Lockport, Illinois
Lockport: The most populous city in Will County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Lockport is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lockport Lock 18 and the Lockport Historical Society.
About
Lockport is a city located in the county of Will in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 60,010 and a population density of 2,743 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 59,877 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lockport
| Population : | 59,877 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Will County |
| Postal code : | 14094–14095 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 716 |
| Area : | 21.87 km2 |
| Altitude : | 614 feet / 187 meters |
| Capital city : | Lockport is capital of Niagara County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:44:30 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 2,737 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lockport is located at 41°35'22"N 88°3'28"W (41.5894800, -88.0578400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Lockport
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lockport decreased by 0.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 60,010 | - | census |
| 2011 | 60,261 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 60,331 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 60,218 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 60,168 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 60,124 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 60,108 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 60,055 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 59,979 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 59,979 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 59,877 | -0.17% | estimation process |
People born in Lockport (45)
People born in Lockport, including author Joyce Carol Oates, domestic terrorist Timothy McVeigh, economist Edwin Griswold Nourse, .
List
- Othniel Charles Marsh (American paleontologist) he was born in 29/10/1831
- William G. Morgan (Inventor of volleyball) he was born in 23/01/1870
- William G. Gregory (American astronaut) he was born in 14/05/1957
- William E. Miller (American politician (1914-1983)) he was born in 22/03/1914
- Geoffrey Deuel (actor) he was born in 17/01/1943
- Mel Thurston (American professional basketball player) he was born in 16/01/1919
- Kim Alexis (American model and actress) she was born in 15/07/1960
- John J. Raskob (American businessperson) he was born in 19/03/1879
- Bernard Buzyniski (American football player (1938-2008)) he was born in 03/05/1938
- Charles Dettie Aaron (American gastroenterologist) he was born in 08/05/1866
- Chris Sacca (American businessman) he was born in 12/05/1975
- Cuthbert W. Pound (American politician) he was born in 20/06/1864
- Daniel Webster Flagler (U.S. Army Brigadier General) he was born in 20/06/1835
- Dave Jenks (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1942
- Duane Lyman (American architect) he was born in 01/01/1886
- Francis R. Delano (American banker) he was born in 06/09/1842
- Frank C. Penfold (American painter, 1849-1940) he was born in 01/01/1849
- Harold H. George (American flying ace and general) he was born in 14/09/1892
Schools in Lockport
College & universities near Lockport, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146612 | Lewis University | Romeoville (IL) | 60446-2200 |
| 148584 | University of St Francis | Joliet (IL) | 60435-6188 |
| 148098 | Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy | Joliet (IL) | 60435 |
| 462345 | The Salon Professional Academy-Shorewood | Shorewood (IL) | 60404-8789 |
| 146296 | Joliet Junior College | Joliet (IL) | 60431-8938 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lockport, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOL | Joliet Transportation Center | 50 East Jefferson Street | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Lockport
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lockport Carrier Annex Post Office | Lockport (IL) | 60441 |
| Lockport Carrier Annex Post Office | Lockport (IL) | 60441 |
| Lockpor Post Office | Lockport (IL) | 60441 |
| Romeovill Post Office | Romeoville (IL) | 60446 |
| Downtown Jol Post Office | Joliet (IL) | 60432 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Lockport , New York town in Niagara County, New York, United States with a population of 19,834 people.
- Lockport , Michigan township in St. Joseph County, Michigan with a population of 3,714 people.
- Lockport , Louisiana town in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 2,390 people.
Other cities in Will County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Will County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Joliet | 85,583 | The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois. |
| Bolingbrook | 74,025 | Town in Illinois |
| Romeoville | 39,770 | Town |
| New Lenox | 27,088 | Village in Illinois |
| Homer Glen | 24,281 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Crest Hill | 21,153 | City in Will County, Illinois, United States |
| Mokena | 20,050 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Goodings Grove | 18,569 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Shorewood | 17,495 | Village in Illinois |
| Channahon | 13,409 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Frankfort Square | 9,276 | Census-designated place in Will County, Illinois, United States |
| Manhattan | 8,798 | Village in Illinois |
| Crete | 8,493 | Town in the U. |
| Braidwood | 6,148 | City in Will County, Illinois, United States |
| Wilmington | 5,597 | Town in Will County, Illinois, United States |
| Monee | 5,029 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lockport distances to largest Illinois cities
