Lockport, NY Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Lockport?
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There are 20,808 residents in Lockport, with a median age of 36.8. Of this, 48.11% are males and 51.89% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.76% of the resident pool in Lockport, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.43%. Additionally, 1.81% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 18,186 people in Lockport currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 18,186 people in Lockport currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 20,808 | -0.3% |
| Male Population | 10,010 | -3.3% |
| Female Population | 10,798 | 2.6% |
Male population 48.11%
Female population 51.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36.8 | -2.1% |
| Citizen US Born | 19,926 | -0.4% |
| Citizen not US Born | 505 | -16.2% |
| Not Citizen | 377 | 43.4% |
Citizen US Born 95.76%
Citizen not US Born 2.43%
Not Citizen 1.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 16 | 23.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,691 | -18.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 645 | 39.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 111 | -59.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 18,186 | 1.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.08%
Moved from Same County 8.19%
Moved from Same State 3.12%
Moved from Different State 0.54%
Same House as Last Year 88.07%
What are the employment statistics in Lockport?
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White-collar workers make up 69.77% of the working population in Lockport, while blue-collar employees account for 30.23%. There are also 432 entrepreneurs in Lockport (4.27% of the workforce); 7,230 workers employed in private companies (71.45%); and 1,596 people working in governmental institutions (15.77%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 7,060 | -2.6% |
| Blue Collar | 3,059 | 5.6% |
White Collar 69.77%
Blue Collar 30.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 432 | 2.6% |
| Private Companies | 7,230 | -2.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,596 | 7.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 861 | 3.1% |
Self Employees 4.27%
Private Companies 71.45%
Governmental Workers 15.77%
Not for Profit Companies 8.51%
How many households are there in Lockport?
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There are a total of 9,220 households in Lockport, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 55.78% of these Lockport households, while non-family units account for the remaining 44.22%. Additionally, 29.77% of households have children and 70.23% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 9,220 | -1.1% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 0.5% |
| Family Households | 5,143 | 2.7% |
| Non-family Households | 4,077 | -5.6% |
Family Households 55.78%
Non-family Households 44.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,745 | 9.6% |
| Households without Children | 6,475 | -5.1% |
Households with Children 29.77%
Households without Children 70.23%
What are the median and average incomes in Lockport?
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The average annual household income in Lockport is $71,330, while the median household income sits at $56,053 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $65,000, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $70,000. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $35,217 and $42,257, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $71,330 | 8.8% |
| Median Household Income | $56,053 | 8.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,322 | 30.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 17,039 | -4.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lockport?
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There are 10,253 housing units in Lockport, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1938. Of the 9,220 occupied housing units in Lockport, 56.15% are owner-occupied, while 43.85% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.56% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $122,500. In general, housing costs reach $933 per month in Lockport.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.56% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $122,500. In general, housing costs reach $933 per month in Lockport.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 10,253 | -2.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1938 | N/A |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 5,255 | -5.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 591 | -5.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,156 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 887 | 8.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,082 | -17.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 410 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 508 | 22.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 254 | 20.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 110 | 42.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,220 | -1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,177 | -1.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 4,043 | -0.9% |
Owner Occupied 56.15%
Renter Occupied 43.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,187 | -3.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,990 | 1.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $122,500 | 18.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $116,800 | 12.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $933 | 8.5% |
With Mortgage 61.56%
Without Mortgage 38.44%
What is the level of education in Lockport?
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Approximately 35.75% of the population in Lockport holds a high school degree (that's 5,810 residents), while 22.23% have attained a college certificate (5,316 locals) and 14.91% have a bachelor's degree (2,423 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 505 | 13.7% |
| Some High School | 5,810 | -4.0% |
| Some College | 5,316 | -4.5% |
| Associate Degree | 2,380 | -5.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,423 | -1.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,522 | 6.5% |
No High School 3.11%
Some High School 35.75%
Some College 22.23%
Associate Degree 14.64%
Bachelor's Degree 14.91%
Graduate Degree 9.36%
What is the marital status of Lockport residents?
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A total of 6,516 people in Lockport have never been married (which represents 38.47% of the total population), while 7,053 of them are wedded (41.64%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 430 (2.54%) and 1,885 (11.13%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 6,516 | 4.7% |
| Married | 7,053 | -5.8% |
| Separated | 430 | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 1,485 | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 1,885 | -2.6% |
Never Married 38.47%
Married 41.64%
Separated 2.54%
Widowed 8.77%
Divorced 11.13%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lockport?
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The top three means of transportation people in Lockport use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 8,509 residents commute by car, 371 prefer going to work by walking and 46 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,509 | -2.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 46 | 43.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 1 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 10 | 0.0% |
| TaxiCab | 25 | 13.6% |
| Walk | 371 | 36.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Lockport by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.