McGregor, TX: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

McGregor, TX is an incorporated town-sized municipality located in McLennan County in the state of Texas. Our data estimates 5,331 residents, places it at 31.419°N, 97.428°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about McGregor, TX?

What is the population of McGregor, TX?

McGregor has an estimated population of 5,331. That makes it the 405th largest of the 1,679 places we list in Texas, and the 7th largest of 20 places in McLennan County. The typical place in Texas has about 1,441 residents, so McGregor is roughly 3.7 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Texas with a similar population include Anthony (5,352), San Leon (5,336), Wake Village (5,327), Brady (5,302), Bulverde (5,300). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how McGregor differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is McGregor?

McGregor has about 243 people per square mile (94 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Texas, it is denser than about 18% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does McGregor use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for McGregor: 76657. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 7 are assigned to the south-central states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is McGregor in?

McGregor is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is North Hobbs, NM, about 346 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is McGregor located in Texas?

McGregor lies in the eastern part of Texas, at 31.419° north latitude and 97.428° west longitude. The state capital, Austin, is about 80 miles to the south. The closest listed place in another state is Durant, OK, roughly 188 miles to the north, which shows how near McGregor is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Waco, TX, 17 miles to the northeast.

Which cities are near McGregor, TX?

The closest listed place to McGregor is Woodway, TX, 12.9 miles to the northeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 6 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is McGregor in?

McGregor is in McLennan County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 48309. The county contains 20 places in our data, 7 of which have their own page here and 13 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Waco (192,315), Hewitt (14,937), Robinson (11,926), Bellmead (10,744), Woodway (9,024). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is McGregor from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, McGregor is closest to Houston, TX at about 166 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 1,455 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called McGregor?

Yes. Our data lists 3 other places named McGregor: McGregor, FL (7,760), McGregor, IA (838), McGregor, MN (363). When you search for McGregor, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the McGregor in McLennan County, Texas.

Planning a move to McGregor?

If you are weighing McGregor, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.