Socorro County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Socorro County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 16,308. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Socorro County is 39.7 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 39.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Socorro County is $47,556. This is 23% lower than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 29.0%. This is 60% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $143,200. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $232,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Socorro County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 50.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 32.9%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.7%.