.3%)
Business & Financial8 (8.7%)84 (91.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science271 (47.0%)306 (53.0%)
Computers & Mathematics81 (44.5%)101 (55.5%)
Architecture & Engineering80 (46.0%)94 (54.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science110 (49.8%)111 (50.2%)
Community & Social Service 280 (42.1%)385 (57.9%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library252 (40.8%)365 (59.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment28 (70.0%)12 (30.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating24 (25.0%)72 (75.0%)
Health Technologists24 (43.6%)31 (56.4%)
Total (Category)663 (39.0%)1,036 (61.0%)
Total (Overall)1,495 (46.8%)1,700 (53.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Socorro are Cleaning & Maintenance (276 | 8.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (132 | 4.1%), Healthcare Support (102 | 3.2%), Security & Protection (33 | 1.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (28 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Socorro

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Socorro, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (69.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (69.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (47.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (38.8%), and Healthcare Support (38.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Socorro
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support63 (61.8%)39 (38.2%)
Security & Protection23 (69.7%)10 (30.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention18 (64.3%)10 (35.7%)
Law Enforcement5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving92 (69.7%)40 (30.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance169 (61.2%)107 (38.8%)
Personal Care & Service12 (52.2%)11 (47.8%)
Total (Category)359 (63.4%)207 (36.6%)
Total (Overall)1,495 (46.8%)1,700 (53.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Socorro are Office & Administration (309 | 9.7%), and Sales & Related (187 | 5.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Socorro

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Socorro
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related37 (19.8%)150 (80.2%)
Office & Administration21 (6.8%)288 (93.2%)
Total (Category)58 (11.7%)438 (88.3%)
Total (Overall)1,495 (46.8%)1,700 (53.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Socorro are Construction & Extraction (143 | 4.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (106 | 3.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (10 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Socorro

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Socorro
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction143 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)259 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,495 (46.8%)1,700 (53.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Socorro are Transportation (86 | 2.7%), Material Moving (77 | 2.4%), and Production (12 | 0.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Socorro

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Socorro
OccupationMaleFemale
Production12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation67 (77.9%)19 (22.1%)
Material Moving77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)156 (89.1%)19 (10.9%)
Total (Overall)1,495 (46.8%)1,700 (53.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Socorro

Employment Industries in Socorro

The major employment industries in Socorro include Educational Services (1,121 | 35.1%), Professional & Scientific (484 | 15.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (269 | 8.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (260 | 8.1%), and Retail Trade (235 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Socorro

Employment Industries by Sex in Socorro

The Socorro industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Socorro
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting18 (64.3%)10 (35.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing38 (46.3%)44 (53.7%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade147 (62.5%)88 (37.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Information39 (86.7%)6 (13.3%)
Finance & Insurance17 (20.7%)65 (79.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific190 (39.3%)294 (60.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Educational Services442 (39.4%)679 (60.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance101 (37.6%)168 (62.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation53 (42.7%)71 (57.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services127 (48.8%)133 (51.1%)
Public Administration67 (56.3%)52 (43.7%)
Total1,495 (46.8%)1,700 (53.2%)

Education in Socorro

School Enrollment in Socorro

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,660 students in Socorro are college / undergraduate (1,437 | 54.0%), elementary school (463 | 17.4%), and high school (285 | 10.7%).
School Enrollment in Socorro
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1104.1%
Kindergarten271.0%
Elementary School46317.4%
Middle School2338.8%
High School28510.7%
College / Undergraduate1,43754.0%
Graduate / Professional1054.0%
Total2,660100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Socorro

Out of a total of 2,660 students who are enrolled in schools in Socorro, 93 (3.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,567 (96.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 44 (10.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 84 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Socorro
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old361 (89.1%)44 (10.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds384 (92.7%)30 (7.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds209 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds712 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds677 (97.4%)18 (2.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,567 (96.5%)93 (3.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Socorro

Physical & health sciences (345 | 27.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (214 | 17.1%), business (161 | 12.8%), engineering (119 | 9.5%), and computers & mathematics (108 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 1,254 individuals in Socorro who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Socorro
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1088.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural21417.1%
Physical & Health Sciences34527.5%
Psychology262.1%
Social Sciences322.5%
Engineering1199.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology443.5%
Business16112.8%
Education665.3%
Literature & Languages262.1%
Liberal Arts & History423.4%
Visual & Performing Arts262.1%
Communications231.8%
Arts & Humanities221.8%
Total1,254100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Socorro

