2023 ACS Census Data · Population 16,308
Socorro County is a small county in New Mexico with a population of 16,308. The median household income is $47,556, 27% below the national average. The poverty rate is 29.0%, median home value is $143,200, and 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 24% below the national average.
Population
16,308
2023 estimate
Rank #2079 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$47,556
Household
Rank #2818 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$143,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #2129 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #1707 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
37.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
14% below New Mexico avg·27% below national avg
Poverty Rate
45% below New Mexico avg·93% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
15% below New Mexico avg·24% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$25,898
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
29.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
44.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
21% below New Mexico avg·32% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
25% below New Mexico avg·30% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
0% above New Mexico avg·1% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
8% above New Mexico avg·9% above national avg
Housing Units
7,642
Households
5,222
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.0
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,330
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
59.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
15 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
12% below New Mexico avg·13% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below New Mexico avg·4% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
17.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.9%
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