City · Minnesota
McGregor, Minnesota
McGregor, city, in Aitkin County, Minnesota. McGregor had 374 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 384 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 367 (±95). GEOID 2739014.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
374
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 384 · ACS 2020-2024: 367 ±95
Median household income
$26,250
±$14,722 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$114,300
±$5,780 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$591
±$85 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is McGregor and what county is it in?
McGregor is a city in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It covers 2.1 square miles of land, 180 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in McGregor, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 374 people lived in McGregor on July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 384 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 367 (±95).
| Measure | McGregor | Aitkin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 367 ±95 | 16,056 | no clear change |
| Households | 166 ±32 | 7,222 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.14 ±0.36 | 2.19 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 181 ±32 | 14,253 | no clear change |
McGregor's population since 2000
From 404 in 2000 to 374 in 2025: down 7.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for McGregor as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in McGregor?
The median resident of McGregor is 46.9 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 24.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.1%.
| Measure | McGregor | Aitkin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9 ±17.1 | 56.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% ±8.8 pts | 15.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.3% ±10.6 pts | 34.4% | – |
| Male | 39.2% ±9.0 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% ±3.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.6% ±7.0 pts | 92.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±5.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±3.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±2.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±5.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±2.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4% ±1.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0% ±4.3 pts | 10.0% | – |
| With a disability | 29.2% ±11.4 pts | 19.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7% ±4.1 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.5% ±5.7 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.3% ±7.8 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.1% ±3.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.1% ±4.5 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in McGregor earn?
Half of McGregor's 166 households earn less than $26,250 a year (±$14,722), against $60,833 in Aitkin County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 the median was $43,382 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $17,132 after inflation. 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | McGregor | Aitkin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $26,250 ±$14,722 | $60,833 | −$17,132 |
| Mean household income | $43,575 ±$9,153 | $77,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,334 ±$4,106 | $36,503 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 32.0% ±16.3 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.3% ±22.3 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.1% ±9.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% ±4.3 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3% ±7.6 pts | 85.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in McGregor?
Owners occupy 49.4% of McGregor's occupied homes and renters 50.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $114,300 by its owner (±$5,780). The median renter pays $591 a month including utilities, and 25.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | McGregor | Aitkin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $114,300 ±$5,780 | $255,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $591 ±$85 | $869 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.3% ±12.0 pts | 38.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,091 ±$126 | $1,507 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 49.4% ±10.8 pts | 85.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 50.6% ±10.8 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Housing units | 181 ±32 | 14,253 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 9.9% ±10.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±23.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.5% ±9.6 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.3% ±5.4 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±11.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.8% ±1.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.9% ±11.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.4% ±6.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is McGregor building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in McGregor in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in McGregor work and get to work?
61.6% of McGregor's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 15.0 minutes.
| Measure | McGregor | Aitkin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.1% ±13.1 pts | 48.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.7% ±1.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 61.6% ±8.2 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 18.1% ±7.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±15.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 10.9% ±6.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4% ±8.3 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.0 min ±3.5 | 27.7 min | −8.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in McGregor?
No census tract lies mostly in McGregor; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7704.02Aitkin County | 1,623 | $49,063 |
| Tract 7701Aitkin County | 2,482 | $68,973 |
| Tract 7704.01Aitkin County | 1,419 | $70,417 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in McGregor) · Census block assignment files
How does McGregor compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, McGregor is the 14,379th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 551st-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
McGregor is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 551st | 855 |
McGregor's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare McGregor with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for McGregor?
17 of the 57 figures for McGregor on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for McGregor are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in McGregor.