Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Socorro, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

37,123

Median Agei

32.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

95.2%35,344

White

2.1%796

Black

1.4%526

Asian

0.6%223

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%202

Other

0.1%29

Two or More

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.7%2,595

High School Diploma

21.1%4,689

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%1,168

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%2,287

Associate's Degree

9.4%2,097

Bachelor's Degree

9.1%2,015

Master's Degree

3.1%689

Professional Degree

0.4%85

Doctorate

0.2%43

HS or Higher

70.6%

BA or Higher

12.8%

Graduate+

3.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$144,500

Median Renti

$1,032

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.8%9,322

Renter-Occupied

18.2%2,074

Total Units

12,052

Homeownership

81.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

352

$750–$1,000

480

$1,000–$1,250

391

$1,250–$1,500

346

$1,500–$2,000

238

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

9.6%1,157

2010–2019

17.8%2,149

2000–2009

22.6%2,721

1990–1999

13.7%1,650

1980–1989

18.7%2,253

1970–1979

9.5%1,146

1960–1969

3.5%420

1950–1959

1.9%233

1940–1949

0.7%87

1939 or earlier

2%236

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.9%8,420

Electricity

21.7%2,476

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%222

Solar

1.3%143

Other

0.7%84

No Fuel

0.3%34

Wood

0.1%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,744

Mean Household Incomei

$65,536

Per Capita Incomei

$21,099

Poverty Ratei

20.6%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

17,383

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

166

Residentsi

426

Avg. Tenant Renti

$446/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers76 homes77% occupied$504/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 850 homes99% occupied$472/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC40 homes98% occupied$303/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,744/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

73.7%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

20.8%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

5.5%

Who Receives This Housing

83.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

99.1% of subsidized households are minority

12.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

11,98832.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

11,652

India

United Kingdom

China

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

16,387

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

846(3.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

67.2%Insured

32.8%Uninsured