FIGURE 1
Socorro County, NM population by race.
The largest racial group in Socorro County is White with a population of 10,072 (61.22% of the total population).
Socorro County, NM population by race
The table below shows Socorro County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,072 | 61.22% |
| Black or African American | 149 | 0.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,988 | 12.08% |
| Asian | 326 | 1.98% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 722 | 4.39% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,196 | 19.43% |
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Socorro County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Socorro County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Socorro County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Socorro County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 61.22% are white, 0.91% are Black or African American, 12.08% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.98% are Asian, 4.39% are some other race and 19.43% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Socorro County, NM population by race.
The largest racial group in Socorro County is White with a population of 10,072 (61.22% of the total population).
Socorro County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Socorro County is White with a population of 10,072 (61.22% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,196 (19.43% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Socorro County, NM
By ethnicity, 8,278 (50.31% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 8,175 (49.69% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Socorro County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5,464 (66.84% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Socorro County, NM Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Socorro County's Non-Hispanic population.
Socorro County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 5,464 | 66.84% |
| Black or African American alone | 149 | 1.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,985 | 24.28% |
| Asian alone | 326 | 3.99% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 251 | 3.07% |
Among the Hispanic population in Socorro County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 5,795 (70% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Socorro County, NM Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Socorro County's Hispanic population.
Socorro County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2,410 | 29.11% |
| Puerto Rican | 67 | 0.81% |
| Cuban | 6 | 0.07% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 5,795 | 70.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Socorro County, NM is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 50.31% of Socorro County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Socorro County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 5,795 (70% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Socorro County, NM have?
Socorro County, NM has 149 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.91% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Socorro County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Socorro County, NM?
With 50.31% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Socorro County.
That being said, with a 12.08% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Socorro County.
What is the majority race in Socorro County, NM?
With a population of 10,072 (61.22% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Socorro County.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Socorro County, with 12.08% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
