Socorro County Demographics

A map of Socorro County's Population by Race

Socorro County, New Mexico had a population of 16,595 in 2020. It was 32.3% White, 0.7% Black, 1.8% Asian, 50.3% Hispanic, 12.2% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Socorro County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Socorro County is the 22nd most populous county of the 33 counties in New Mexico.

Socorro County's White Population

5,361 residents of Socorro County identify as White, or 32.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Socorro County roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Socorro County is ranked #24 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Socorro County is more White than neighboring Cibola County (20.4% White). Socorro County is less White than neighboring Sierra County (64.8% White), Bernalillo County (37.5% White), and Torrance County (51.6% White).

Socorro County's Black Population

121 residents of Socorro County identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Socorro County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Socorro County is ranked #22 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Socorro County is more Black than neighboring Sierra County (0.6% Black). Socorro County is less Black than neighboring Valencia County (1% Black), Bernalillo County (2.6% Black), Torrance County (0.8% Black), and Cibola County (0.9% Black).

Socorro County's Asian Population

295 residents of Socorro County identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Socorro County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Socorro County is ranked #3 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Socorro County is more Asian than neighboring Valencia County (0.4% Asian), Sierra County (1% Asian), Torrance County (0.3% Asian), and Cibola County (0.7% Asian). Socorro County is less Asian than neighboring Bernalillo County (2.8% Asian).

Socorro County's Hispanic Population

8,353 residents of Socorro County identify as Hispanic, or 50.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Socorro County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Socorro County is ranked #12 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Socorro County is more Hispanic than neighboring Sierra County (28.6% Hispanic), Bernalillo County (48.7% Hispanic), Torrance County (41.6% Hispanic), and Cibola County (31.8% Hispanic). Socorro County is less Hispanic than neighboring Valencia County (60.1% Hispanic).

Socorro County's Native American/Other Population

2,029 residents of Socorro County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 12.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Socorro County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Socorro County is ranked #5 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Socorro County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Valencia County (3.7% Native American/Other), Sierra County (1.2% Native American/Other), Bernalillo County (5.1% Native American/Other), and Torrance County (2.2% Native American/Other). Socorro County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cibola County (44.1% Native American/Other).

Socorro County's Multiracial Population

436 residents of Socorro County identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Socorro County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Socorro County is ranked #17 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Socorro County is more Multiracial than neighboring Valencia County (2.4% Multiracial), and Cibola County (2.1% Multiracial). Socorro County is less Multiracial than neighboring Sierra County (3.7% Multiracial), Bernalillo County (3.2% Multiracial), and Torrance County (3.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.