McGregor, Minnesota facts for kids
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McGregor, Minnesota
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Location of the city of McGregor
within Aitkin County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Aitkin |
| Incorporated | August 27, 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.27 sq mi (5.87 km2) |
| • Land | 2.14 sq mi (5.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 384 |
| • Density | 179.52/sq mi (69.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55760
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-39014 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395068 |
McGregor is a small city in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. It's located in the central part of the state. As of the 2020 census, about 384 people lived there.
McGregor is easy to reach by car. It sits along Minnesota State Highways 65 and 210. Another local road, Aitkin County Road 8 (Maddy Street), also passes through.
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History of McGregor
McGregor became an official city in 1903. Later, in 1919, it separated from the larger McGregor Township around it.
The city's name has an interesting story. It might have been named after a hunter and trapper from New York named McGregor. Another idea is that it was named for Major John G. MacGregor from Minneapolis. The city's post office first opened its doors in 1890.
Geography and Nature
McGregor covers an area of about 2.11 square miles (5.46 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The Sandy River flows very close to McGregor. This river is a branch of the famous Mississippi River. For those who love outdoor adventures, the Soo Line North ATV Trail is also nearby. It's a great place for riding all-terrain vehicles.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 11 | — | |
| 1910 | 126 | — | |
| 1920 | 195 | 54.8% | |
| 1930 | 216 | 10.8% | |
| 1940 | 311 | 44.0% | |
| 1950 | 322 | 3.5% | |
| 1960 | 283 | −12.1% | |
| 1970 | 331 | 17.0% | |
| 1980 | 447 | 35.0% | |
| 1990 | 376 | −15.9% | |
| 2000 | 404 | 7.4% | |
| 2010 | 391 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 384 | −1.8% | |
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McGregor's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 391 people lived in McGregor. There were 180 households, which are like homes or families living together. About 99 of these were families.
The city had 207 housing units. Most people living in McGregor were White (95.1%). A small number were Native American (4.1%) or from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in McGregor was about 43.3 years old.
- About 23% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 22.8% were 65 years old or older.
More females lived in McGregor than males in 2010. About 53.5% of the population was female, and 46.5% was male.
See also
In Spanish: McGregor (Minnesota) para niños
