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McGregor

Minnesota · 384 residents · 2.139 sq mi
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McGregor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,696. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,000. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
384
−5%since 2000
from 404 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
180 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+1%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3523974414855301990201020202024McGregor
2024367
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,696
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,318 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,329
+47%since 2000
from $13,167 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
53.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+22%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(386)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(337)
Black1.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.4%(44)
Diversity Score33.2%(128)
Diversity Score
33
+1206%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 21.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McGregor, Minnesota?

McGregor, Minnesota has about 384 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McGregor, Minnesota?

The typical household in McGregor, Minnesota earns about $36,696 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McGregor, Minnesota expensive?

In McGregor, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in McGregor, Minnesota?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in McGregor, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McGregor, Minnesota?

About 25.3% of people in McGregor, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has McGregor, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, McGregor, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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