South Lockport, New York
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South Lockport is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the Town of Lockport in Niagara County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 8,552.
South Lockport is south of the City of Lockport on New York State Highway 78.
Geography
South Lockport is located at 43°8'3" North, 78°41'10" West (43.134057, -78.686132)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the region has a total area of 14.9 km² (5.8 mi²). 14.9 km² (5.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.35% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 8,552 people, 3,544 households, and 2,317 families residing in the community. The population density is 574.3/km² (1,488.4/mi²). There are 3,816 housing units at an average density of 256.2/km² (664.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 91.36% White, 4.89% African American, 0.48% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. 1.77% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,544 households out of which 33.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% are married couples living together, 15.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% are non-families. 29.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.41 and the average family size is 2.98.
In the community the population is spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.5 males.
The median income for a household in the region is $36,410, and the median income for a family is $45,370. Males have a median income of $34,840 versus $24,162 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $18,945. 12.5% of the population and 11.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.4% of those under the age of 18 and 6.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.