Lockport town is located in Niagara County New York. Lockport town has a 2024 population of 20,359. Lockport town is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -0.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,504 in 2020.
The average household income in Lockport town is $106,998 with a poverty rate of 8.12%. The median age in Lockport town is 44.8 years: 44.4 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lockport town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,117 | 88.31% |
| Two or more races | 1,149 | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 597 | 2.91% |
| Other race | 392 | 1.91% |
| Asian | 241 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,600 | 2.34 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Married | 4,399 | 2.89 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Non Family | 2,916 | 1.19 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Female | 957 | 2.87 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Male | 328 | 3.67 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
81.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 761 | 5.08% |
| Associates Degree | 2,264 | 15.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,629 | 17.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,225 | 14.87% |
| High School Graduate | 4,209 | 28.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 148 | 0.99% |
| Some College | 2,731 | 18.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,479 | 12,738 | 4,385 |
| 2+ Races | 498 | 460 | 290 |
| Black | 411 | 359 | 64 |
| Other Race | 313 | 251 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 312 | 251 | 56 |
| Asian | 159 | 143 | 65 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 58.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,378 | $75,688 | $57,377 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,700 | $88,558 | $88,854 |
| High School Graduate | $40,780 | $55,278 | $34,123 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,444 | $48,462 | $30,708 |
| Overall | $55,767 | $66,915 | $45,772 |
| Some College | $51,516 | $68,836 | $39,375 |
$55,767
Average Earnings
$66,915
Average Male
$45,772
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.66% of Lockport town residents speak only English, while 5.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,681 | 1,094 | 6.19% |
| Hispanic | 517 | 174 | 33.66% |
| Other | 385 | 149 | 38.7% |
| Multiple | 1,121 | 115 | 10.26% |
| Asian | 234 | 110 | 47.01% |
| Black | 505 | 99 | 19.6% |
8.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.95%
Male Poverty Rate
9.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lockport town is Asian, with 47.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lockport town is White, with 6.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.66% |
| High School | 11.09% |
| Some College | 5.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.61% |
| Female Employed | 3.81% |
| Male Employed | 1.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,484 | $130,905 |
| Households | $85,246 | $106,998 |
| Married Families | $123,725 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,455 | $55,982 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,259
Number of Veterans
1,161
Male Veterans
98
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 466 |
| First Gulf War | 311 |
| Second Gulf War | 216 |
| Korea | 74 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 415 |
| 65 to 74 | 340 |
| 35 to 54 | 248 |
| 55 to 64 | 230 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,110 | 7.51% |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 11.72% |
| Black | 49 | 11.34% |
| Asian | 14 | 8.19% |
| Other Race | 9 | 2.88% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 2.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.5%
Born in Lockport town
96.97%
Native Born
3.03%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
2.16%
Naturalized
96.97% of Lockport town residents were born in the United States, with 85.5% having been born in New York. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,859 | -100 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 19,959 | -100 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 20,059 | -100 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 20,159 | -100 | -0.49% |
| 2025 | 20,259 | -100 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 20,359 | -100 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 20,459 | -100 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 20,559 | -9 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 20,568 | 64 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 20,504 | 609 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 19,895 | -78 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 19,973 | -94 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 20,067 | -27 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 20,094 | -53 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 20,147 | -92 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 20,239 | -57 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 20,296 | -55 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 20,351 | -84 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 20,435 | -63 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 20,498 | 0 | 0% |