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Lockport

Illinois · 26,094 residents · 11.721 sq mi
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Lockport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,817. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $244,900. Households here earn about 28% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,094
+72%since 2000
from 15,191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,226 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 1,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+14%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K13K18K23K28K1990201020202024Lockport
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,817
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,707
+43%since 2000
from $24,939 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,305
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $649 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
16.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+11%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(14,080)
Black1.1%(164)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(660)
Asian0.8%(114)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.9%(2,258)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(21,818)
Black1.5%(395)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(2,559)
Asian1.7%(455)
Other1.3%(326)
Diversity Score32.5%(8,489)
Diversity Score
33
+119%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lockport, Illinois?

Lockport, Illinois has about 26,094 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lockport, Illinois?

The typical household in Lockport, Illinois earns about $87,817 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lockport, Illinois expensive?

In Lockport, Illinois, the median home is worth about $244,900, and the typical rent is about $1,305 a month.

How educated are people in Lockport, Illinois?

About 37.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lockport, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lockport, Illinois?

About 7.1% of people in Lockport, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lockport, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lockport, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,685 residents, a change of about 177 percent over that period.

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