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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lockport

New York · 22,279 residents · 8.4 sq mi
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Lockport has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,222. Population has declined 9% since 1990. Median home value is $69,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,279
−9%since 1990
from 24,426 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,652 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 2,908 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+9%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$35,222
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,620
+57%since 1990
from $12,498 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.3%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$490
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $363 in 1990
US average: $602
56.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.9% in 1990
43.4% rent
2.0
−8%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(22,824)
Black5.6%(1,368)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(369)
Asian0.3%(82)
Diversity Score18.7%(4,560)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(20,018)
Black5.7%(1,265)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(460)
Asian0.5%(104)
Diversity Score19.6%(4,361)
20
+5%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.6%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.1%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−7%since 1990
from 14.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lockport, New York?

Lockport, New York has about 22,279 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lockport, New York?

The typical household in Lockport, New York earns about $35,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lockport, New York expensive?

In Lockport, New York, the median home is worth about $69,300, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Lockport, New York?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lockport, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lockport, New York?

About 13.3% of people in Lockport, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lockport, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lockport, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,147 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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