Socorro, Texas

Socorro: City in El Paso County, Texas, United States of America

About

Socorro is a city located in the county of El Paso in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 32,013 and a population density of 561 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 35,883 inhabitants.

The city was created 344 years ago in 1679.

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. 

Socorro is home to the El Paso International Airport and has a population of 34,329 (2020).

Socorro's history dates back to 1659 when it was established as an outpost by Juan de Ugalde. The name Socorro comes from Spanish meaning "to help," or "assistance." In 1749, Franciscan priests established Mission Nuestra Señora de Perpetuo Socorro within this area that later became known as Old Socorro. The Spanish built a presidio to protect their supply line to Mexico City with an acequia (irrigation ditch) that stretched across present-day New Mexico and Arizona.

In 1881, a new community was established across the Rio Grande from Old Socorro called Nuevo Socorro (New Socorro). This community continued to grow until 1898 when American troops occupied both sides of the border and renamed this community after Henry Clay Hooker (1842–1910), who was then President of The Rock Island Railroad Company.

There are plenty of places to explore in Socorro—the Rio Grande, the riverbeds, and even some caves that were used by Native Americans long before Europeans arrived in this area. And if you like taking pictures, there are plenty of opportunities for that as well!

One thing we love about Socorro is that it's close enough to El Paso that locals can easily visit there often (and vice versa), but far enough away that it feels more like a small town than an urban area.

Socorro locator map
Location of Socorro on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Socorro

Population : 35,883 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
County : El Paso County
Postal code : 79927–79929
Phone Area Codes : 915
Area : 57.11 km2
Altitude : 3,661 feet / 1116 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1680 (344 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Denver
Local time : 21:10:50 (18th March 2024)
Density : 628 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 10.79% (2010-2020)
Socorro Texas USA. - panoramio image
Socorro Texas USA. - panoramio
Socorro Texas USA. - panoramio image

Geography

Socorro is located at 31°39'16"N 106°18'12"W (31.6545600, -106.3033100).

Socorro map

Demographics

The population of Socorro increased by 10.79% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 32,013 - census
2011 32,588 1.76% estimation process
2012 32,993 1.23% estimation process
2013 33,010 0.05% estimation process
2014 33,162 0.46% estimation process
2015 33,381 0.66% estimation process
2016 33,574 0.57% estimation process
2017 33,617 0.13% estimation process
2018 33,965 1.02% estimation process
2019 34,370 1.18% estimation process
2020 35,883 4.22% estimation process

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Schools in Socorro

College & universities near Socorro, TX

Code Name City ZIP
224679 Western Technical College El Paso (TX) 79927

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near Socorro, TX

Code Name Address Type
ELB El Paso (Bus Station), Texas 200 W. San Antonio Ave. BUS
ELP Union Depot 700 San Francisco St. RAIL
LCR Las Cruces, New Mexico 304 Wyatt Drive BUS

Post offices near Socorro

Post Office Name City ZIP
Socorr Post Office Socorro (TX) 79927

Other places with the same name (2)

Other cities in El Paso County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in El Paso County , TX.

City Name Population Title
El Paso 681,534 The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia 28,637 City in El Paso County, Texas, United States of America
Horizon City 19,642 City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
San Elizario 9,062 City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
Fabens 8,257 Census designated place
Homestead Meadows South 7,247 Census designated place
Canutillo 6,321 Census designated place
Homestead Meadows North 5,124 Census designated place
Westway 4,188 Census designated place
Vinton 2,168 Village in Texas
Tornillo 1,568 Census designated place
Clint 1,115 Town of the United States

Distance to Other Cities

Socorro distances to largest Texas cities