Socorro County, New Mexico Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

85.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

19.0%

Graduate Degree

9.1%

Population 25+

10,099

Socorro County, New Mexico Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Socorro County, New Mexico Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
14.7%1,487
High School Graduate
38.5%3,888
Some College / Associate's
27.8%2,809
Bachelor's Degree
9.9%996
Graduate Degree
9.1%919

Socorro County, New Mexico Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Socorro County, New Mexico

Approximately 19.0% of adults in Socorro County, New Mexico hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Socorro County, New Mexico has decreased by 3.4 percentage points.
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