Socorro
City in El Paso County, Texas
Socorro is a city in El Paso County, Texas, with 34,306 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,661 ft (1,116 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sparks, 2.6 miles NE.
- 34,306residents (2020 Census)
- 3,661 ftelevation · 1,116 m
- 22.0 sq miland area · 57.1 km²
- 1,556 / sq mipopulation density
- 79927ZIP code
About Socorro
Socorro is a city in El Paso County, Texas, United States. It is located on the north bank of the Rio Grande southeast of El Paso, and on the border of Mexico. El Paso adjoins it on the west and the smaller city of San Elizario on the southeast; small unincorporated areas of El Paso County separate it from the nearby municipalities of Horizon City to the north and Clint to the east.
As of the 2020 census, the city population was 34,306. By the 2010 census, the number had grown to 32,013. As of July 1, 2019, the population estimate for the city from the U.S. Census was 34,370. It is part of the El Paso Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is El Paso County's second-largest municipality, after El Paso. It has a council-manager type of government with five city council members.
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Living in Socorro
- Median household income
- $54,744
- Median home value
- $144,500
- Median rent
- $1,032/mo
- Median age
- 32.4
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Socorro had 34,306 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 34,306 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,556 per sq mi (601 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Socorro at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | El Paso County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 34,306 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.04 sq mi (57.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,661 ft (1,116 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.6385° N, 106.2574° W |
| ZIP code | 79927 |
| Official website | ci.socorro.tx.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4868636 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Socorro
- Sparks2.6 mi NE
- Clint3.7 mi SE
- San Elizario4.2 mi S
- Horizon City4.8 mi NE
- Morning Glory5.8 mi SE
- Agua Dulce7.2 mi E
- Fabens11.0 mi SE
- Homestead Meadows South13.1 mi NE
- Homestead Meadows North15.4 mi N
- Fort Bliss15.5 mi NW
- Tornillo16.6 mi SE
- Butterfield17.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Socorro
What county is Socorro in?
Socorro is in El Paso County, Texas.
What is the population of Socorro, TX?
34,306 people lived in Socorro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Socorro, TX?
The ZIP code of Socorro is 79927.
What is the elevation of Socorro?
3,661 feet (1,116 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Socorro?
Sparks (2.6 mi), Clint (3.7 mi), San Elizario (4.2 mi), Horizon City (4.8 mi), Morning Glory (5.8 mi).
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