As of 2026 the population of Trego County is 2,756. The population is expected to shrink to 2,727 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.21%.
The median age of Trego County residents is 49.
The diversity index of Trego County is 18.6, meaning that there is a 19% 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 $105,709 and projected to be $119,151 in 2031. Per capita income is $49,727, projected to be $56,808 in 2031. 4.64% of households – 128 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $986,980 and the average disposable income is $79,089.
There are 1,611 housing units in Trego County; 1,027 are owner-occupied, 266 are rented, and 318 are vacant. The average home value is $164,764, with 81 homes built in 2010 or later, and 459 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 230 businesses in Trego County, employing 1,453 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,471 age 16 and above. 425 workers commute into Trego County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,046 residents both live and work in/around Trego County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 32.79% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.07% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,094 drive alone, 168 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 51 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 158 residents work from home.
563 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 376 have associates degrees, 433 have bachelor’s degrees, and 185 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
