Census-designated place · New York
South Lockport, New York
South Lockport, census-designated place, in Niagara County, New York. South Lockport had 9,144 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±693). GEOID 3669386.
Residents, 2020-2024
9,144
±693 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 9,355
Median household income
$56,166
±$8,293 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$163,600
±$40,257 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$711
±$89 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is South Lockport and what county is it in?
South Lockport is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Niagara County, New York. It covers 6.2 square miles of land, 1,509 residents per square mile in 2020.
South Lockport is in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
South Lockport lies entirely within the Town of Lockport, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in South Lockport, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts South Lockport's population at 9,144 (±693). The 2020 Census counted 9,355 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; South Lockport is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | South Lockport | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,144 ±693 | 210,721 | +2,078 |
| Households | 4,117 ±362 | 91,884 | +894 |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.15 | 2.24 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,333 ±360 | 100,446 | +625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in South Lockport?
The median resident of South Lockport is 41.0 years old; 18.6% are under 18 and 19.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.1%. 6.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | South Lockport | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0 ±4.6 | 43.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.6% ±3.0 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.1% ±3.6 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±3.2 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.2% ±4.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.7% ±5.5 pts | 82.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±2.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.1% ±3.1 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.9% ±3.6 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.6% ±4.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0% ±2.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 20.5% ±4.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2% ±2.0 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.9% ±2.8 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.2% ±4.9 pts | 28.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6% ±2.9 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7% ±4.8 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in South Lockport earn?
Half of South Lockport's 4,117 households earn less than $56,166 a year (±$8,293), against $69,633 in Niagara County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $58,704 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | South Lockport | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,166 ±$8,293 | $69,633 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,521 ±$10,133 | $89,159 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,890 ±$4,136 | $38,904 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.6% ±5.6 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.3% ±15.0 pts | 19.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.3% ±6.4 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% ±2.2 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.9% ±3.7 pts | 89.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in South Lockport?
Owners occupy 61.5% of South Lockport's occupied homes and renters 38.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $163,600 by its owner (±$40,257). The median renter pays $711 a month including utilities, and 30.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | South Lockport | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $163,600 ±$40,257 | $189,800 | +$62,683 |
| Median gross rent | $711 ±$89 | $899 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.1% ±10.5 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,936 ±$211 | $1,533 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.5% ±5.8 pts | 71.2% | −11.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.5% ±5.8 pts | 28.8% | – |
| Housing units | 4,333 ±360 | 100,446 | +625 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 36.4% ±5.1 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.3% ±4.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0% ±1.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0% ±2.8 pts | 28.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.4% ±4.9 pts | 9.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in South Lockport work and get to work?
71.1% of South Lockport's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.8%.
| Measure | South Lockport | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.3% ±5.2 pts | 60.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% ±3.0 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.1% ±7.3 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7% ±6.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±2.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4% ±4.0 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min ±2.1 | 22.5 min | −4.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in South Lockport?
1 census tract lies mostly in South Lockport, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 234.05Niagara County | 4,180 | $50,827 |
| Tract 234.01Niagara County | 6,617 | $89,500 |
| Tract 234.04Niagara County | 5,161 | $91,575 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in South Lockport) · Census block assignment files
How does South Lockport compare with other places in New York?
South Lockport ranks 1,471st of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 382nd | 1,657 |
| Residents per square mile | 557th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,471st | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,186th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 1,201st | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 1,450th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 348th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,246th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,093rd | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,375th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 979th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 1,198th | 1,652 |
South Lockport's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for South Lockport?
11 of the 57 figures for South Lockport on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for South Lockport are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.