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Crime in Socorro summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Socorro. Key points include:
There were 377 total crimes in Socorro in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Socorro is 953.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Socorro is 141.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Socorro is 812.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Socorro is -54.99% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Socorro Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Socorro / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 377 | 953.9 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 56 | 141.7 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.5 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 15.2 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 44 | 111.3 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 321 | 812.2 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 44 | 111.3 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 201 | 508.6 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 76 | 192.3 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Socorro summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Socorro. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Socorro is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Socorro is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Socorro is $208,215.
The median income in Socorro is $54,744.
Socorro's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Socorro Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Socorro | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 60 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Socorro, TX Weather
The average high in Socorro is 79.8° and the average low is 49.2°.
There are 24.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 8.7 inches of precipitation each year with 5.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Socorro |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 79.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 24.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 8.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 5.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Socorro Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Socorro
The current population in Socorro is 37,123. The population has increased 19.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37,123 | 2.4% |
| 2023 | 36,237 | 2.3% |
| 2022 | 35,429 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 34,687 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 34,329 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 33,778 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 33,923 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 33,587 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 32,988 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 32,877 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 32,623 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 32,227 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 31,912 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 31,544 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 30,975 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Socorro
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Socorro is:
2.1% White with 796 White residents.
1.4% African American with 526 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 202 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 223 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 29 Other residents.
0.0% Two Or More with 3 Two Or More residents.
95.2% Hispanic with 35,344 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Socorro | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2.1% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.4% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.0% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 95.2% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Socorro
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Socorro is 51.9% female with 19,265 female residents.
Socorro is 48.1% male with 17,858 male residents.
| Gender | Socorro | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Socorro for adults over 25
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18.0% of adults in Socorro completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Socorro completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Socorro completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Socorro completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Socorro completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Socorro completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Socorro completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Socorro completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Socorro completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Socorro | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 18.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Socorro, Texas
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7.2% of households in Socorro earn Less than $10,000.
7.3% of households in Socorro earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.7% of households in Socorro earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.5% of households in Socorro earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.4% of households in Socorro earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.6% of households in Socorro earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.9% of households in Socorro earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.2% of households in Socorro earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.7% of households in Socorro earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.4% of households in Socorro earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Socorro | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.2% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.3% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.6% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.2% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
