Socorro, NM Demographics

A map of Socorro's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	4,079	4,900	48.1%	56.3%
White	2,338	2,823	27.6%	32.4%
Native American/Other	1,212	378	14.3%	4.3%
Multiracial	529	252	6.2%	2.9%
Asian	269	263	3.2%	3.0%
Black	54	91	0.6%	1.0%

Socorro, New Mexico has an estimated population of 8,481, a slight decrease from the 8,707 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.1% Hispanic, 27.6% White, 14.3% Native American/Other, 6.2% Multiracial, 3.2% Asian, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Socorro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Socorro has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than 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, that probability was 57.4% in 2020 and 66.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Socorro is ranked the 29th most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Socorro was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Socorro's White Population

2,338 residents of Socorro, or 27.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Socorro is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Socorro ranks 272nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Socorro's White population has declined by an estimated 17.2%. White residents' share of Socorro's population has decreased from 32.4% to 27.6%.

Socorro is more White than neighboring Escondida (0% White), and Polvadera (21.5% White). Socorro is less White than neighboring Luis Lopez (98.1% White), Lemitar (82.9% White), and San Antonio (46.1% White).

Socorro's Black Population

54 residents of Socorro, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Socorro is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Socorro ranks 87th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Socorro's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.7%. Black residents' share of Socorro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Socorro is more Black than neighboring Escondida (0% Black), Luis Lopez (0% Black), Lemitar (0% Black), San Antonio (0% Black), and Polvadera (0% Black).

Socorro's Asian Population

269 residents of Socorro, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Socorro is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Socorro ranks 17th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Socorro's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. Asian residents' share of Socorro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Socorro is more Asian than neighboring Escondida (0% Asian), Luis Lopez (0% Asian), Lemitar (0% Asian), San Antonio (0% Asian), and Polvadera (0% Asian).

Socorro's Hispanic Population

4,079 residents of Socorro, or 48.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Socorro is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Socorro ranks 196th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Socorro's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Socorro's population has decreased from 56.3% to 48.1%.

Socorro is more Hispanic than neighboring Escondida (0% Hispanic), Luis Lopez (1.9% Hispanic), and Lemitar (17.1% Hispanic). Socorro is less Hispanic than neighboring San Antonio (53.9% Hispanic), and Polvadera (78.5% Hispanic).

Socorro's Native American/Other Population

1,212 residents of Socorro, or 14.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Socorro is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Socorro ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Socorro's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 220.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Socorro's population has increased from 4.3% to 14.3%.

Socorro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Escondida (0% Native American/Other), Luis Lopez (0% Native American/Other), Lemitar (0% Native American/Other), San Antonio (0% Native American/Other), and Polvadera (0% Native American/Other).

Socorro's Multiracial Population

529 residents of Socorro, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Socorro is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Socorro ranks 200th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Socorro's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 109.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Socorro's population has increased from 2.9% to 6.2%.

Socorro is more Multiracial than neighboring Escondida (0% Multiracial), Luis Lopez (0% Multiracial), Lemitar (0% Multiracial), San Antonio (0% Multiracial), and Polvadera (0% 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.