As of 2025 the population of Trego County is 2,730. The population is expected to shrink to 2,675 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.41%.
The median age of Trego County residents is 49.
The diversity index of Trego County is 17.3, meaning that there is a 17% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Trego County is $95,647 and projected to be $103,480 in 2030. Per capita income is $45,083, projected to be $49,698 in 2030. 3.59% of households – 98 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,163,833 and the average disposable income is $72,178.
There are 1,607 housing units in Trego County; 1,009 are owner-occupied, 277 are rented, and 321 are vacant. The average home value is $158,798, with 40 homes built in 2010 or later, and 390 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 228 businesses in Trego County, employing 1,488 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,454 age 16 and above. 376 workers commute into Trego County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,078 residents both live and work in/around Trego County. The average travel time is 15.7 minutes. 30.24% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.01% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,124 drive alone, 167 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 49 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 114 residents work from home.
593 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 425 have associates degrees, 456 have bachelor’s degrees, and 137 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
