Socorro County, New Mexico Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Socorro County, New Mexico
Socorro County, New Mexico Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
16,200
Median Age
40.3
Male Median
37.3
Female Median
45.5
Socorro County, New Mexico Population Growth

Socorro County, New Mexico Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -9.8%%.
-9.8%% Growth
Socorro County, New Mexico Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Socorro County, New Mexico Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.3 | 16,200 |
| 2023 | 39.7 | 16,308 |
| 2022 | 39.6 | 16,453 |
| 2021 | 40.0 | 16,605 |
| 2020 | 39.9 | 16,723 |
| 2019 | 39.4 | 16,858 |
| 2018 | 39.2 | 17,000 |
| 2017 | 40.0 | 17,098 |
| 2016 | 35.8 | 17,324 |
| 2015 | 36.8 | 17,494 |
| 2014 | 36.1 | 17,608 |
| 2013 | 35.6 | 17,756 |
| 2012 | 35.8 | 17,843 |
| 2011 | 36.2 | 17,926 |
| 2010 | 36.5 | 17,964 |
Socorro County, New Mexico Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.8% |
| 5–17 | 19.2% |
| 18–24 | 13.7% |
| 25–34 | 7.4% |
| 35–54 | 21.2% |
| 55–64 | 12.6% |
| 65+ | 21.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Socorro County, New Mexico
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 81.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 43.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 38.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Socorro County, New Mexico
The median age in Socorro County, New Mexico is 40.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Socorro County, New Mexico is 16,200.
In Socorro County, New Mexico, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 19.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Socorro County, New Mexico is aging.