Socorro County Demographics

A map of Socorro County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	8,155	8,353	50.3%	50.3%
White	5,316	5,361	32.8%	32.3%
Native American/Other	1,733	2,029	10.7%	12.2%
Multiracial	638	436	3.9%	2.6%
Asian	294	295	1.8%	1.8%
Black	64	121	0.4%	0.7%

Socorro County, New Mexico has an estimated population of 16,200, a slight decrease from the 16,595 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.3% Hispanic, 32.8% White, 10.7% Native American/Other, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Socorro County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Socorro is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Socorro County, that probability was 62.6% in 2020 and 62.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Socorro County is ranked the 22nd most populous county in New Mexico, out of 33 counties. Socorro County was ranked the 22nd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Socorro County's White Population

5,316 residents of Socorro County, or 32.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Socorro County is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Socorro County ranks 24th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Socorro County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Socorro County's population has increased from 32.3% to 32.8%.

Socorro County is more White than neighboring Valencia County (30.5% White), and Cibola County (19.5% White). Socorro County is less White than neighboring Sierra County (63.1% White), Bernalillo County (37.1% White), and Torrance County (48% White).

Socorro County's Black Population

64 residents of Socorro County, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Socorro County is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Socorro County ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Socorro County's Black population has declined by an estimated 47.1%. Black residents' share of Socorro County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Socorro County is more Black than neighboring Sierra County (0.1% Black). Socorro County is less Black than neighboring Valencia County (1% Black), Bernalillo County (2.6% Black), Torrance County (1.7% Black), and Cibola County (1.9% Black).

Socorro County's Asian Population

294 residents of Socorro County, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Socorro County is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Socorro County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Socorro County's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Socorro County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Socorro County is more Asian than neighboring Valencia County (0.7% Asian), Sierra County (0.2% Asian), Torrance County (0.2% Asian), and Cibola County (0.7% Asian). Socorro County is less Asian than neighboring Bernalillo County (2.8% Asian).

Socorro County's Hispanic Population

8,155 residents of Socorro County, or 50.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Socorro County is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Socorro County ranks 12th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Socorro County's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Socorro County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 50.3%.

Socorro County is more Hispanic than neighboring Sierra County (29.8% Hispanic), Bernalillo County (49.1% Hispanic), Torrance County (43.2% Hispanic), and Cibola County (32.9% Hispanic). Socorro County is less Hispanic than neighboring Valencia County (60.8% Hispanic).

Socorro County's Native American/Other Population

1,733 residents of Socorro County, or 10.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Socorro County is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Socorro County ranks 5th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Socorro County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Socorro County's population has decreased from 12.2% to 10.7%.

Socorro County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Valencia County (4.3% Native American/Other), Sierra County (0.2% Native American/Other), Bernalillo County (4.7% Native American/Other), and Torrance County (3.4% Native American/Other). Socorro County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cibola County (42.6% Native American/Other).

Socorro County's Multiracial Population

638 residents of Socorro County, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Socorro County is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Socorro County ranks 17th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Socorro County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Socorro County's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.9%.

Socorro County is more Multiracial than neighboring Valencia County (2.6% Multiracial), Bernalillo County (3.7% Multiracial), Torrance County (3.4% Multiracial), and Cibola County (2.4% Multiracial). Socorro County is less Multiracial than neighboring Sierra County (6.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.