South Lockport, NY Demographics

A map of South Lockport's Population by Race

South Lockport, New York has an estimated population of 9,144, a slight decrease from the 9,355 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.7% White, 8.1% Multiracial, 7.2% Hispanic, 3.8% Black, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Lockport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South 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 South Lockport, that probability was 34.8% in 2020 and 36.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Lockport is ranked the 221st 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). South Lockport was ranked the 219th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Lockport's White Population

7,195 residents of South Lockport, or 78.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Lockport is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. South Lockport ranks 825th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lockport's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of South Lockport's population has decreased from 80.0% to 78.7%.

South Lockport is more White than neighboring Lockport (78.2% White). South Lockport is less White than neighboring Rapids (90% White), Gasport (95.5% White), Clarence Center (96.9% White), and Newfane (92.1% White).

South Lockport's Black Population

343 residents of South Lockport, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Lockport is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. South Lockport ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lockport's Black population has declined by an estimated 42.8%. Black residents' share of South Lockport's population has decreased from 6.4% to 3.8%.

South Lockport is more Black than neighboring Rapids (2.5% Black), Gasport (1.4% Black), Clarence Center (0% Black), and Newfane (1% Black). South Lockport is less Black than neighboring Lockport (10.4% Black).

South Lockport's Asian Population

62 residents of South Lockport, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Lockport is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. South Lockport ranks 730th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lockport's Asian population has declined by an estimated 39.8%. Asian residents' share of South Lockport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

South Lockport is more Asian than neighboring Lockport (0.4% Asian), Rapids (0% Asian), Gasport (0.2% Asian), Clarence Center (0% Asian), and Newfane (0.2% Asian).

South Lockport's Hispanic Population

655 residents of South Lockport, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Lockport is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. South Lockport ranks 520th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lockport's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. Hispanic residents' share of South Lockport's population has increased from 6.7% to 7.2%.

South Lockport is more Hispanic than neighboring Lockport (4.9% Hispanic), Rapids (1.8% Hispanic), Gasport (2.4% Hispanic), Clarence Center (0.3% Hispanic), and Newfane (2.3% Hispanic).

South Lockport's Native American/Other Population

152 residents of South Lockport, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Lockport is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. South Lockport ranks 330th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lockport's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 76.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Lockport's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.7%.

South Lockport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lockport (1.1% Native American/Other), Rapids (0% Native American/Other), Gasport (0% Native American/Other), Clarence Center (0% Native American/Other), and Newfane (0.7% Native American/Other).

South Lockport's Multiracial Population

737 residents of South Lockport, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Lockport is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Lockport ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lockport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 63.8%. Multiracial residents' share of South Lockport's population has increased from 4.8% to 8.1%.

South Lockport is more Multiracial than neighboring Lockport (4.9% Multiracial), Rapids (5.8% Multiracial), Gasport (0.5% Multiracial), Clarence Center (2.8% Multiracial), and Newfane (3.7% 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.