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Socorro

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Socorro are males with 3 vehicles (506, accounting for 35.7%) and females with 3 vehicles (465, making up 32.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Socorro
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle62 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle252 (17.8%)313 (20.2%)
2 Vehicles454 (32.0%)587 (37.9%)
3 Vehicles506 (35.7%)465 (30.0%)
4 Vehicles82 (5.8%)91 (5.9%)
5 or more Vehicles63 (4.4%)92 (5.9%)
Total1,419 (100.0%)1,548 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Socorro

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Socorro are 5 to 9 minutes (1,595 commuters, 55.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (647 commuters, 22.7%), and less than 5 minutes (265 commuters, 9.3%).
Commute Time in Socorro
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2659.3%
5 to 9 Minutes1,59555.9%
10 to 14 Minutes64722.7%
15 to 19 Minutes1986.9%
20 to 24 Minutes491.7%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes90.3%
35 to 39 Minutes120.4%
40 to 44 Minutes130.5%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes501.8%
90 or more Minutes150.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Socorro

The most common commute times in Socorro are 5 to 9 minutes (766 commuters, 55.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (829 commuters, 56.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Socorro
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes160 (11.6%)105 (7.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes766 (55.5%)829 (56.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes274 (19.9%)373 (25.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes75 (5.4%)123 (8.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes49 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes9 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes12 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes13 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes7 (0.5%)43 (2.9%)
90 or more Minutes15 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Socorro

The most frequent times of departure to work in Socorro are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (226, 16.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (437, 29.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Socorro
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM17 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM71 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM50 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM174 (12.6%)148 (10.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM43 (3.1%)102 (6.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM190 (13.8%)193 (13.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM226 (16.4%)437 (29.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM150 (10.9%)197 (13.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM94 (6.8%)36 (2.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM189 (13.7%)183 (12.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM24 (1.7%)33 (2.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)25 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM124 (9.0%)59 (4.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM28 (2.0%)60 (4.1%)
Total1,380 (100.0%)1,473 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Socorro

Occupancy by Ownership in Socorro

Of the total 2,694 dwellings in Socorro, owner-occupied units account for 1,669 (62.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,025 (38.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Socorro
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,66962.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,02538.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,694100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Socorro

Occupancy by Household Size in Socorro
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,02137.9%
2-Person Household81930.4%
3-Person Household44916.7%
4+ Person Household40515.0%
Total Housing Units2,694100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Socorro

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Socorro
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household570 (55.8%)451 (44.2%)
2-Person Household586 (71.6%)233 (28.4%)
3-Person Household253 (56.4%)196 (43.6%)
4+ Person Household260 (64.2%)145 (35.8%)
Total Housing Units1,669 (62.0%)1,025 (38.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Socorro

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Socorro
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School247 (67.9%)117 (32.1%)
High School Diploma327 (39.1%)509 (60.9%)
College/Associate Degree535 (68.9%)242 (31.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher560 (78.1%)157 (21.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Socorro

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Socorro
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years35013.0%
35 to 44 Years38514.3%
45 to 54 Years41015.2%
55 to 64 Years59121.9%
65 to 74 Years65424.3%
75 to 84 Years2549.4%
85 Years and Over501.9%
Total2,694100.0%

Housing Finances in Socorro

Median Income by Occupancy in Socorro

Median Income by Occupancy in Socorro
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,669 (62.0%)$65,347
Renter-Occupied1,025 (38.1%)$24,846
Average2,694 (100.0%)$42,622

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Socorro

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Socorro
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00038 (2.3%)32 (3.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)96 (9.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999164 (9.8%)172 (16.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99996 (5.8%)122 (11.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99983 (5.0%)95 (9.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999118 (7.1%)217 (21.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999164 (9.8%)74 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999252 (15.1%)129 (12.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999197 (11.8%)43 (4.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999272 (16.3%)35 (3.4%)
$150,000 or more285 (17.1%)10 (1.0%)
Total1,669 (100.0%)1,025 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Socorro

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Socorro
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300243 (14.6%)102 (10.0%)
$300 to $499640 (38.4%)224 (21.8%)
$500 to $799194 (11.6%)250 (24.4%)
$800 to $999158 (9.5%)137 (13.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499267 (16.0%)228 (22.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999103 (6.2%)37 (3.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49936 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99928 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,669 (100.0%)1,025 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Socorro

