Socorro, NM is a small town with a population of 8,553 and a population density of 575 people per square mile. This makes it less densely populated than the United States as whole which has a population density of 93 people per square mile. Socorro has several businesses including the historic Hotel La Fonda de Taos and Peppers Supermarket. There are also numerous year-round outdoor activities such as hiking at Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge or rock climbing at Box Canyon. Other organizations in Socorro include the Socorro Public Library and the Magdalena Historical Society. Local sporting events include basketball games at Socorro High School and baseball games at New Mexico Tech's field. There are also several elementary, middle, and high schools located in Socorro for younger residents to attend.
The population in Socorro is 8,553. There are 592 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Socorro is 36.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Socorro is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Socorro
- 33.8% are married
- 14.6% are divorced
- 12.5% are married with children
- 29.8% have children, but are single
Race in Socorro
- 28.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 3.2% are Asian
- 7.4% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 58.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander