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Population in July 2009: 20,563. Population change since 2000: -7.7%
 

Males: 9,838  (47.8%)
Females: 10,725  (52.2%)

Median resident age:  35.9 years
New York median age:  35.9 years

Zip codes: 14094, 14095.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $34,196 (it was $35,222 in 2000)
Lockport:

$34,196
New York:

$54,659
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $20,300

Lockport city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $84,320 (it was $69,300 in 2000)
Lockport:

$84,320
New York:

$306,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $91,617; Detached houses: $90,865; Townhouses or other attached units: $83,414; In 2-unit structures: $84,721; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $155,614; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $64,552

Median gross rent in 2009: $607.

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  • White alone - 17,631 (84.9%)
  • Black alone - 1,740 (8.4%)
  • Hispanic - 705 (3.4%)
  • Two or more races - 491 (2.4%)
  • Asian alone - 105 (0.5%)
  • American alone - 78 (0.4%)
  • Other race alone - 20 (0.10%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Lockport: 102.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (31.8%), Irish (23.0%), Italian (15.7%), English (14.4%), Polish (8.8%), United States (5.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1865

Land area: 8.53 square miles.

Population density: 2411 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lockport:

  • High school or higher: 81.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lockport city:

  • Never married: 28.4%
  • Now married: 47.5%
  • Separated: 3.4%
  • Widowed: 9.0%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

568 residents are foreign born (1.0% Europe, 0.7% North America, 0.5% Latin America, 0.3% Asia).

This city:  2.5%
New York:  20.4%


According to our research there were 56 registered sex offenders living in Lockport, New York in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Lockport to the number of sex offenders is 367 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,814 (3.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $2,407 (3.1%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Amherst, NY (12.7 miles , pop. 116,510).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Buffalo, NY (20.0 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (285.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: South Lockport, NY (1.6 miles ), Rapids, NY (2.3 miles ), Gasport, NY (2.5 miles ), Pendleton, NY (2.6 miles ), Cambria, NY (2.6 miles ), Royalton, NY (2.7 miles ), Newfane, NY (2.8 miles ), .

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1999: 56 buildings, average cost: $103,400
  • 2003: 109 buildings, average cost: $124,200
  • 2004: 98 buildings, average cost: $128,500
  • 2006: 81 buildings, average cost: $133,000
  • 2009: 25 buildings, average cost: $107,500
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $149,300

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.17 N, Longitude: 78.69 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -17 (-0.1%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 3,344 (33.8%)

Area code: 716

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Lockport, New York accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

9.3%
New York:

8.0%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in Lockport by Year
Type 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Murders 1010010
per 100,000 4.60.04.70.00.04.90.0
Rapes 161257113
per 100,000 73.955.723.433.54.94.914.9
Robberies 23222135122215
per 100,000 106.3102.298.5167.758.3107.574.3
Assaults 33362628353443
per 100,000 152.5167.2121.9134.2169.9166.2213.1
Burglaries 188183198157188170151
per 100,000 868.7849.8928.4752.2912.8830.8748.5
Thefts 804745545561615565587
per 100,000 3715.03459.52555.32687.82985.92761.42909.5
Auto thefts 63393726344423
per 100,000 291.1181.1173.5124.6165.1215.0114.0
Arson N/AN/A78756
per 100,000 N/AN/A32.838.334.024.429.7
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 359.0317.1259.9270.8248.8261.8251.6

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Crime in Lockport detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 52 (49 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.43
New York average:

3.23

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -2,170 (-8.9%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (23%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Retail trade (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (8%)
  • Health care and social assistance (6%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Health care and social assistance (25%)
  • Retail trade (14%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Manufacturing (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Lockport-area historical tornado activity is below New York state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/19/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 35.2 miles away from the Lockport city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/7/1961, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lockport-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above New York state average. It is 85% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/26/1999 at 22:33:01, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 8.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 40.4 miles away from the city center
On 3/12/1994 at 10:43:15, a magnitude 3.6 (3.5 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 49.2 miles away from Lockport center
On 12/25/1998 at 13:30:26, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 11.2 mi) earthquake occurred 59.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/4/2004 at 23:55:26, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MW, 3.0 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 42.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/25/1995 at 14:22:32, a magnitude 3.0 (2.6 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 14.0 miles away from Lockport center
On 7/19/2007 at 17:07:58, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, 3.0 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 45.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Niagara County (17) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Snowstorms: 4, Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Wind: 1, Blizzard: 1, Chemical Waste: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Lockport topographic map

Birthplace of: Joyce Carol Oates - (born 1938), author, novelist, William Gregory - astronaut.


Main business address for: FIRST NIAGARA FINANCIAL GROUP INC (SAVINGS INSTITUTIONS, NOT FEDERALLY CHARTERED).


Hospital/medical center in Lockport:

  • EASTERN NIAGARA HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 521 EAST AVENUE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Lockport:

  • NIAGARA FALLS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, about 13 miles away; NIAGARA FALLS, NY)
  • MOUNT ST MARY'S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; LEWISTON, NY)
  • KENMORE MERCY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; KENMORE, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Lockport, NY

Airports located in Lockport:


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Amtrak stations near Lockport:

  • 18 miles: NIAGARA FALLS (27TH & LOCKPORT RD.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.
  • 19 miles: BUFFALO-DEPEW (DEPEW, 55 DICK RD.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 20 miles: NIAGARA FALLS (4267 BRIDGE ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lockport:

  • Niagara County Community College (about 10 miles; Sanborn, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,647)
  • Daemen College (about 16 miles; Amherst, NY; FT enrollment: 2,015)
  • University at Buffalo (about 17 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 24,102)
  • Niagara University (about 18 miles; Niagara University, NY; FT enrollment: 3,574)
  • Medaille College (about 19 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 2,594)
  • Canisius College (about 19 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 3,849)
  • SUNY College at Buffalo (about 19 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 9,410)

Public high schools in Lockport:

Private high school in Lockport:

  • CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF WESTERN NEW YORK (Students: 136; Location: 120 MAIN ST; Grades: KG - 12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Lockport:

Private elementary/middle schools in Lockport:

  • DESALES CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 490; Location: 6914 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD; Grades: PK - 8)
  • HENRIETTA G LEWIS CAMPUS SCHOOL (Students: 78; Location: 6395 OLD NIAGARA RD; Grades: KG - 11)
  • ST PETER LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 44; Location: 4169 CHURCH RD; Grades: PK - 8)
See full list of schools located in Lockport, School District: STARPOINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Library in Lockport:

  • LOCKPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,403,501; Location: 23 EAST AVENUE; 123,405 books; 8,247 audio materials; 9,582 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 14 state licensed databases; 8 other licensed databases; 184 print serial subscriptions; 5 electronic serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • "Victory Christian Academy" (listed under "private schools") is now "Christian Academy of Western New York"

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Notable locations in Lockport: Lockport Plaza (A), Independent Order of Odd Fellows Home (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Lockport include: Saint Patricks Church (A), Calvary Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Glenwood Cemetery (1), Mount Calvary Cemetery (2), Saint Peters Cemetery (3), Saint Patricks Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Lockport include: Altro Park (1), Dolan Park (2), Veterans Park (3), Outwater Memorial Park (4), DeSales Athletic Field (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Erie Canal Discovery Ctr (24 Church).

Hotels: Comfort Inn Lockport (551 South Transit Road), Comfort Inn (515 South Transit Street).

 
Niagara County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  CO  SO2 NO2 Ozone  PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 31.8. This is about average.
City:

31.8
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.284. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.284
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.69. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.69
U.S.:

2.43
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 28.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

28.7
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.26. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.26
U.S.:

9.59
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2003 was 0.00542. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.00542
U.S.:

0.05378

Drinking water stations with addresses in Lockport that have no violations reported:

  • CARLISLE GARDENS LOCKPORT WD#1 (Population served: 320, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_surface_water)
  • ZOAR VALLEY GIRL SCOUT CAMP (Population served: 160, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater_under_infl_of_surface_water)
  • COUNTRY EXPRESS (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 16.8%
(15.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 29.7% for Black residents, 17.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 58.5% for American Indian residents, 14.8% for other race residents, 10.7% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
New York:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  59.3%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  7.2%
Whole state:  5.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lockport, NY

People in group quarters in Lockport:

  • 185 people in nursing homes
  • 13 people in hospitals or wards for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 12 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms

Lockport compared to New York state average:

Lockport, New York environmental map by EPA

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  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.


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Banks with branches in Lockport (2011 data):

  • First Niagara Bank, National Association: Administrative Center, Shimer Drive-Up, Town Of Lockport Branch, City Of Lockport Branch. Info updated 06/03/2010: Bank assets: $20,824.9 mil, Deposits: $13,540.4 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 272 total offices, Holding Company: First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.
  • RBS Citizens, National Association: Lockport Branch at 5793 South Transit Street, branch established on 02/14/2000; Lockport/Tops Branch at 5827 South Transit Road, branch established on 03/22/2004. Info updated 09/19/2007: Bank assets: $114,464.6 mil, Deposits: $73,520.1 mil, headquarters in Providence, RI, negative income in the last year, 1133 total offices, Holding Company: Uk Financial Investments Limited
  • HSBC Bank USA, National Association: South Lockport Branch at 5740 South Transit Road, branch established on 02/20/1973; Lockport Branch at 150 Main Street, branch established on 04/30/1951. Info updated 11/30/2010: Bank assets: $189,731.5 mil, Deposits: $127,117.8 mil, headquarters in Mc Lean, VA, positive income, 485 total offices, Holding Company: Hsbc Holdings Plc
  • KeyBank National Association: Lockport Transit Branch at 5688 South Transit Road, branch established on 09/30/1981. Info updated 03/03/2008: Bank assets: $90,251.1 mil, Deposits: $65,598.0 mil, headquarters in Cleveland, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1047 total offices, Holding Company: Keycorp
  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Lockport Branch at 118 Walnut Street, branch established on 12/01/1949. Info updated 11/08/2010: Bank assets: $67,256.3 mil, Deposits: $48,598.7 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 783 total offices, Holding Company: Allied Irish Banks, P.L.c.

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Lockport, New York:

  • Comfort Inn, 551 S Transit St, Lockport, NY 14094 , Phone: (716) 434-4411, Fax: (716) 434-9649
  • Holiday Inn Lockport, 515 S Transit St, Lockport, NY 14094 , Phone: (716) 434-6151, Fax: (716) 434-5117
  • Lockport Inn And Suites, 315 S Transit St, Lockport, NY 14094 , Phone: (716) 434-5595, Fax: (716) 433-0105
All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in Lockport, New York

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Lockport travel time to work - commute
Lockport mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (79%)
  • Electricity (11%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Niagara County New York:


2008 Presidential Election results in Niagara County New York:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Lockport:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 56.25%
Here56.3%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents63.5%9.1%6.2%4.2%3.5%
Congregations19.2%10.4%11.0%7.7%7.1%
NameEpiscopal ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAUnited Church of ChristAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents2.5%2.0%1.7%1.2%6.1%
Congregations6.0%5.5%4.9%3.8%24.2%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 33
Niagara County:

1.54 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 27
Niagara County:

1.26 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 64
Niagara County:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 172
Here:

8.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.4%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Niagara County:

26.6%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.2%
State:

15.6%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 14$51,779$44,3821$1,030
Other Government Administration 3$9,750$39,0006$3,363
Judicial and Legal 1$4,443$53,3162$5,024
Police Protection - Officers 48$269,083$67,2710$0
Police - Other 4$11,670$35,01022$8,953
Firefighters 50$243,017$58,3240$0
Fire - Other 2$5,630$33,7800$0
Streets and Highways 17$80,908$57,1120$0
Solid Waste Management 15$36,925$29,5400$0
Sewerage 26$92,401$42,6470$0
Parks and Recreation 11$36,701$40,03710$3,879
Housing and Community Development(Local) 4$15,846$47,5380$0
Water Supply 26$92,054$42,4860$0
Other and Unallocable 10$39,965$47,9580$0
Totals for Government 231$990,172$51,43841$22,249

Lockport government finances in 2002:

