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Lockport, NY

Niagara CountyElev. 187 m
Population
20,699
Median home
$131,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Lockport

With about 20,699 residents, Lockport is one of New York's notable places. Lockport sits in Niagara County. The median age is 36.5 and the median household income is $59,153. Homes carry a median value of $131,800, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (76.8%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
20,699
Median age
36.5
Median household income
$59,153
Per-capita income
$33,939
Poverty rate
15.9%
High-school grad or higher
90%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
Unemployment
5%
Avg. commute
23.1 min
Work from home
8.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White76.8%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Black11.1%
Asian0.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.2%
Sales & office24%
Production, transportation & material moving22%
Service15.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$131,800
Median gross rent
$909/mo
Owner-occupied
55.4%
Median year built
1938
Households
9,180
Avg. household size
2.22

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Lockport has 12 public schools — 6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading37%
Math42%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

LOCKPORT HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
NIAGARA COUNTY JAILHighGrades 12–12
STARPOINT HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
AARON MOSSELL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
EMMET BELKNAP INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–6
STARPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
ANNA MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
CHARLES A UPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
FRICANO PRIMARY SCHOOLElementary
GEORGE SOUTHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
REGAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementaryGrades 3–5
ROY KELLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime25% above national
Lockport483
New York401
United States386
↓ 16% lower than 2020
2020–2023
property crime30% below national
Lockport1,362
New York1,868
United States1,952
↓ 44% lower than 2020
2020–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lockport Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

17 facilities in Lockport report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Metal Cladding · Niagara CountyOccidental Chemical Corp · Niagara CountyCandlelight Cabinetry · Niagara CountyCandlelight Cabinetry Opco Llc · Niagara CountyDomtar Gypsum Inc · Niagara CountyGm Components Holdings Llc · Niagara CountyJamestown Container Companies · Niagara CountyLockport Cogeneration Facility · Niagara CountyLafarge Richfield Rmx · Niagara CountyAti Specialty Materials-Lockport Plant · Niagara CountyMilward Alloys Inc · Niagara CountySherwood Lockport Ny · Niagara County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Niagara County
Ice stormRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lockport is in Niagara County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lockport sits in Niagara County. Elevation ~187 m.

Map of Lockport
Lockport, NY
Where Lockport is
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Historic places

24 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Union StationMoore, Benjamin C., MillUS Post Office--LockportBond, Col. William M. and Nancy Ralston, HouseNiagara County Courthouse and County Clerk's OfficeOliver, Thomas, HouseConkey HouseHopkins House
Notable people from Lockport
Joyce Carol OatesTimothy McVeighOthniel Charles MarshWilliam G. MorganWilliam G. GregoryKim AlexisWilliam E. MillerEdwin Griswold NourseJohn J. RaskobWilliam Leonard Hunt
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Nearby cities
North Tonawanda (12 mi)Niagara Falls (17 mi)Buffalo (21 mi)Lackawanna (25 mi)Rochester (54 mi)Jamestown (79 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Lockport, NY (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lockport, New York.

Matthew F Greene
Lockport · Niagara County · 14094
Michael Moore
Lockport · Niagara County · 14094
John L Miller, 65
Lockport · Niagara County · 14094
James Nelson
Lockport · Niagara County · 14095

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Lockport — frequently asked

What is the population of Lockport, New York?
Lockport has a population of about 20,699, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lockport?
The median home value in Lockport is $131,800, and the median gross rent is $909/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lockport safe? What is the crime rate?
Lockport Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 483 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lockport face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Niagara County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, lightning.
How many schools are in Lockport?
Lockport has 12 public schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lockport?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Lockport. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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