Trego County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Trego County is located in Kansas with a total population of 2,778. It is the 85th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Trego County is 47.7 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 11.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Trego County is $73,375. This is 1% higher than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 5.5%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $115,400. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Trego County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Trego County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.1% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.8%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.4%.