Profile for Socorro, New Mexico, NM
Date taken: January, 2003
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Socorro is a city in Socorro County.
It is the county seat.
The community name derives from Spanish for "help."
The latitude of Socorro is 34.058N. The longitude is -106.89W.
It is in the Mountain Standard time zone. Elevation is 4,603 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 8,708.
Local
$22,530National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Socorro demographic reports
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· 1997 movie, "Contact"
· 1996 movie, "Independence Day"
- Socorro County Fair - Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2007
- Alamo Indian Days - Oct. 12-13, 2007
- Socorro Fest - Oct. 13, 2007
- Rio Fest International Environmental Film Festival - Jan. 19-20, 2007
- Oktoberfest - Oct. 6, 2007
- Festival of the Cranes - Nov. 12-18, 2007
- San Miguel Fiesta - Sept. 28-30, 2007
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- Ancestry of people in Socorro
- Housing in Socorro
- Income in Socorro
- Marital status of adults in Socorro
- Place of birth of people in Socorro
- Residence in 1995, of people in Socorro
- School enrollment & education levels in Socorro
- Transportation & commute times in Socorro
- Socorro County data
- Fastest-growing counties in New Mexico
- State data - New Mexico
- Data by street address
- Historical census records (Ancestry.com)
Sections below provide additional information and links about Socorro demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Socorro County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 87801 ZIP code.
(Also see local map below.)
11% of Socorro residents report German ancestry, and 7% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Socorro ancestry & family history guide.
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Records & databases:
- Ancestry.com - NM data
- Birth, marriage & death records
- Cemetery records
- County history catalog
- Census records (historic)
- Court, land & probate records
- Death index
- Family & local history
- Immigration records
- Military records (historic)
- Newspaper articles
- Add a local cemetery to our listings
- Socorro area cemeteries
- Cemeteries in Socorro County
- Cemetery record compendium
- New Mexico cemetery message boards
- National database of cemetery records
- Veteran grave locator
- Communities near Socorro
- Nearby cities of 10,000 or more
- Nearby cities of 50,000 or more
- Communities in Socorro County
- Socorro business guide
- Socorro County Chamber of Commerce
- Better Business Bureau
- Business licenses
- Corporate records search
- Courts in New Mexico
- Local ordinances in New Mexico (Partial selection)
- Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
- Obituary database - Ancestry.com
- Charitable donations
- Local information on disability access
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Independent living centers in New Mexico
- National Council on Independent Living
- Assisted Living in Socorro
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Socorro was $13,250, compared with $21,587 nationally.
- Banks
- Building permits
- Current labor force
- Wage estimates
- Socorro County economic census
- Socorro County economic summary
- Socorro County employment growth
- Socorro County unemployment rate
- New Mexico economic data
- Financial Advisors in Socorro
25% of Socorro residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
- Colleges in or near Socorro
- Colleges in New Mexico
- Learning Disabilities Association in New Mexico
- Schools in or near Socorro
- School districts in or near Socorro
- Yearbooks (old) of New Mexico high schools
- Air pollution in Socorro County
- Diesel soot in Socorro County
- Land contamination in Socorro County
- Nature Conservancy projects in New Mexico
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Toxic chemical releases in Socorro County
- Water levels & streamflow conditions in New Mexico
- Socorro County Fair - Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2007
- Alamo Indian Days - Oct. 12-13, 2007
- Socorro Fest - Oct. 13, 2007
- Rio Fest International Environmental Film Festival - Jan. 19-20, 2007
- Oktoberfest - Oct. 6, 2007
- Festival of the Cranes - Nov. 12-18, 2007
- San Miguel Fiesta - Sept. 28-30, 2007
Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.
- ePodunk festival listings
- New Mexico county fairs
- New Mexico festivals (New Mexico tourism department)
- Send us festival info for Socorro
- Socorro local government Web site
- Socorro County government
- New Mexico state government
- Driver's licenses
- Motor vehicles
- Passports
- Social Security
- Veterans affairs
- Where to write for birth, death, marriage or divorce records
- Historic sites in or near Socorro
- Historic sites in New Mexico
- Museums in or near Socorro
- Museums in New Mexico
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- Post history questions in Socorro County genealogy forum
Median rent in Socorro, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $283. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $856.
- Find Foreclosure in Socorro
- Homes for sale in the Socorro area
- Find a Socorro Realtor
- Get free moving quotes
- Free home valuation
- Check New Mexico mortgage rates
- Property and neighborhood reports
- Mortgage calculator
- Independent Living in Socorro
Libraries in Socorro include Socorro Public Library ... View libraries
- Get directions from Socorro
- Get directions to Socorro
- Census map of Socorro area
- Historic maps of NM cities - Library of Congress
- Historic maps of New Mexico
- Topographic map of Socorro
Newspapers in Socorro include Socorro El Defensor Chieftain, Socorro Mountain Mail
- Daily newspapers in or near Socorro
- AM radio stations in or near Socorro
- Commercial FM radio stations in or near Socorro
- Public & educational radio stations in or near Socorro
- TV stations in or near Socorro
- Media ownership in the Socorro area
- Search historic newspaper articles
- Search recent news archives in New Mexico
- Check daily newspapers in or near Socorro
- Search obituaries in New Mexico
- Recent death notices - selected NM newspapers
- Chambers of commerce in New Mexico
- Community foundations (by state)
- Foundations (by name)
- Kiwanis clubs in New Mexico
- Lions clubs in New Mexico
- Nonprofit groups
- Nonprofit guide for Socorro
- Rotary club search
- Volunteer opportunities in or near Socorro
- Parks near Socorro
- National forests in New Mexico
- Ski areas near Socorro
- Ski areas in New Mexico
- State parks in New Mexico
- Aerial photo of Socorro
- Historic photos of U.S. cities
- Panoramic photos of New Mexico communities
- Photos of New Mexico places
- Post cards of New Mexico communities
Socorro County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Socorro political report.
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The average commute time for Socorro workers is 16 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Socorro include Days Inn, Econo Lodge Socorro, Holiday Inn Express Socorro, Motel 6.
- Socorro travel guide
- Airports near Socorro
- Amtrak station in Socorro
- Hotels near Socorro
- New Mexico tourism bureau
- Monthly averages & records
- Major storms (searchable by county)
- National weather map
Browse list of New Mexico community profiles
More info about Socorro:
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- Disability access
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- Sports & rec
- Birth & death
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- Family history
- Immigration
- Military
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- People search
- Americanisms
- Ancestry maps
- Claims to fame
- Festivals
- Imaginary places
- Literary quotes
- Multimedia
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