Socorro County, New Mexico
Socorro County: County in New Mexico, United States
About
Socorro County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,866 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,541 inhabitants. Its county seat is Socorro. The county was created 173 years ago in 1852.
Quick Facts about Socorro County
| Population : | 16,541 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| Area : | 17220 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.03% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.97% |
| Altitude : | 4,623 feet / 1409 meters |
| Capital : | Socorro |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1852 |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 10:50:59 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Socorro County is located at 34°0'26"N 106°55'49"W (34.0072400, -106.9303300). It has 6 neighbors: Catron County, Cibola County, Lincoln County, Sierra County, Torrance County and Valencia County.
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The largest city of Socorro County is Socorro with a population of 8,315. Other cities include and Magdalena population 869. See all Socorro County cities & populated places.
Socorro County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Socorro County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Socorro | 8,315 | City in New Mexico |
| Magdalena | 869 | Human settlement in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Socorro County
Socorro County has 6 neighbours.
- Catron County county in New Mexico, United States
- Cibola County county in New Mexico, United States
- Lincoln County county in New Mexico, United States
- Sierra County county in New Mexico, United States
- Torrance County county in New Mexico, United States
- Valencia County county in New Mexico, United States
- Socorro
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Socorro County decreased by 8.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 17,866 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,775 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,475 | -1.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,509 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,258 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,152 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,964 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,832 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,704 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,637 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,541 | -0.58% | estimation process |
New Mexico Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 681,666 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Albuquerque | 562,540 | The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. |
| Doña Ana County | 221,262 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Santa Fe County | 151,946 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Sandoval County | 148,904 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| San Juan County | 123,312 | County in southeastern Utah, United States |
| Las Cruces | 105,096 | The second most populous city in New Mexico. |
| Rio Rancho | 99,885 | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. |
| Santa Fe | 84,996 | The capital of New Mexico. |
| Valencia County | 77,574 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Lea County | 71,830 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| McKinley County | 70,824 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Otero County | 67,967 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Chaves County | 64,711 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Eddy County | 58,418 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Curry County | 48,793 | County in Oregon, United States |