  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $4,225,000 ($205.47)
  • Charges - Sewerage: $2,786,000 ($135.49)
    All Other: $659,000 ($32.05)
    Housing & Community Development: $366,000 ($17.80)
    Parks & Recreation: $14,000 ($0.68)
    Parking Facilities: $12,000 ($0.58)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $2,541,000 ($123.57)
    General: $449,000 ($21.84)
    Solid Waste Management: $295,000 ($14.35)
    Water Utilities: $167,000 ($8.12)
    Sewerage: $45,000 ($2.19)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $5,386,000 ($261.93)
    Fire Protection: $3,269,000 ($158.97)
    Police Protection: $3,169,000 ($154.11)
    Sewerage: $2,277,000 ($110.73)
    Water Utilities: $2,060,000 ($100.18)
    Regular Highways: $1,189,000 ($57.82)
    Libraries: $1,158,000 ($56.31)
    Housing & Community Development: $1,031,000 ($50.14)
    Solid Waste Management: $684,000 ($33.26)
    Financial Administration: $612,000 ($29.76)
    Parks & Recreation: $457,000 ($22.22)
    Central Staff Services: $328,000 ($15.95)
    Natural Resources - Other: $201,000 ($9.77)
    General Public Buildings: $191,000 ($9.29)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $173,000 ($8.41)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $114,000 ($5.54)
    Health Services - Other: $5,000 ($0.24)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,164,000 ($56.61)
    All Other: $757,000 ($36.81)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $168,000 ($8.17)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $2,769,000 ($134.66)
    All Other: $770,000 ($37.45)
    Highways: $17,000 ($0.83)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $7,051,000 ($342.90)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $2,804,000 ($136.36)
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $3,830,000 ($186.26)
    Water Utilities: $920,000 ($44.74)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $7,105,000 ($345.52)
    Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $5,860,000 ($284.98)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $866,000 ($42.11)
    Other, NEC: $774,000 ($37.64)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $1,191,000 ($57.92)
    Interest Earnings: $572,000 ($27.82)
    Property Sale Other: $283,000 ($13.76)
    Special Assessments: $30,000 ($1.46)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $122,000 ($5.93)
    Police Protection: $99,000 ($4.81)
    Fire Protection: $50,000 ($2.43)
    Libraries: $40,000 ($1.95)
    Sewerage: $14,000 ($0.68)
    Natural Resource - Other: $7,000 ($0.34)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($0.34)
    Protective Inspection & Regulation, NEC: $2,000 ($0.10)
    Central Staff: $1,000 ($0.05)
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000 ($0.05)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $4,881,000 ($237.37)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $2,977,000 ($144.77)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $486,000 ($23.63)
    End of Fiscal Year: $465,000 ($22.61)
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $1,617,000 ($78.64)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,655,000 ($80.48)
    Highways: $940,000 ($45.71)
    All Other: $346,000 ($16.83)
  • Tax - Property: $8,110,000 ($394.40)
    Public Utilities: $2,235,000 ($108.69)
    NEC: $274,000 ($13.32)
    Other Selective Sales: $88,000 ($4.28)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $12,105,000 ($588.68)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $423,000 ($20.57)

3.89% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,910 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.89%
New York average:

5.41%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($521 average AGI)
Niagara County:

0.07%
New York average:

0.24%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Erie County, NY  2.19% ($38,108 average AGI)
from Orleans County, NY  0.14% ($28,549)
from Monroe County, NY  0.09% ($37,676)


4.55% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,257 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.55%
New York average:

6.26%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($453 average AGI)
Niagara County:

0.06%
New York average:

0.10%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Erie County, NY  2.00% ($37,162 average AGI)
to Monroe County, NY  0.12% ($29,510)
to Orleans County, NY  0.10% ($30,341)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lockport:

  • WLVL (1340 AM; 1 kW; LOCKPORT, NY; Owner: CULVER COMMUNICATIONS CORP., INC.)
  • WTOR (770 AM; daytime; 9 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, NY; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBEN (930 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WJJL (1440 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: M.J. PHILLIPS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WXRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; LANCASTER, NY; Owner: DOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNED (970 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY)
  • WHLD (1270 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WUFO (1080 AM; daytime; 1 kW; AMHERST, NY)
  • WLGZ (990 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WECK (1230 AM; 1 kW; CHEEKTOWAGA, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lockport:

