Socorro

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  5. Socorro Family Information
  6. Socorro Education Information
  7. Socorro Public Benefits Information
  8. Socorro Criminal Information
  9. Socorro Immigration & Civil Rights Information
  10. Socorro Zip Codes


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Socorro Statistics Back to top
  • Population (2000): 8,877
  • Land Area (2000): 37.334 square kilometers
  • Water Area (2000): 0.066 square kilometers
Socorro Population By Year

Year Color 0 Box Population Year Color 0 Box Population Year Color 0 Box Population
2001 8,926 2003 Not Available 2005 8,839
2002 9,053 2004 Not Available 2006 Not Available

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Houses (2000): 3,940
Socorro Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural Population Percent
Color 0 Box Urban 8,299 92.35%
Color 1 Box Rural, Farm 0 0.00%
Color 2 Box Rural, Non-farm 687 7.65%

Socorro Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Socorro Employment Information Back to top
Socorro Employment By Industry

Color 0 Box Male, with percent of employed male population
1. Educational Services 575 26.40%
2. Construction 254 11.66%
3. Public Administration 220 10.10%
4. Professional / Scientific / Tech Services 202 9.27%
5. Accommodation and Food Services 99 4.55%
6. Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers 80 3.67%
7. Admin, Support, and Waste Management 58 2.66%
8. Repair and Maintenance 56 2.57%
9. Mining 49 2.25%
10. Chemical Manufacturing 48 2.20%
11. Utilities 47 2.16%
12. Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 42 1.93%
13. Arts / Entertainment / Recreation 38 1.74%
14. Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting 37 1.70%
15. Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations 33 1.52%
16. U.S. Postal Service 24 1.10%
17. Food and Beverage Stores 22 1.01%
18. Other Transportation 22 1.01%
19. Gasoline Stations 21 0.96%
20. Health Care 19 0.87%
Color 1 Box Female, with percent of employed female population
1. Educational Services 438 24.66%
2. Accommodation and Food Services 239 13.46%
3. Health Care 229 12.89%
4. Public Administration 178 10.02%
5. Professional / Scientific / Tech Services 159 8.95%
6. Social Assistance 116 6.53%
7. Finance and Insurance 54 3.04%
8. Gasoline Stations 40 2.25%
9. Repair and Maintenance 34 1.91%
10. Personal and Laundry Services 32 1.80%
11. Food and Beverage Stores 30 1.69%
12. Private Household Services 24 1.35%
13. Info Services and Data Processing 23 1.30%
14. Used Merchandise / Gift / Misc. Stores 23 1.30%
15. Construction 22 1.24%
16. Miscellaneous Manufacturing 19 1.07%
17. Arts / Entertainment / Recreation 17 0.96%
18. Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 16 0.90%
19. Mining 11 0.62%
20. Pharmacies and Drug Stores 11 0.62%

Socorro Employment By Job

Color 0 Box Male, with percent of employed male population
1. Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 152 6.98%
2. Life and Physical Scientists 134 6.15%
3. Computer Specialists 112 5.14%
4. Postsecondary Teachers 106 4.87%
5. Other Installation / Maintenance 93 4.27%
6. Vehicle Mechanics 79 3.63%
7. Carpenters 73 3.35%
8. Other Construction Trades 73 3.35%
9. Life / Physical / Social Sciences 62 2.85%
10. Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching 62 2.85%
11. Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers 56 2.57%
12. Engineers 49 2.25%
13. Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers 48 2.20%
14. Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 48 2.20%
15. Teachers, Pre/Primary School 48 2.20%
16. Cooks and Food Preparation Workers 46 2.11%
17. Drafters / Engineering / Mappers 42 1.93%
18. Media and Communications Workers 41 1.88%
19. Construction Laborers 40 1.84%
20. Other Sales and Related Occupations 40 1.84%
Color 1 Box Female, with percent of employed female population
1. Other Office and Admin Support 148 8.33%
2. Other Management Occupations 120 6.76%
3. Child Care Workers 113 6.36%
4. Secretaries and Admins 94 5.29%
5. Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service 91 5.12%
6. Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 75 4.22%
7. Cashiers 75 4.22%
8. Teachers, Pre/Primary School 73 4.11%
9. Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians 66 3.72%
10. Postsecondary Teachers 64 3.60%
11. Registered Nurses 58 3.27%
12. Cooks and Food Preparation Workers 50 2.82%
13. Other Sales and Related Occupations 49 2.76%
14. Health Technologists and Technicians 44 2.48%
15. Customer Service Representatives 43 2.42%
16. Media and Communications Workers 43 2.42%
17. Waiters and Waitresses 43 2.42%
18. Other Financial Specialists 35 1.97%
19. Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. 33 1.86%
20. Personal Appearance Workers 32 1.80%

