McGregor is a city in
McLennan and
Coryell counties in the
U.S. state of
Texas
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. 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
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–
Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical 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.
U.S. Route 84 passes through the city center, leading northeast to
Waco and west to
Gatesville.
Texas State Highway 317 crosses US 84 near the city center, leading north to
Valley Mills and south to
Belton.
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, McGregor has a total area of , all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
Köppen Climate Classification
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system, McGregor has a
humid subtropical climate
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, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the
2020 United States census, there were 5,321 people, 1,714 households, and 1,118 families residing in the city.
2000 census
As of the
census
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of 2000, 4,727 people, 1,728 households, and 1,206 families resided in the city. The population density was . There were 1,856 housing units at an average density of . 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
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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
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In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such ...
for the city was $16,311. About 10.9% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the
poverty line
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, 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
Rocketdyne is an American rocket engine design and production company headquartered in Canoga Park, California, Canoga Park, in the western San Fernando Valley of suburban Los Angeles, California, Los Angeles, in southern California.
Rocketdyne ...
,
Hercules Inc. and
Beal Aerospace.
SpaceX
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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
References
External links
City of McGregor official website
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Cities in McLennan County, Texas
Cities in Texas
Cities in Coryell County, Texas
Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood metropolitan area