Socorro Population 2026
Socorro has a population of 33,222, making it the #1384 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Texas. It is about 265× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,222
Rank in United States
#1384
Coordinates
31.65°N, 106.30°W
~1,116 m elevation · America/Denver
Distance to capital (Washington)
2,762 km
1,715 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Texas
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,314,157 | #4 |
| San Antonio | 1,526,656 | #7 |
| Dallas | 1,326,087 | #9 |
| Fort Worth | 1,008,106 | #11 |
| Austin | 974,447 | #13 |
| El Paso | 678,815 | #23 |
| Arlington | 388,125 | #50 |
| Corpus Christi | 316,239 | #60 |
Cities near Socorro
- Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia28,637 people · ~2 km away
- Horizon City19,288 people · ~10 km away
- El Paso678,815 people · ~21 km away
- Sunland Park15,940 people · ~31 km away
- Las Cruces101,643 people · ~86 km away
- Alamogordo30,753 people · ~142 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Socorro?
Socorro has a population of 33,222 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1384 biggest city in United States.
What state is Socorro in?
Socorro is located in Texas, United States.
Is Socorro the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,762 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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