Socorro Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week Color 0 Box Population Percent
35 or more hours 3,257 46.61%
15-35 hours 1,183 16.93%
1-14 hours 315 4.51%
No regular hours 2,233 31.95%

Socorro Time Left For Work
Time Color 0 Box Population Percent
Midnight-4:59 AM 65 1.75%
5 AM-5:29 AM 98 2.63%
5:30 AM-5:59 AM 152 4.08%
6 AM-6:29 AM 166 4.46%
6:30 AM-6:59 AM 240 6.45%
7 AM-7:29 AM 452 12.14%
7:30 AM-7:59 AM 944 25.36%
8 AM-8:29 AM 488 13.11%
8:30 AM-8:59 AM 107 2.87%
9:00 AM-9:59 AM 311 8.35%
10:00 AM-10:59 AM 107 2.87%
11:00 AM-11:59 AM 79 2.12%
Noon-3:59 PM 289 7.76%
4 PM-11:59 PM 225 6.04%

Socorro Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes Color 0 Box Population Percent
Less than 5 438 11.76%
5-9 1,533 41.18%
10-14 905 24.31%
15-19 280 7.52%
20-24 46 1.24%
25-29 54 1.45%
30-34 95 2.55%
35-39 0 0.00%
40-44 69 1.85%
45-59 113 3.04%
60-89 84 2.26%
At least 90 106 2.85%

Socorro Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation

Minutes Color 0 Box Population (public) Percent Color 1 Box Population (private) Percent
Under 30 0 0.00% 3,256 87.46%
30-44 0 0.00% 164 4.41%
45-59 0 0.00% 113 3.04%
At least 60 0 0.00% 190 5.10%

Socorro Type Of Commute
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Bicycle 72 1.86%
Color 1 Box Car / truck / van, carpool 496 12.80%
Color 2 Box Car / truck / van, solo 2,617 67.54%
Color 3 Box Motorcycle 32 0.83%
Color 4 Box Other 68 1.75%
Color 5 Box Public transportation 0 0.00%
Color 6 Box Walked 438 11.30%
Color 7 Box Worked at home 152 3.92%

Socorro Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Socorro Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 3,471 (8,445 people)
Families (2000): 2,236 (6,648 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 711
People at same address in 1995: 4,512
Socorro Household Income in 1999

Income Population Percent
Under $10,000 905 26.07%
$10,000-$14,999 368 10.60%
$15,000-$19,999 298 8.59%
$20,000-$24,999 288 8.30%
$25,000-$29,999 170 4.90%
$30,000-$34,999 133 3.83%
$35,000-$39,999 200 5.76%
$40,000-$44,999 204 5.88%
$45,000-$49,999 143 4.12%
$50,000-$59,999 198 5.70%
$60,000-$74,999 124 3.57%
$75,000-$99,999 235 6.77%
$100,000-$124,999 134 3.86%
$125,000-$149,999 34 0.98%
$150,000-$199,999 30 0.86%
$200,000 or more 7 0.20%

Socorro Household Type
Type Population Percent
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 1 person 1,002 29.34%
Color 0 Box Family, 2 people 919 26.91%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 2 people 207 6.06%
Color 0 Box Family, 3 people 509 14.90%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 3 people 37 1.08%
Color 0 Box Family, 4 people 421 12.33%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 4 people 10 0.29%
Color 0 Box Family, 5 people 202 5.92%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 5 people 5 0.15%
Color 0 Box Family, 6 people 65 1.90%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 6 people 0 0.00%
Color 0 Box Family, 7 or more people 36 1.05%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 7 or more people 2 0.06%

Socorro Household Income Type
Type Color 0 Box Population Percent
Earnings 2,669 29.56%
Interest / Dividend / Rent 975 10.80%
Public Assistance 340 3.77%
Retirement 598 6.62%
Self Employment 453 5.02%
Social Security 776 8.60%
Supplemental Security 190 2.10%
Wage / Salary 2,501 27.70%
Other 526 5.83%

Socorro Family Type
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box No children under 18 882 60.16%
Color 1 Box With children under 18 584 39.84%

Socorro Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Divorced 377 10.42%
Color 1 Box Married 1,630 45.05%
Color 2 Box Never Married 1,523 42.10%
Color 3 Box Widowed 88 2.43%

Socorro Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Divorced 546 15.54%
Color 1 Box Married 1,547 44.02%
Color 2 Box Never Married 1,093 31.10%
Color 3 Box Widowed 328 9.33%

