McGregor, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
McGregor, Florida
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Location in Lee County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.07 sq mi (10.54 km2) |
| • Land | 2.37 sq mi (6.13 km2) |
| • Water | 1.70 sq mi (4.41 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,976 |
| • Density | 3,371.09/sq mi (1,301.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33919
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| Area code(s) | 239 |
| FIPS code | 12-42090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867172 |
McGregor is a community in Lee County, Florida, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it's managed by the county.
In 2020, about 7,976 people lived in McGregor. This was an increase from 7,406 people counted in 2010. McGregor is part of the larger Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a big group of cities and towns in the area.
On January 16, 2022, a strong tornado hit McGregor. It caused a lot of damage in some parts of the community.
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Where is McGregor?
McGregor is located in the middle of Lee County, Florida. It's an area that isn't officially part of a city. It shares borders with other communities like Whiskey Creek to the east, Cypress Lake to the southeast, and Iona to the southwest.
To the northwest, McGregor is next to the Caloosahatchee River. Across this river is the city of Cape Coral. The Cape Coral Bridge connects McGregor to Cape Coral.
Main Roads in McGregor
The main road that goes through McGregor is Florida State Road 867, also known as McGregor Boulevard.
- It goes northeast about 6 miles (10 km) to the center of Fort Myers. Fort Myers is the main city and the county seat for Lee County.
- It goes southwest about 4 miles (6 km) to San Carlos Boulevard in Iona.
Land and Water Area
McGregor covers a total area of about 4.07 square miles (10.5 square kilometers).
- About 2.37 square miles (6.1 square kilometers) of this area is land.
- The rest, about 1.70 square miles (4.4 square kilometers), is water. This means a large part of McGregor's area is covered by water, making up about 41.86% of its total size.
Who Lives in McGregor?
The number of people living in McGregor has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 6,504 | — | |
| 2000 | 7,136 | 9.7% | |
| 2010 | 7,406 | 3.8% | |
| 2020 | 7,976 | 7.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 7,136 people living in McGregor. Here's a quick look at the people who lived there:
- Most residents (96.09%) were White.
- Smaller groups included African American (0.84%), Native American (0.20%), and Asian (1.56%).
- About 2.91% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age of Residents
In 2000, the median age in McGregor was 53 years old. This means half the people were younger than 53 and half were older.
- About 15.0% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 30.6% of the population was 65 years old or older.
Household Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in McGregor was about $57,628 per year. For families, the average income was about $67,353 per year.
See also
In Spanish: McGregor (Florida) para niños
