Socorro County, New Mexico
County
Overview
- County Name
- Socorro County
- State
- New Mexico
- FIPS Code
- 35053
- State FIPS
- 35
- County FIPS
- 053
Geography
- Land Area
- 6646.39 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.87 sq mi
- Total Area
- 6648.26 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.991658
- Longitude
- -106.939136
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 15,800
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,931
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,769 | 49.2% |
| Hispanic | 8,037 | 50.9% |
| White | 5,341 | 33.8% |
| Black | 63 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 79 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,717 | 10.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,994 | 50.2% |
| Hispanic | 5,932 | 49.7% |
| White | 4,716 | 39.5% |
| Black | 159 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,026 | 8.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,200
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $40,807
- Poverty Rate
- 31.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,101
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,842 | 42.2% |
| Black | 64 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 294 | 1.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,212
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,909 | 48.1% |
| Republican | 3,320 | 32.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,788 | 17.5% |
| Other | 33 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,036 | 49.3% |
| Female | 5,175 | 50.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,380 | 42.9% |
| Hispanic | 4,532 | 44.4% |
| Black | 21 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,734
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,829 | 64.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,267 | 50.0% |
| Black | 9 | 42.9% |
| Asian | 41 | 45.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,756 | 54.7% |
| Female | 2,977 | 57.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,248 (31.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,915 (19.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,693
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $145,096
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $674
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 63.5%
- Work From Home
- 19.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.