Socorro Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Socorro Education Information Back to top
Socorro Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree Population Percent
Color 0 Box Less than 9th grade 514 7.65%
Color 1 Box 9th-12th grade, no diploma 1,009 15.01%
Color 2 Box High school diploma or equivalent 1,701 25.30%
Color 3 Box Some college, no degree 1,762 26.21%
Color 4 Box Associate degree 297 4.42%
Color 5 Box Bachelors degree 763 11.35%
Color 6 Box Graduate or professional degree 676 10.06%

Socorro Population In School (3 or older)
School Level Color 0 Box In Public School Percent Color 1 Box In Private School Percent Total Percent
Nursery or preschool 98 1.10% 32 0.36% 130 1.46%
Kindergarten 55 0.62% 5 0.06% 60 0.68%
Grades 1-4 516 5.81% 12 0.14% 528 5.95%
Grades 5-8 488 5.50% 6 0.07% 494 5.56%
Grades 9-12 587 6.61% 0 0.00% 587 6.61%
Undergrad college 1,035 11.66% 79 0.89% 1,114 12.55%
Graduate or professional school 186 2.10% 47 0.53% 233 2.62%
Total 2,965 33.40% 181 2.04% 3,146 35.44%

Socorro Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Socorro Public Benefits Information Back to top
Socorro Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below Population Percent
Color 0 Box At Or Above Poverty Level 5,715 67.67%
Color 1 Box Below Poverty Level 2,730 32.33%

Socorro Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Socorro Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 30
Socorro Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year


Year Color 0 Box Aggravated Assault Color 1 Box Forcible Rape Color 2 Box Murder / Manslaughter Color 3 Box Robbery Total Violent Crimes Color 4 Box Arson Color 5 Box Burglary Color 6 Box Larceny / Theft Color 7 Box Motor Vehicle Theft Total Property Crimes
2001 17.925 0.224 0.224 1.008 19.382 0.000 14.676 42.236 1.793 58.705
2002 15.906 0.331 0.000 1.105 17.342 0.000 18.447 35.568 2.541 56.556
2003 Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
2004 Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
2005 13.802 0.000 0.000 0.113 13.916 0.226 7.580 34.393 0.905 42.878
2006 Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
2007 5.601 0.233 0.117 0.233 6.184 0.700 10.035 17.736 0.933 28.705

Socorro Law Enforcement Employeess
Year Color 0 Box Officers Color 1 Box Civilian
2004 13 20
2005 12 20
2006 9 21
2007 11 20

Socorro Crime Index
Year Color 0 Box Index
2001 697
2002 669

Socorro Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Socorro Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Socorro Population By Age
Age Population Percent
0-9 Years 1,203 13.55%
10-19 Years 1,570 17.69%
20-29 Years 1,552 17.48%
30-39 Years 1,090 12.28%
40-49 Years 1,158 13.04%
50-59 Years 904 10.18%
60-69 Years 645 7.27%
70-79 Years 495 5.58%
80-89 Years 218 2.46%
90+ Years 42 0.47%

Socorro Population - Male/Female
Male/Female Population Percent
Color 0 Box Male 4,581 51.61%
Color 1 Box Female 4,296 48.39%

Socorro Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity Population Percent
Color 3 Box Hispanic/Latino 4,838 54.50%
Color 0 Box Caucasian 3,419 38.52%
Color 2 Box Asian 194 2.19%
Color 4 Box Amerindian 188 2.12%
Color 7 Box Multiracial 153 1.72%
Color 1 Box African-American 51 0.57%
Color 6 Box Other Race 29 0.33%
Color 5 Box Pacific Islander 5 0.06%

Socorro Top Specified Ancestries
Rank Ancestry Color 0 Box Population Percent Of Specified Ancestries
1. German 1,010 24.59%
2. Irish 591 14.39%
3. United States Or American 552 13.44%
4. English 490 11.93%
5. Italian 215 5.23%
6. Polish 155 3.77%
7. Scottish 155 3.77%
8. French Non-Basque 148 3.60%
9. Scotch Irish 100 2.43%
10. Swedish 91 2.22%

Socorro Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank Language Color 0 Box Population Percent Of Reported Languages
1. Only English 5,106 61.04%
2. Spanish Or Spanish Creole 2,908 34.76%
3. German 76 0.91%
4. Chinese 75 0.90%
5. Navajo 50 0.60%
6. Arabic 29 0.35%
7. Scandinavian 17 0.20%
8. French 15 0.18%
9. Russian 14 0.17%
10. Vietnamese 13 0.16%

Socorro Citizen Type
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Citizen by birth 8,312 92.50%
Color 1 Box Naturalized immigrant 189 2.10%
Color 2 Box Not a citizen 485 5.40%

Socorro Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Socorro Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Socorro Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
87801