Housing Structures in Socorro

Housing Structures in Socorro
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,38951.6%
Single Unit, Attached301.1%
2 Unit Apartments491.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2439.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments612.3%
10 or more Apartments1656.1%
Mobile Home / Other75728.1%
Total2,694100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Socorro

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Socorro
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,077 (77.5%)312 (22.5%)
Single Unit, Attached18 (60.0%)12 (40.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments31 (12.8%)212 (87.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)165 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other543 (71.7%)214 (28.3%)
Total1,669 (62.0%)1,025 (38.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Socorro

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Socorro
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)20 (1.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms62 (3.7%)381 (37.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms849 (50.9%)418 (40.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms553 (33.1%)164 (16.0%)
8 or more Rooms205 (12.3%)42 (4.1%)
Total1,669 (100.0%)1,025 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Socorro

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Socorro
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,238 (74.2%)712 (69.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas139 (8.3%)59 (5.8%)
Electricity99 (5.9%)217 (21.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels193 (11.6%)37 (3.6%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,669 (100.0%)1,025 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Socorro

Household Vehicle Usage in Socorro
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle81 (4.9%)118 (11.5%)
1 Vehicle550 (33.0%)582 (56.8%)
2 Vehicles507 (30.4%)234 (22.8%)
3 or more Vehicles531 (31.8%)91 (8.9%)
Total1,669 (100.0%)1,025 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Socorro

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Socorro

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,067602
Median Property Value$97,800$178,500
Median Household Income$50,483$157
Monthly Housing Costs$359$0
Real Estate Taxes$669$10

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Socorro

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Socorro
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000262 (24.5%)8 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999278 (26.1%)54 (9.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999424 (39.7%)513 (85.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99995 (8.9%)27 (4.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more8 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,067 (100.0%)602 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Socorro

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Socorro
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00038 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999308 (28.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99980 (7.5%)35 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99999 (9.3%)38 (6.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999164 (15.4%)65 (10.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999107 (10.0%)88 (14.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999143 (13.4%)90 (14.9%)
$150,000 or more128 (12.0%)129 (21.4%)
Total1,067 (100.0%)602 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Socorro

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Socorro
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x498 (46.7%)96,290 (15,995.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x188 (17.6%)403 (66.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x60 (5.6%)109 (18.1%)
4.0x or more310 (29.0%)37 (6.1%)
Total1,067 (100.0%)602 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Socorro

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Socorro
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800575 (53.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499184 (17.2%)103 (17.1%)
$800 to $1,499217 (20.3%)197 (32.7%)
Total1,067 (100.0%)602 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Socorro

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Socorro

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Socorro
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years456 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,503 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,214 (99.0%)12 (1.0%)
26 to 34 Years762 (81.2%)176 (18.8%)
35 to 44 Years966 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years778 (90.0%)86 (10.0%)
55 to 64 Years918 (98.9%)10 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,081 (97.8%)24 (2.2%)
75 Years and older513 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,191 (96.4%)308 (3.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Socorro

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Socorro
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born456 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,503 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,214 (99.0%)12 (1.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Socorro

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Socorro
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,573 (97.6%)39 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,684 (95.1%)86 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,419 (91.4%)133 (8.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999664 (93.0%)50 (7.0%)
$100,000 and over2,415 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Socorro

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Socorro
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6365 (80.0%)238 (52.2%)
6 to 18 Years774 (51.5%)729 (48.5%)
19 to 25 Years366 (29.8%)1,018 (83.0%)
25 to 34 Years489 (52.1%)336 (35.8%)
35 to 44 Years355 (36.7%)751 (77.7%)
45 to 54 Years292 (33.8%)518 (60.0%)
55 to 64 Years409 (44.1%)606 (65.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,060 (95.9%)402 (36.4%)
75 Years and over513 (100.0%)224 (43.7%)
Total4,623 (54.4%)4,822 (56.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Socorro

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Socorro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years21 (5.1%)44 (6.6%)
18 to 34 Years144 (10.7%)140 (11.0%)
35 to 64 Years450 (30.6%)351 (27.3%)
65 to 74 Years275 (53.1%)298 (50.8%)
75 Years and over131 (66.5%)246 (77.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Socorro

