Lockport, LA Demographics

A map of Lockport's Population by Race

Lockport, Louisiana has an estimated population of 2,618, an increase from the 2,490 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.3% White, 4.2% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lockport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lockport has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lockport, that probability was 27.9% in 2020 and 26.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lockport is ranked the 161st most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lockport was ranked the 171st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lockport's White Population

2,232 residents of Lockport, or 85.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lockport is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Lockport ranks 92nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockport's White population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Lockport's population has increased from 84.5% to 85.3%.

Lockport is more White than neighboring Mathews (85% White), Bourg (81.7% White), and Raceland (71.8% White). Lockport is less White than neighboring Lockport Heights (96.2% White), and Presquille (86.1% White).

Lockport's Black Population

46 residents of Lockport, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lockport is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Lockport ranks 397th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockport's Black population has declined by an estimated 56.6%. Black residents' share of Lockport's population has decreased from 4.3% to 1.8%.

Lockport is more Black than neighboring Lockport Heights (0.9% Black), Mathews (0% Black), Bourg (1.7% Black), and Presquille (0% Black). Lockport is less Black than neighboring Raceland (18.6% Black).

Lockport's Asian Population

69 residents of Lockport, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lockport is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Lockport ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockport's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1280.0%. Asian residents' share of Lockport's population has increased from 0.2% to 2.6%.

Lockport is more Asian than neighboring Lockport Heights (0% Asian), Mathews (0% Asian), Bourg (0% Asian), Raceland (1.9% Asian), and Presquille (0% Asian).

Lockport's Hispanic Population

109 residents of Lockport, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lockport is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Lockport ranks 144th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Lockport's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.2%.

Lockport is more Hispanic than neighboring Lockport Heights (0.7% Hispanic), Bourg (2.4% Hispanic), Raceland (0.9% Hispanic), and Presquille (1.6% Hispanic).

Lockport's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Lockport, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lockport is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lockport ranks 151st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockport's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 145.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lockport's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.3%.

Lockport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lockport Heights (1.1% Native American/Other), Mathews (1.8% Native American/Other), and Raceland (0.2% Native American/Other). Lockport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bourg (6.2% Native American/Other), and Presquille (9.8% Native American/Other).

Lockport's Multiracial Population

103 residents of Lockport, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lockport is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lockport ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockport's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Lockport's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.9%.

Lockport is more Multiracial than neighboring Lockport Heights (1.1% Multiracial), and Presquille (2.5% Multiracial). Lockport is less Multiracial than neighboring Mathews (9% Multiracial), Bourg (7.9% Multiracial), and Raceland (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.