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Lockport, LA


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Lockport, Louisiana

Lockport, Louisiana, in Lafourche county, is 30 miles SW of Kenner, Louisiana (center to center) and 35 miles SW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town is part of the Houma metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 2,624 people people live in Lockport.

The People and Families of Lockport

In Lockport, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lockport had a median family income of $40,288. Overall, families in Lockport are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($16,000) in Lockport than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Lockport Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lockport, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Lockport, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lockport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLockport Affordability of Property Taxes
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 18%Lockport Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%Lockport Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Lockport People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Lockport, LA

Comparing Lockport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Racial Diversity61
Well-Paid Single Women59
Senior Citizens46
Age of the Population48
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income59
People in Middle Class or Better49
College Educated Adults45
People Above Poverty27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents63
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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