McGregor, Texas facts for kids
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McGregor, Texas
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Downtown McGregor
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Location of McGregor, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | McLennan, Coryell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.79 sq mi (56.44 km2) |
| • Land | 21.79 sq mi (56.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,338 |
| • Density | 244.96/sq mi (94.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76657
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-45672 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1362469 |
McGregor is a city in McLennan and Coryell counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population is estimated to be 5,823 by the Texas Demographic Center (January 1,2023).
McGregor lies in two counties, as well as two metropolitan areas. The McLennan County portion of the city is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the small portion that lies in Coryell County is part of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
McGregor is located in western McLennan County at 31°25′55″N 97°25′1″W / 31.43194°N 97.41694°W (31.431928, –97.417022). It extends westward into Coryell County, surrounding McGregor Industrial Park, a former Naval Weapons Reserve Plant.
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 square miles (56.4 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 774 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,435 | 85.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,864 | 29.9% | |
| 1920 | 2,081 | 11.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,041 | −1.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,062 | 1.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,669 | 29.4% | |
| 1960 | 4,642 | 73.9% | |
| 1970 | 4,365 | −6.0% | |
| 1980 | 4,513 | 3.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,683 | 3.8% | |
| 2000 | 4,727 | 0.9% | |
| 2010 | 4,987 | 5.5% | |
| 2020 | 5,338 | 7.0% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| 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 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,321 people, 1,714 households, and 1,118 families residing in the city.
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. 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.
In 2021, Knauf Insulation announced its intention to establish a facility for the manufacture and distribution of fiberglass insulation products. Construction began in May 2022, and the plant is expected to start production in 2024.
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.
Education
The city is served by the McGregor Independent School District and the Midway Independent School District
Transportation
- McGregor Station
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.
See also
In Spanish: McGregor (Texas) para niños