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Socorro: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years86 (6.4%)73 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years194 (13.2%)23 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years64 (12.4%)11 (1.9%)
75 Years and over115 (58.4%)134 (42.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Socorro: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years86 (6.4%)76 (5.9%)
35 to 64 Years195 (13.3%)134 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years150 (29.0%)80 (13.6%)
75 Years and over31 (15.7%)110 (34.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Socorro: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21 (5.1%)28 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years133 (9.9%)89 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years256 (17.4%)199 (15.5%)
65 to 74 Years107 (20.7%)144 (24.5%)
75 Years and over66 (33.5%)205 (64.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Socorro: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)28 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years97 (7.2%)115 (9.0%)
35 to 64 Years190 (12.9%)218 (16.9%)
65 to 74 Years175 (33.8%)218 (37.1%)
75 Years and over74 (37.6%)220 (69.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Socorro: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years86 (6.4%)110 (8.6%)
35 to 64 Years128 (8.7%)92 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years143 (27.6%)165 (28.1%)
75 Years and over59 (29.9%)187 (59.2%)

Technology Access in Socorro

Computing Device Access in Socorro

Computing Device Access in Socorro
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,68262.4%
Smartphone1,63360.6%
Tablet1,11641.4%
No Computing Device76328.3%
Total2,694100.0%

Internet Access in Socorro

Internet Access in Socorro
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,26847.1%
Cellular Data Only2429.0%
Satellite Internet1365.1%
No Internet1,03938.6%
Total2,694100.0%

Socorro Summary

Socorro, New Mexico is a small city located in the Rio Grande Valley of Central New Mexico. It is the county seat of Socorro County and is located about 60 miles south of Albuquerque. The city has a population of 8,906 as of the 2010 census, making it the ninth largest city in the state.

History

The area around Socorro has been inhabited for thousands of years by various Native American tribes, including the Apache, Navajo, and Pueblo. The first Europeans to visit the area were Spanish explorers in the late 1500s. The area was part of the Spanish province of New Mexico until 1821, when Mexico gained independence from Spain. The area was then part of the Mexican state of Chihuahua until 1848, when the United States acquired it as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
The city of Socorro was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of San Miguel del Bado. The settlers named the new town after the nearby Socorro River, which was named by the Spanish for the “help” they received from the local Native Americans. The town quickly grew and by the late 1800s had become an important trading center for the region.

Geography

Socorro is located in the Rio Grande Valley of Central New Mexico. The city is situated at an elevation of 4,719 feet and is surrounded by the San Mateo Mountains to the east and the Magdalena Mountains to the west. The Rio Grande River flows through the city, providing a source of water for the area.
The climate in Socorro is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F, with an average high of 90°F in the summer and an average low of 37°F in the winter. The average annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with most of it falling in the summer months.

Economy

The economy of Socorro is largely based on agriculture, with the main crops being alfalfa, cotton, and chile peppers. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large solar panel manufacturing plant. The city is also home to New Mexico Tech, a research university that specializes in science and engineering.
The city’s largest employer is the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, which employs over 1,000 people. Other major employers include the Socorro Independent School District, the Socorro County government, and the Socorro General Hospital.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Socorro was 8,906. The racial makeup of the city was 73.3% White, 0.9% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 20.2% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 57.2% of the population.
The median household income in Socorro was $30,945, and the median family income was $37,917. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 18.2% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Socorro?
Total Population of Socorro is 8,605.
What is the Total Male Population of Socorro?
Total Male Population of Socorro is 4,317.
What is the Total Female Population of Socorro?
Total Female Population of Socorro is 4,288.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Socorro?
There are 100.68 Males per 100 Females in Socorro.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Socorro?
There are 99.33 Females per 100 Males in Socorro.
What is the Median Population Age in Socorro?
Median Population Age in Socorro is 36.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Socorro
Average Family Size in Socorro is 4.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Socorro
Average Household Size in Socorro is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Socorro?
Per Capita income in Socorro is $24,929.
What is the Median Family Income in Socorro?
Median Family Income in Socorro is $60,769.
What is the Median Household income in Socorro?
Median Household Income in Socorro is $42,622.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Socorro?
Income or Wage Gap in Socorro is 14.1%.
Women in Socorro earn 85.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Socorro?
Family Income Deficit in Socorro is $7,486.
Families that are below poverty line in Socorro earn $7,486 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Socorro?
Inequality or Gini Index in Socorro is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Socorro?
There are 3,293 People in the Labor Forcein in Socorro.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Socorro?
45.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Socorro.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Socorro?
Unemployment Rate in Socorro is 3.0%.