Socorro County, NM population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Socorro County decreased by 2,049. In this period, the peak population was 18,311 in the year 2006. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18,012 | - | - |
| 2001 | 17,958 | -54 | -0.30% |
| 2002 | 17,856 | -102 | -0.57% |
| 2003 | 18,126 | 270 | 1.51% |
| 2004 | 18,106 | -20 | -0.11% |
| 2005 | 18,250 | 144 | 0.80% |
| 2006 | 18,311 | 61 | 0.33% |
| 2007 | 18,258 | -53 | -0.29% |
| 2008 | 18,260 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2009 | 18,253 | -7 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 17,791 | -462 | -2.53% |
| 2011 | 17,777 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 17,471 | -306 | -1.72% |
| 2013 | 17,507 | 36 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 17,255 | -252 | -1.44% |
| 2015 | 17,148 | -107 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 16,989 | -159 | -0.93% |
| 2017 | 16,825 | -164 | -0.97% |
| 2018 | 16,649 | -176 | -1.05% |
| 2019 | 16,613 | -36 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 16,551 | -62 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 16,291 | -260 | -1.57% |
| 2022 | 16,111 | -180 | -1.10% |
| 2023 | 15,963 | -148 | -0.92% |
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Socorro County, NM population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Socorro County's population decreased by 221 (1.23%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Socorro County's population decreased by 1,240 (6.97%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Socorro County's population decreased by 588 (3.55%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Socorro County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 15,963.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Socorro County's population peaked in year 2006 at 18,311.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Socorro County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 15,963.
Socorro County, NM annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Socorro County grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 18 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Socorro County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.49% per year. Overall the population shrank 11.38% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Socorro County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.49% per year.
From 2002 to 2003 Socorro County population grew the most, with an increase of 270 people (a 1.51% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Socorro County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 462 people (a 2.53% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Socorro County, NM population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Socorro County's population decreased by 328 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 180 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 148 (0.92%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Socorro County, NM changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Socorro County decreased by 1,544 (8.82%). The population was highest at 17,255 in the year 2014 and lowest at 15,963 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.92%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)