Socorro, TX Demographics

A map of Socorro's Population by Race

Socorro, Texas had a population of 34,306 in 2020. It was 2.2% White, 0.2% Black, 0.1% Asian, 96.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.2% 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 1,860 places in Texas, Socorro is the 103rd 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

741 residents of Socorro identify as White, or 2.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Socorro considerably less than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Socorro is ranked #1681 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Socorro is more White than neighboring Sparks (1.1% White), San Elizario (1.6% White), and Morning Glory (2.1% White). Socorro is less White than neighboring Clint (11.1% White), and Horizon City (6.7% White).

Socorro's Black Population

77 residents of Socorro identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Socorro slightly less than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Socorro is ranked #1345 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Socorro is more Black than neighboring Morning Glory (0% Black). Socorro is less Black than neighboring Sparks (0.3% Black), Clint (0.4% Black), and Horizon City (1.3% Black).

Socorro's Asian Population

37 residents of Socorro identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Socorro slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Socorro is ranked #1190 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Socorro is more Asian than neighboring Clint (0% Asian), San Elizario (0% Asian), and Morning Glory (0% Asian). Socorro is less Asian than neighboring Horizon City (0.2% Asian).

Socorro's Hispanic Population

33,098 residents of Socorro identify as Hispanic, or 96.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Socorro considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Socorro is ranked #175 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Socorro is more Hispanic than neighboring Clint (87.4% Hispanic), and Horizon City (90.7% Hispanic). Socorro is less Hispanic than neighboring Sparks (97.9% Hispanic), San Elizario (97.6% Hispanic), and Morning Glory (97.3% Hispanic).

Socorro's Native American/Other Population

277 residents of Socorro identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Socorro roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Socorro is ranked #594 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Socorro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sparks (0.4% Native American/Other), Clint (0.3% Native American/Other), San Elizario (0.4% Native American/Other), Horizon City (0.5% Native American/Other), and Morning Glory (0% Native American/Other).

Socorro's Multiracial Population

76 residents of Socorro identify as Multiracial, or 0.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Socorro roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Socorro is ranked #1625 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Socorro is less Multiracial than neighboring Clint (0.8% Multiracial), Horizon City (0.7% Multiracial), and Morning Glory (0.6% Multiracial).

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