New Mexico Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,200 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 62 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $36,570 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,858 |
| Median Home Value | $137,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,693 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,957 (51.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,312 (17.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,424 (31.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,269 |
| Average Household Size | 2.94 |
| Family Households | 2,845 (54.0%) |
The table below compares Socorro County to the other 33 counties and county equivalents in New Mexico by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 23 | 34th |
| Population Density | # 27 | 22nd |
| Median Household Income | # 33 | 3rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 28 | 19th |
| Diversity Index | # 6 | 84th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Mexico Census Data Comparison Tool.
