Socorro, TX Demographics

A map of Socorro's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	35,344	33,098	95.2%	96.5%
White	796	741	2.1%	2.2%
Black	526	77	1.4%	0.2%
Native American/Other	231	277	0.6%	0.8%
Asian	223	37	0.6%	0.1%
Multiracial	3	76	0.0%	0.2%

Socorro, Texas has an estimated population of 37,123, an increase from the 34,306 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.2% Hispanic, 2.1% White, 1.4% Black, 0.6% Asian, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 6.9% in 2020 and 9.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Socorro is ranked the 96th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 103rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Socorro's White Population

796 residents of Socorro, or 2.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Socorro is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Socorro ranks 1685th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Socorro's White population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Socorro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Socorro is more White than neighboring Morning Glory (0% White). Socorro is less White than neighboring Sparks (2.2% White), Clint (11.3% White), San Elizario (2.3% White), and Horizon City (6.5% White).

Socorro's Black Population

526 residents of Socorro, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Socorro is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Socorro ranks 1361st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Socorro's Black population has grown by an estimated 583.1%. Black residents' share of Socorro's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.4%.

Socorro is more Black than neighboring Sparks (0% Black), San Elizario (0% Black), and Horizon City (1.1% Black). Socorro is less Black than neighboring Clint (9% Black), and Morning Glory (23.4% Black).

Socorro's Asian Population

223 residents of Socorro, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Socorro is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Socorro ranks 1241st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Socorro's Asian population has grown by an estimated 502.7%. Asian residents' share of Socorro's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.6%.

Socorro is more Asian than neighboring Sparks (0% Asian), Clint (0% Asian), San Elizario (0% Asian), and Morning Glory (0% Asian).

Socorro's Hispanic Population

35,344 residents of Socorro, or 95.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Socorro is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Socorro ranks 177th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Socorro's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Socorro's population has decreased from 96.5% to 95.2%.

Socorro is more Hispanic than neighboring Clint (78.5% Hispanic), Horizon City (90.7% Hispanic), and Morning Glory (76.6% Hispanic). Socorro is less Hispanic than neighboring Sparks (97.8% Hispanic), and San Elizario (97.7% Hispanic).

Socorro's Native American/Other Population

231 residents of Socorro, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Socorro is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Socorro ranks 649th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Socorro's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Socorro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Socorro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sparks (0% Native American/Other), Clint (0% Native American/Other), San Elizario (0% Native American/Other), and Morning Glory (0% Native American/Other). Socorro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Horizon City (0.8% Native American/Other).

Socorro's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Socorro, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Socorro is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Socorro ranks 1636th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Socorro's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 96.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Socorro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Socorro is less Multiracial than neighboring Clint (1.3% Multiracial), and Horizon City (0.3% 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.