| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Counties | McLennan, Coryell |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Area total | 56.44 km² |
| Area land | 56.44 km² |
| Area water | 0.00 km² |
| Area total | 21.79 sq mi |
| Area land | 21.79 sq mi |
| Area water | 0.00 sq mi |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 5321 |
| Population density | 94.58 km² |
| Population density | 244.96 sq mi |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| Time zone (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Elevation | 758 ft |
| Coordinates | 31°25′55″N 97°25′30″W |
| ZIP code | 76657 |
| Area code | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-45672[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411063[2] |
| Website | cityofmcgregor.com |
McGregor is a city in McLennan and Coryell counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 5,321 at the 2020 Census.
McGregor lies in two counties, as well as two metropolitan areas. The McLennan County portion of the city is part of the Waco metropolitan area, while the small portion that lies in Coryell County is part of the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan area.
Geography
McGregor is located in western McLennan County and extends westward into Coryell County, surrounding McGregor Industrial Park, a former Naval Weapons Reserve Plant.[3]
U.S. Route 84 passes through the city center, leading northeast 17 miles (27 km) to Waco and west 20 miles (32 km) to Gatesville. Texas State Highway 317 crosses US 84 near the city center, leading north 15 miles (24 km) to Valley Mills and south 28 miles (45 km) to Belton.
According to the United States Census Bureau, McGregor has a total area of 21.8 sq mi (56.4 square kilometres), all land.[4]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, McGregor has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 5,321 people, 1,873 households, and 1,118 families residing in the city.[6][7]
The median age was 34.5 years, 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18, and 15.9% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 101.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 96.2 males age 18 and over.[6]
96.4% of residents lived in urban areas, while 3.6% lived in rural areas.[8]
There were 1,873 households in McGregor, of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 46.7% were married-couple households, 16.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 29.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]
There were 2,034 housing units, of which 7.9% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.2%.[6]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,851 | 53.6% |
| Black or African American | 415 | 7.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 105 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 1,024 | 19.2% |
| Two or more races | 899 | 16.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 2,205 | 41.4% |
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 2,459 | 46.21% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 402 | 7.55% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 19 | 0.36% |
| Asian (NH) | 21 | 0.39% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 4 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 20 | 0.38% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 191 | 3.59% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,205 | 41.44% |
| Total | 5,321 |
2000 census
As of the census[1] of 2000, 4,727 people, 1,728 households, and 1,206 families resided in the city. The population density was 216.7 inhabitants per square mile (83.7 /km2). There were 1,856 housing units at an average density of 85.1 inhabitants per square mile (32.9 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 71.10% White, 11.53% African American, 1.02% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 14.41% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 27.27% of the population.
Of the 1,728 households, 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were not families. About 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.21.
In the city, the population was distributed as 27.7% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,200, and for a family was $37,143. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $18,605 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,311. About 10.9% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
McGregor is the site of the former Bluebonnet Ordnance Plant to make munitions during World War II. After the war, the site has been used by a number of companies to make rockets, including Phillips Petroleum Company, Rocketdyne, Hercules Inc. and Beal Aerospace.[10] SpaceX has a rocket engine development and test facility in McGregor that it acquired from defunct Beal Aerospace. In May 2016, McGregor passed an ordinance to reduce noise and vibration caused by SpaceX testing activity.[11]
In 2021, Knauf Insulation announced its intention to establish a facility for the manufacture and distribution of fiberglass insulation products.[12] Construction began in May 2022, and the plant is expected to start production in 2024.[13]
McGregor is the home of Magnolia House, a Victorian property renovated in Season 3 of HGTV's Fixer Upper by Chip and Joanna Gaines. It now operates as a bed and breakfast.[14]
Education
The city is served by the McGregor Independent School District and the Midway Independent School District
Transportation
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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- ^ "Industrial Park". McGregor Economic Development Corporation. Archived July 18, 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ Climate Summary for McGregor, Texas
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ^ Gately, Paul J. "McGregor: Before SpaceX, facility produced bombs and lots of them". www.kwtx.com. Retrieved 2018-06-25.
- ^ Lopez, Paul J. Gately and Ke'Sha. "McGregor: City modifies SpaceX rocket testing rules". www.kwtx.com. Retrieved 2016-05-11.
- ^ "Governor Abbott Announces New Knauf Insulation Facility in McGregor". Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ "Knauf Insulation Breaks Ground on Central Texas Production Facility in McGregor". Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ "Magnolia House". Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[15]
External links
References
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved 18 May 2022.