Lockport, NY Demographics

A map of Lockport's Population by Race

Lockport, New York has an estimated population of 20,610, a slight decrease from the 20,876 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.2% White, 10.4% Black, 4.9% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 35.9% in 2020 and 37.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lockport is ranked the 83rd most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 79th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lockport's White Population

16,113 residents of Lockport, or 78.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lockport is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Lockport ranks 841st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockport's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Lockport's population has decreased from 79.2% to 78.2%.

Lockport is less White than neighboring South Lockport (78.7% White), Rapids (90% White), Newfane (92.1% White), Gasport (95.5% White), and Olcott (88.2% White).

Lockport's Black Population

2,138 residents of Lockport, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lockport is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Lockport ranks 166th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockport's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.8%. Black residents' share of Lockport's population has increased from 7.7% to 10.4%.

Lockport is more Black than neighboring South Lockport (3.8% Black), Rapids (2.5% Black), Newfane (1% Black), Gasport (1.4% Black), and Olcott (0% Black).

Lockport's Asian Population

88 residents of Lockport, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lockport is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Lockport ranks 903rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockport's Asian population has declined by an estimated 30.7%. Asian residents' share of Lockport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Lockport is more Asian than neighboring Rapids (0% Asian), Newfane (0.2% Asian), Gasport (0.2% Asian), and Olcott (0% Asian). Lockport is less Asian than neighboring South Lockport (0.7% Asian).

Lockport's Hispanic Population

1,018 residents of Lockport, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lockport is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Lockport ranks 591st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Lockport's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.9%.

Lockport is more Hispanic than neighboring Rapids (1.8% Hispanic), Newfane (2.3% Hispanic), and Gasport (2.4% Hispanic). Lockport is less Hispanic than neighboring South Lockport (7.2% Hispanic), and Olcott (7.4% Hispanic).

Lockport's Native American/Other Population

237 residents of Lockport, or 1.1% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Lockport ranks 460th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockport's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 48.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lockport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Lockport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rapids (0% Native American/Other), Newfane (0.7% Native American/Other), Gasport (0% Native American/Other), and Olcott (0% Native American/Other). Lockport is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Lockport (1.7% Native American/Other).

Lockport's Multiracial Population

1,016 residents of Lockport, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lockport is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lockport ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockport's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lockport's population has decreased from 6.2% to 4.9%.

Lockport is more Multiracial than neighboring Newfane (3.7% Multiracial), Gasport (0.5% Multiracial), and Olcott (4.4% Multiracial). Lockport is less Multiracial than neighboring South Lockport (8.1% Multiracial), and Rapids (5.8% 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.