Trego, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 692, Trego's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Trego is a small community located in Montana, within Lincoln County. The total population is 692. It ranks as the 130th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Trego is 37.0 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 33.4% of the population under 18, Trego has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Trego is $108,750. This is 50% higher than the state median of $72,509. It is also 35% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.9%. This is 66% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Trego, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $328,800. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Trego has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (0.9% vs 0.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.5% vs 4.6%).

Education

30.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Trego, Montana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Montana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 475 Census-designated places in Montana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.