In 2022, Socorro, NM had a population of 8.61k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $42,622. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Socorro, NM grew from 8,553 to 8,605, a 0.608% increase and its median household income declined from $45,142 to $42,622, a −5.58% decrease.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Socorro, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (40.8%), White (Hispanic) (24.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (15.1%), Other (Hispanic) (7.12%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.87%).
None of the households in Socorro, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
94.3% of the residents in Socorro, NM are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Socorro, NM are New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (310 degrees awarded in 2022).
In 2022, the median property value in Socorro, NM was $149,200, and the homeownership rate was 62%.
Most people in Socorro, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 9.03 minutes. The average car ownership in Socorro, NM was 3 cars per household.