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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

28.9% unemployed in Lockport in 2018

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28.9 percent of Lockport residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Lockport population reached 19,124.

Out of 13,604 people who had a job, 23 were employed in the Armed Forces and 13,581 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Lockport for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed5,52028.9
Employed13,60471.1
Employed in civilian labor force13,58171
Employed in armed forces230.12

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