  • WGRF (96.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W214BB (90.7 FM; LOCKPORT, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBFO (88.7 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WBLK (93.7 FM; DEPEW, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WJYE (96.1 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WKSE (98.5 FM; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WYRK (106.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WEDG (103.3 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNED-FM (94.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/C ASSOC.)
  • WJCA (102.1 FM; ALBION, NY; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WHTT-FM (104.1 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W284AP (104.7 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WLOF (101.7 FM; ATTICA, NY; Owner: HOLY FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W207BG (89.3 FM; GRAND ISLAND, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lockport:

  • WNED-TV (Channel 17; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NY PUBLIC BROADCASTING ASSOC.)
  • WNLO (Channel 23; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WUTV (Channel 29; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WUTV LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WBNF-CA (Channel 15; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WGRZ-TV (Channel 2; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • WNYO-TV (Channel 49; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: NEW YORK TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WKBW-TV (Channel 7; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WKBW-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WDTB-LP (Channel 39; HAMBURG, NY; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WFHW-LP (Channel 58; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITIZENS TELEVISION SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WIVB-TV (Channel 4; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WBXZ-LP (Channel 56; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WPXJ-TV (Channel 51; BATAVIA, NY; Owner: PAXSON BUFFALO LICENSE, INC.)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Lockport fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 11
Total length: 58 meters (190ft)
Total costs: $42,412,000
Total average daily traffic: 59,927
Total average daily truck traffic: 3,055

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1900-1909: 2
  • 1910-1919: 3
  • 1920-1929: 0
  • 1930-1939: 0
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 1
  • 1960-1969: 1
  • 1970-1979: 0
  • 1980-1989: 1
  • 1990-1999: 2
  • 2000-2010: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Lockport, NY

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Lockport)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 83 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Lockport, NY)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 45 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 215 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Lockport)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 4 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Lockport)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 47 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 6 full tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED105$77,04881$76,519113$75,89422$10,59124$51,417
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED3$88,6675$45,20017$77,7060$04$48,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED17$76,88213$52,23180$81,27540$12,4755$42,600
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN6$82,1672$57,50040$85,9000$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$42,0004$56,2509$69,3331$10,0002$31,500
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0235.00 , 0236.00, 0237.00, 0238.00, 0239.01, 0239.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 4 full tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED17$97,7066$113,3330$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$37,0002$59,5001$32,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED3$47,3334$142,5000$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN5$134,6000$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0235.00 , 0236.00, 0237.00, 0238.00, 0239.01, 0239.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 127
  • Hazardous Condition: 276
  • Service Call: 9
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Lockport


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Lockport, NY

Most common first names in Lockport, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary49180.6 years
John45173.4 years
William40976.0 years
Robert30171.1 years
James24570.3 years
George23576.7 years
Helen23280.7 years
Joseph22374.6 years
Charles21875.1 years
Margaret20479.2 years
Most common last names in Lockport, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith16375.5 years
Miller8776.9 years
Wilson6775.8 years
Brown6574.7 years
Jones5476.3 years
Johnson5074.9 years
Taylor4774.3 years
Schultz4277.3 years
Robinson4179.6 years
Roberts3977.9 years
Businesses in Lockport, NY
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven1McDonald's2
AT&T2OfficeMax1
Arby's1Panera Bread1
AutoZone1Payless1
Blockbuster1Penske1
Burger King1Pizza Hut1
Comfort Inn1RadioShack1
Cricket Wireless1Rite Aid5
Dennys1Sears1
Dunkin Donuts1Subway1
FedEx6T-Mobile2
GNC3Tim Hortons5
H&R Block1U-Haul3
Holiday Inn1UPS8
Home Depot1Walgreens1
KFC1Walmart1
La-Z-Boy1Wendy's1
Lane Furniture2YMCA1
MasterBrand Cabinets8
Browse common businesses in Lockport, NY


Lockport on our top lists:

  • #21 on the list of "Top 100 high-educated but low-earning cities"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2004 Presidential Election, pop. 50,000+"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) 24-hour air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"
  • #75 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (8-hour) air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2005 and 2006"
  • #90 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2006"

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