Socorro, New Mexico
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City Overview
As of 2009, Socorro's population is 8,518 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -3.08 percent.
The median home cost in Socorro is $99,770. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.70 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Socorro's cost of living is 15.19% Lower than the U.S. average.
Socorro public schools spend $4,669 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Socorro.
The unemployment rate in Socorro is 4.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Positive. Socorro jobs have Increased by 0.10 percent.
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People
The 2009 Socorro, NM, population is 8,518. There are 596 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Socorro, NM
The median age is 32.4. The US median is 37.6. 44.63% of people in Socorro, NM, are married. 12.90% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.43 people. 18.23% of people are married, with children. 12.96% have children, but are single.
Race in Socorro, NM
65.01% of people are white, 0.79% are black, 2.66% are asian, 4.14% are native american, and 26.87% claim 'Other'.
54.26% of the people in Socorro, NM, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 45.74% are non-hispanic).
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re: Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not: God bless our dear friend Kate but I'm not sure what Socorro she is referring to. The population of the city is closer to 9 thousand than 9 million and for the county... (read more)Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not Far: Socorro County, New Mexico, is one of the largest counties in the state (6626 square miles)but with a population of only about 18 million. Most of the population... (read more)Have an opinion about Socorro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Socorro Click Here
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Health
There are 61 physicians per 100,000 population in Socorro, NM. The US average is 170.
Socorro, NM Health Index
Air quality in Socorro, NM is 54 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Socorro, NM is 40 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 40 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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re: Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not: God bless our dear friend Kate but I'm not sure what Socorro she is referring to. The population of the city is closer to 9 thousand than 9 million and for the county... (read more)Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not Far: Socorro County, New Mexico, is one of the largest counties in the state (6626 square miles)but with a population of only about 18 million. Most of the population... (read more)Have an opinion about Socorro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Socorro Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 4.00% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | 0.10% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 36.10% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.88% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.10% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $15,311 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $25,278 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 34.42% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 15.82% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 10.10% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 13.83% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 12.26% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 5.01% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 6.75% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.72% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.09% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.00% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 9.55% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 31.60% | 20.24% |
| Service | 19.09% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 20.74% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1.08% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 11.12% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 6.81% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Socorro, NM, is 4.00%, with job growth of 0.10%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 36.10%.
Socorro, NM Taxes
Socorro, NM,sales tax rate is 6.88%. Income tax is 7.10%.
Socorro, NM Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $15,311, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $25,278.
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re: Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not: God bless our dear friend Kate but I'm not sure what Socorro she is referring to. The population of the city is closer to 9 thousand than 9 million and for the county... (read more)Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not Far: Socorro County, New Mexico, is one of the largest counties in the state (6626 square miles)but with a population of only about 18 million. Most of the population... (read more)Have an opinion about Socorro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Socorro Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 31 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $99,770 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -3.70% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 52.39% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 13.19% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 33.94% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $4.44 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 6.04% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 10.66% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 10.81% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 16.21% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 16.36% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.63% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.79% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 4.63% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 0.88% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.00% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.00% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.00% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 4.06% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 4.19% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 5.42% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 20.51% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 28.56% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 13.39% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 8.64% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 5.86% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 9.36% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Socorro, NM, is $99,770. Home appreciation is -3.70% over the last year. The median age of Socorro, NM, real estate is 31 years.
Socorro, NM Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 33.94% of the Socorro, NM, population. 13.19% of houses and apartments in Socorro, NM, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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re: Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not: God bless our dear friend Kate but I'm not sure what Socorro she is referring to. The population of the city is closer to 9 thousand than 9 million and for the county... (read more)Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not Far: Socorro County, New Mexico, is one of the largest counties in the state (6626 square miles)but with a population of only about 18 million. Most of the population... (read more)Have an opinion about Socorro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Socorro Click Here
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Crime
Socorro, NM, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Socorro, NM, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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re: Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not: God bless our dear friend Kate but I'm not sure what Socorro she is referring to. The population of the city is closer to 9 thousand than 9 million and for the county... (read more)Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not Far: Socorro County, New Mexico, is one of the largest counties in the state (6626 square miles)but with a population of only about 18 million. Most of the population... (read more)Have an opinion about Socorro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Socorro Click Here
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Climate
Socorro, NM, gets 9 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 7 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 47.
On average, there are 280 sunny days per year in Socorro, NM. The July high is around 94 degrees. The January low is 22. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 73 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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re: Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not: God bless our dear friend Kate but I'm not sure what Socorro she is referring to. The population of the city is closer to 9 thousand than 9 million and for the county... (read more)Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not Far: Socorro County, New Mexico, is one of the largest counties in the state (6626 square miles)but with a population of only about 18 million. Most of the population... (read more)Have an opinion about Socorro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Socorro Click Here
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Education
Socorro, NM, schools spend $4,669 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 328 students per librarian, and 430 children per counselor in Socorro, NM schools.
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re: Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not: God bless our dear friend Kate but I'm not sure what Socorro she is referring to. The population of the city is closer to 9 thousand than 9 million and for the county... (read more)Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not Far: Socorro County, New Mexico, is one of the largest counties in the state (6626 square miles)but with a population of only about 18 million. Most of the population... (read more)Have an opinion about Socorro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Socorro Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Socorro, NM, takes 16 minutes. 68% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
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re: Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not: God bless our dear friend Kate but I'm not sure what Socorro she is referring to. The population of the city is closer to 9 thousand than 9 million and for the county... (read more)Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not Far: Socorro County, New Mexico, is one of the largest counties in the state (6626 square miles)but with a population of only about 18 million. Most of the population... (read more)Have an opinion about Socorro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Socorro Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Socorro, NM is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Socorro, NM is more expensive.
Overall, Socorro, NM cost of living is 84.81.
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re: Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not: God bless our dear friend Kate but I'm not sure what Socorro she is referring to. The population of the city is closer to 9 thousand than 9 million and for the county... (read more)Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not Far: Socorro County, New Mexico, is one of the largest counties in the state (6626 square miles)but with a population of only about 18 million. Most of the population... (read more)Have an opinion about Socorro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Socorro Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 41.23% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 27.15% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 7.82% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 4.07% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.96% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.38% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.32% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.20% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 2.02% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.94% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 1.08% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.21% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.90% | 0.54% |
41.23% of the people in Socorro, NM are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 27.15% are Catholic; 7.82% are Protestant; 4.07% are LDS; 1.08% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Socorro, NM are Jewish; 0.21% are an eastern faith; 0.90% affilitates with Islam.
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re: Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not: God bless our dear friend Kate but I'm not sure what Socorro she is referring to. The population of the city is closer to 9 thousand than 9 million and for the county... (read more)Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not Far: Socorro County, New Mexico, is one of the largest counties in the state (6626 square miles)but with a population of only about 18 million. Most of the population... (read more)Have an opinion about Socorro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Socorro Click Here
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Voting
51.27% of the people in Socorro, NM are registered as Democrats. 47.08% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.66%.
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re: Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not: God bless our dear friend Kate but I'm not sure what Socorro she is referring to. The population of the city is closer to 9 thousand than 9 million and for the county... (read more)Socorro County - Quiet, Desert Beauty, but Not Far: Socorro County, New Mexico, is one of the largest counties in the state (6626 square miles)but with a population of only about 18 million. Most of the population... (read more)Have an opinion about Socorro? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Socorro Click Here
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