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Lockport, LA
Town in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
Population
2,618
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,311
ZIP codes
0
Lockport and its ZIP codes
Lockport at a glance
- Lockport is about 22 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,398, close to the Louisiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,800 (26% below Louisiana) and median rent is $958 a month.
Local data for Lockport, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lockport, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,398
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$160,800
Median rent
$958/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (371), German Americans (166), Irish Americans (91).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafourche Parish. PPP loans are for Lockport.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,017
35,052 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,579
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.93B
FY 2026, $29,988 per person
How people get to work
Lockport, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled19.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lockport, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
172
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7,963
23.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 45°F
71.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lockport, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.3%
U.S. 33.3% +15.0 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
23.0%
U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Lockport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lockport HeightsCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.3 |
| MathewsCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 4 |
| BourgCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 5.6 |
| PresquilleCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.8 |
| RacelandCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 21.6 |
| Bayou BlueCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 23.3 |
| LaroseCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 10.9 |
| MontegutCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| Des AllemandsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.9 |
| Bayou CaneCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.6 |
| HoumaCity | 13 mi | 14.5 |
| ChauvinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| Bayou GaucheCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 12.9 |
| GrayCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.5 |
| Cut OffCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 14.6 |
| KraemerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lockport, LA in?
- Lockport is in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Lockport, LA?
- About 2,618 people live in Lockport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lockport?
- Nearby places include Lockport Heights (1.2 mi), Mathews (3 mi), Bourg (7 mi), Presquille (8.3 mi), Raceland (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023