Lockport Heights, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lockport Heights, Illinois had a total population of 890, the 734th largest community in Illinois, with a median household income of $78,211, which is 6% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x.
Lockport Heights Quick Facts
How Lockport Heights Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 984 | 890 | -9.6% |
| Median household income | $107,875 | $78,211 | -27.5% |
| Median home value | $187,200 | $192,200 | +2.7% |
How Lockport Heights Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Lockport Heights Rankings in Illinois
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Other Cities in Will County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet | 150,445 | $92,201 | 11.1% | $265,800 |
| Plainfield | 46,708 | $144,000 | 4.2% | $431,400 |
| Romeoville | 41,152 | $106,325 | 5.5% | $257,100 |
| Oswego | 36,375 | $123,792 | 2.6% | $344,500 |
| New Lenox | 28,006 | $140,865 | 1.5% | $399,900 |
| Lockport | 26,409 | $111,981 | 6.8% | $316,000 |
| Crest Hill | 20,628 | $73,033 | 12.0% | $232,900 |
| Mokena | 20,021 | $123,889 | 4.5% | $401,400 |
| Shorewood | 18,343 | $122,105 | 5.2% | $337,800 |
| Channahon | 13,927 | $119,494 | 5.9% | $327,900 |
Cities Similar to Lockport Heights
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman | 882 | $75,373 | $101,900 | 17.7% | 10.9% |
| Mansfield | 866 | $78,750 | $142,200 | 10.5% | 8.3% |
| Ashkum | 918 | $78,365 | $150,600 | 15.9% | 5.2% |
| Odell | 890 | $83,558 | $121,000 | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Sheffield | 874 | $74,750 | $102,400 | 20.8% | 11.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 890, Lockport Heights's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Lockport Heights is a small community located in Illinois, within Will County. The total population is 890. It ranks as the 734th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lockport Heights is 25.8 years. This is 34% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lockport Heights is $78,211. This is 6% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Lockport Heights. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $192,200. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Lockport Heights is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 96.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 67.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lockport Heights is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (28.9% vs 18.8%).
Education
12.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lockport Heights, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lockport Heights, Illinois?
Lockport Heights, Illinois has a population of 890 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lockport Heights, IL?
The median household income in Lockport Heights is $78,211, which is 3% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lockport Heights, IL?
The ACS sample for Lockport Heights recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Lockport Heights, Illinois?
Lockport Heights's population is 64.7% White, 0.0% Black, 28.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lockport Heights, IL?
The median home value in Lockport Heights is $192,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.5x.
How educated is Lockport Heights, Illinois?
12.1% of adults (25+) in Lockport Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.