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Socorro, Texas, in El Paso county, is 13 miles SE of El Paso, Texas. The city is part of the El Paso metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 27,152 people people live in Socorro.
In Socorro, about 54% of adults are married. Homes in Socorro tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Socorro spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.
In 2000, Socorro had a median family income of $24,336.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,000) in Socorro than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Socorro, about 82% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.
In Socorro, 95% of commuters drive to work. Socorro is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.
Comparing Socorro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| Portion of People Married | |  |
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| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Socorro colleges • Socorro travel • Socorro mortgages and property.
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