Socorro, NM Demographics
A map of Socorro's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 4,900 | 56.3% |
White | 2,823 | 32.4% |
Native American/Other | 378 | 4.3% |
Asian | 263 | 3.0% |
Multiracial | 252 | 2.9% |
Black | 91 | 1.0% |
Socorro, New Mexico had a population of 8,707 in 2020. It was 32.4% White, 1.0% Black, 3.0% Asian, 56.3% Hispanic, 4.3% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Socorro, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Socorro is the 27th most populous. 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's White Population
2,823 residents of Socorro identify as White, or 32.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Socorro roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Socorro is ranked #272 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Socorro is more White than neighboring Luis Lopez (30.3% White), and Polvadera (25.8% White). Socorro is less White than neighboring Escondida (42.2% White), Lemitar (38.4% White), and San Antonio (34.5% White).
Socorro's Black Population
91 residents of Socorro identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Socorro roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Socorro is ranked #87 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
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
263 residents of Socorro identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Socorro roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Socorro is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Socorro is more Asian than neighboring Escondida (0% Asian), Luis Lopez (0% Asian), Lemitar (0.6% Asian), San Antonio (0% Asian), and Polvadera (0% Asian).
Socorro's Hispanic Population
4,900 residents of Socorro identify as Hispanic, or 56.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Socorro slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Socorro is ranked #196 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Socorro is more Hispanic than neighboring Escondida (53.3% Hispanic). Socorro is less Hispanic than neighboring Luis Lopez (63.6% Hispanic), Lemitar (57.5% Hispanic), San Antonio (61.1% Hispanic), and Polvadera (74.2% Hispanic).
Socorro's Native American/Other Population
378 residents of Socorro identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Socorro slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Socorro is ranked #162 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Socorro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Escondida (0% Native American/Other), Luis Lopez (0% Native American/Other), Lemitar (0.3% Native American/Other), San Antonio (1.8% Native American/Other), and Polvadera (0% Native American/Other).
Socorro's Multiracial Population
252 residents of Socorro identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Socorro roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Socorro is ranked #191 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Socorro is more Multiracial than neighboring San Antonio (2.7% Multiracial), and Polvadera (0% Multiracial). Socorro is less Multiracial than neighboring Escondida (4.4% Multiracial), Luis Lopez (6.1% Multiracial), and Lemitar (3.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.