Lockport, Louisiana
Lockport: town in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Lockport is a town located in the county of Lafourche Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,578 and a population density of 3,906 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,390 inhabitants.
The town was created 191 years ago in 1834.
Quick Facts about Lockport
| Population | 2,390 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| County | Lafourche Parish |
| Phone Area Codes | 985 |
| Area | 0.66 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.6461,-90.5393 |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1835 (191 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:22:02 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 70374 |
| Density | 3,621 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.87% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
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Geography
Lockport is located at 29°38'46"N 90°32'21"W (29.6460500, -90.5392500).
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Weather
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
5 mph E
Overnight
Mostly cloudy. Low around 63, with temperatures rising to around 65 overnight. East wind around 5 mph.
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According to census records, the population of Lockport decreased by 7.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,578 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,574 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,567 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,547 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,540 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,526 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,501 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,459 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,436 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,404 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,390 | -0.59% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,933 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,442 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,012 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,439 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.7% |
| White only, percent : | 97.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 830 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,697 |
Lockport zip code is 70374.
County name: Lafourche, County
fips: 22057
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,697 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $119,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,071 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $423 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $630 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 7 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,173 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.29 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,515 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 50,047 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 712,404 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 116,900 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,523 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $60,034 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,095 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 389 |
| 2019 total employment : | 4,302 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 180,179 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 4.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 890 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,064 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 584 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 249 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,021 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 61 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 913 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 24.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 504.38 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $131,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,666 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $854 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,159 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,774 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.95 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 75.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 20,824 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 68,179 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 457,193 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,033 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,991 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,815 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 23.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,058 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 543 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 439 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 592 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 402 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 31 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 945 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,556.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.69 |
Services and Civic Places in Lockport
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Phone: +19855323117 | Website available
People born in Lockport (2)
People born in Lockport, including Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Jefferson J. DeBlanc, politician Michel Claudet, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lockport, LA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160472 | LaSalle Tech | Houma (LA) | 70363 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lockport, LA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCH | Schriever | Hwy 20 and Hwy 24 | RAIL |
| NOL | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | 1001 Loyola Avenue | UNK |
| HMD | Hammond | 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| SDL | Slidell | 1827 Front Street | RAIL |
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Lockport.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lockpor Post Office | Lockport (LA) | 70374 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Lockport, Illinois The most populous city in Will County, Illinois. with a population of 59,877 people.
- Lockport, New York town in Niagara County, New York, United States with a population of 19,834 people.
- Lockport, Michigan township in St. with a population of 3,714 people.
Other cities in Lafourche Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lafourche Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Thibodaux | 14,411 | City in and the parish seat of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Raceland | 10,193 | City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Galliano | 7,676 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Larose | 7,400 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Cut Off | 5,976 | Census-designated place (CDP) on the Bayou Lafourche in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Chackbay | 5,177 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Mathews | 2,209 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Golden Meadow | 1,935 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lockport distances to largest Louisiana cities