Magdalena is located in Socorro county New mexico with a geographic area of 6.2 square miles. The total population in Magdalena is 684 with 50.3% male and 49.7% female. Children under age 5 represent 7.2% of the population, under age 18 equal 16.2% of the population and over age 65 is 28.2% of the population. The median household income is $26,667, per capita income is $27,409. There are a total of 264 housing units with 97.0% owner occupied. Education includes 10.2% of residents that are high school graduates and 22.3% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Magdalena in the summer is 71 degrees, and in the winter 32 degrees.