Socorro County , New Mexico
Population: 16,308 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $47,556 Home $143,200 Rent $653/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 16,308 residents, Socorro County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for New Mexico and neighboring counties alike.
$47,556
Median Income
household
$143,200
Home Value
median
$653/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $47,556 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,898 |
| Poverty Rate | 29.0% |
| Median Home Value | $143,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $653/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 73.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 16,308 |
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
36.2%
Obesity
15.7%
Diabetes
15.5%
Smoking
32.1%
High Blood Pressure
29.9%
No Physical Activity
22.7%
Depression
31.8%
Insufficient Sleep
69.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 61.5 · 61th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
7.09
🔥 Wildfire
86.99
❄️ Winter Storm
62.89
🌍 Earthquake
75.95
☀️ Drought
72.42
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