Lockport township, Illinois
Lockport township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lockport township is a geographic entity located in Will County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 60,618. The land area covers 35.67 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 60,618 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 23,050 | ±593 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 23,804 | ±585 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 23,050 | ±593 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 754 | ±185 |
| Median Home Value | $260,600 | ±$4,936 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,570 | ±$110 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $85,328 | ±$4,822 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,272 | ±$1,356 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | ±1.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,312 | ±987 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 29,624 | ±905 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.3% | ±0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 60,052 (2024)
ID: 163397
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOOKKEEPER
222 E 9TH ST, FL 3, LOCKPORT IL 60441-3478
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GUS Population: 708,583 (2024)
ID: 102556
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ACCOUNTING MANAGER
302 N CHICAGO ST, JOLIET IL 60432-4059
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Lockport | PK-08 | Lockport, IL | |
| Regular School Lockport | 04-08 | Lockport, IL | |
| Special Education School Lockport | M | Lockport, IL | |
| Special Education School Lockport | M | Lockport, IL | |
| Regular School Lockport | 09-12 | Lockport, IL | |
| Regular School Lockport | 04-05 | Lockport, IL | |
| Regular School Lockport | PK-03 | Lockport, IL | |
| Regular School Lockport | PK-08 | Lockport, IL | |
| Regular School Lockport | PK-01 | Lockport, IL | |
| Regular School Lockport | 02-04 | Lockport, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lewis University
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College | 0.7 mi away | One University Parkway, Romeoville, IL, 60446-2200 |
8158380500
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LOCKPORT BRANCH
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 121 EAST EIGHTH STREET, LOCKPORT, IL, 60441 |
(815) 552-4250
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University of St Francis
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College | 4.6 mi away | 500 N Wilcox St, Joliet, IL, 60435-6188 |
8157403400
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CREST HILL BRANCH
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 20670 CITY CENTER BOULEVARD, CREST HILL, IL, 60403 |
(815) 552-4270
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Larry's Barber College-Joliet
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College Vocational | 5.3 mi away | 929 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, 60435-7352 |
8157231950
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WHITE OAK LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 201 WEST NORMANTOWN ROAD, ROMEOVILLE, IL, 60446 |
(815) 552-4200
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Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy
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College Vocational | 6.1 mi away | 2719 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL, 60435 |
8157418224
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JOLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 150 NORTH OTTAWA STREET, JOLIET, IL, 60432 |
(815) 846-6500
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Joliet Junior College
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College | 8.3 mi away | 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL, 60431-8938 |
8157299020
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BLACK ROAD BRANCH
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 3395 BLACK ROAD, JOLIET, IL, 60431 |
(815) 740-2660
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROMEOVILLE WFO, IL US, located 0.4 miles from Lockport township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.7° | 16.1° | 23.9° | 2.19" | 10.6" |
| February | 36.3° | 19.7° | 28.0° | 1.98" | 8.7" |
| March | 48.5° | 29.7° | 39.1° | 2.71" | 4.2" |
| April | 61.0° | 39.6° | 50.3° | 4.11" | 0.9" |
| May | 72.4° | 50.3° | 61.4° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.5° | 60.3° | 70.9° | 4.68" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.7° | 64.5° | 74.6° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.7° | 63.0° | 72.8° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.4° | 55.4° | 65.9° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.8° | 43.5° | 53.7° | 3.67" | 0.1" |
| November | 48.9° | 31.9° | 40.4° | 2.67" | 1.2" |
| December | 36.8° | 22.0° | 29.4° | 2.15" | 7.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crest Hill city | City | 2.1 mi | — |
| Romeoville village | Village | 2.2 mi | — |
| Bonnie Brae CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Lockport city | City | 2.9 mi | — |
| Fairmont CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Sunnyland CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1719744238. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.