Socorro County, New Mexico

Socorro County
County
Socorro County Courthouse in Socorro
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
New Mexico's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°01′N 106°56′W / 34.02°N 106.93°W / 34.02; -106.93
Country United States
State New Mexico
FoundedJanuary 9, 1852
SeatSocorro
Largest citySocorro
Area
 • Total6,649 sq mi (17,220 km2)
 • Land6,647 sq mi (17,220 km2)
 • Water2.1 sq mi (5 km2)  0.03%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total16,595
 • Density2.5/sq mi (0.96/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.socorrocounty.net

Socorro County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,595.[1] The county seat is Socorro.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "QuickFacts: Socorro County, New Mexico". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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