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.
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 : | 13:49:30 (30th October 2024) |
| Density : | 628 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Socorro is located at 31°39'16"N 106°18'12"W (31.6545600, -106.3033100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Socorro
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 |
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 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
