McGregor, Minnesota

McGregor
City
Location of the city of McGregor within Aitkin County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°36′31″N93°18′20″W / 46.60861°N 93.30556°W / 46.60861; -93.30556
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Aitkin
Incorporated	August 27, 1903 [1]
Area [2]
• 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 [3]	1,237 ft (377 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	384
• Density	179.52/sq mi (69.32/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	55760
Area code	218
FIPS code	27-39014 [4]
GNIS feature ID	2395068 [3]

McGregor is a city in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 391 at the 2010 census. ^[5]

McGregor is located along Minnesota State Highways 65 and 210. Other routes include Aitkin County Road 8, Maddy Street.

History

McGregor was incorporated in 1903, and separated from surrounding McGregor Township in 1919. McGregor was named either for a hunter and trapper named McGregor who came from New York, or for Major John G. MacGregor of Minneapolis. The post office began in 1890. ^[6]

Geography

Red-winged blackbird silhouettes at McGregor Marsh

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.11 square miles (5.46 km²), of which 1.98 square miles (5.13 km²) is land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km²) is water. ^[7]

The Sandy River flows nearby. The Soo Line North ATV Trail is also nearby.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census ^[8] of 2010, there were 391 people, 180 households, and 99 families living in the city. The population density was 197.5 inhabitants per square mile (76.3/km²). There were 207 housing units at an average density of 104.5 per square mile (40.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 0.3% African American, 4.1% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 180 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.4% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.0% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 22.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[4] of 2000, there were 404 people, 182 households, and 105 families living in the city. The population density was 205.5 inhabitants per square mile (79.3/km²). There were 199 housing units at an average density of 101.2 per square mile (39.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.54% White, 0.50% African American, 3.22% Native American, 0.50% from other races, and 0.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population. 30.1% were of German, 17.0% Finnish, 16.7% Norwegian, 5.9% Swedish and 5.2% American ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 182 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 39.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,318, and the median income for a family was $30,625. Males had a median income of $27,125 versus $16,607 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,167. About 6.8% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 17.3% of those age 65 or over.

References

1. "Guide to McGregor Minnesota".
2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McGregor, Minnesota
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved April 23, 2011.^{[ dead link ]}
6. Upham, Warren (2001). Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia. Minnesota Historical Society Press. p. 17. ISBN   978-0-87351-396-8.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 13, 2012.

External links

• McGregor Photo Gallery