Population 37,716 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Socorro
Household size in Socorro
| Period | Socorro | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.66 | 3.24 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.63 | 3.25 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.63 | 3.15 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.29 | 3.01 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.37 | −0.23 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Socorro are large by national standards, averaging 3.29 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.66, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Socorro
| Period | Socorro | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.4 | 31.9 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.9 | 32.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.6 | 33.7 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.0 | 34.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +3.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Socorro is young: half of its residents are under 34.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 30.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Socorro
| Period | Socorro | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 17.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 17.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 16.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 16.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Socorro: 17.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Socorro has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Texas cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Socorro
Renters in Socorro
| Period | Socorro | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 36.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 38.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 35.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Socorro is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than half of owners (54.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Socorro
| Period | Socorro | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 8.6% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 10.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 8.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Socorro: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.8 points, as it has nationally. Socorro has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Texas cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Socorro
| Period | Socorro | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1990 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Socorro is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2000, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Socorro
| Period | Socorro | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $632 | $744 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $696 | $877 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $768 | $942 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,115 | $1,233 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$483 | +$489 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Socorro pays $1,115 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $483 a month since 2006–10, up 76%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Socorro
Bachelor's degrees in Socorro
| Period | Socorro | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 20.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 21.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 23.8% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 25.8% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Socorro: 12.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 51 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Socorro
| Period | Socorro | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.2% | 71.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 58.2% | 75.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 62.9% | 79.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 69.5% | 81.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +10.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in Socorro never finished high school, well above the national share: only 69.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.3 points, in line with the national trend. Only 41 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Socorro
| Period | Socorro | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 8.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 9.0% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Socorro is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the El Paso area overall (6.0%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.1 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Socorro compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socorro | 3.29 | 34.0 | 17.7% | 17.9% | 5.8% | 2000 | $1,115 | 12.2% | 69.5% | 4.8% |
| San Elizario | 3.93 | 31.8 | 21.4% | 24.7% | 7.1% | 2001 | $980 | 7.6% | 58.7% | 2.5% |
| Horizon City | 3.54 | 30.4 | 18.6% | 15.1% | 7.0% | 2004 | $1,335 | 17.4% | 87.9% | 9.4% |
| Clint | 3.35 | 34.5 | 17.2% | 23.7% | 8.8% | 1995 | $981 | 13.3% | 71.0% | 4.3% |
| Cuadrilla | 2.78 | 33.1 | 11.5% | 13.3% | 5.1% | 1991 | $1,014 | 16.7% | 70.3% | 0.1% |
| El Paso area | 3.01 | 34.9 | 16.9% | 35.7% | 8.1% | 1990 | $1,233 | 25.8% | 81.7% | 6.0% |
| Fabens | 2.84 | 40.3 | 15.4% | 23.1% | 16.0% | 1987 | $798 | 13.3% | 64.4% | 3.1% |
| Salt Flat | 2.65 | 47.4 | 12.4% | 21.1% | 27.3% | 1983 | $908 | 14.7% | 70.3% | 5.4% |
| Cloverdale | 2.85 | 45.7 | 11.0% | 3.2% | 37.6% | 1986 | $773 | 29.0% | 91.4% | 2.5% |
| Mentone | 1.39 | 78.3 | 10.2% | 85.3% | 17.7% | 1945 | $1,313 | 28.5% | 85.9% | 0.2% |
| Wink | 2.52 | 38.1 | 8.4% | 10.3% | 6.4% | 1970 | $667 | 15.5% | 91.3% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Socorro. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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