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South Lockport

New York · 9,355 residents · 6.198 sq mi
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South Lockport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,724. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,000. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,355
+9%since 2000
from 8,552 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,509 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+19%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K10K1990201020202024South Lockport
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,724
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,410 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,250
+49%since 2000
from $18,945 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−18%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(7,738)
Black4.8%(413)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(151)
Asian1%(88)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(1,566)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80%(7,487)
Black6.4%(600)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(629)
Asian1.1%(103)
Other8.7%(818)
Diversity Score47.6%(4,456)
Diversity Score
48
+160%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+82%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Lockport, New York?

South Lockport, New York has about 9,355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Lockport, New York earns about $48,724 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Lockport, New York expensive?

In South Lockport, New York, the median home is worth about $67,000, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in South Lockport, New York?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Lockport, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Lockport, New York?

About 16.6% of people in South Lockport, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Lockport, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, South Lockport, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,243 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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