Trego County, Kansas
Trego County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Trego County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,001 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,758 inhabitants. Its county seat is WaKeeney. The county was created 145 years ago in 1878.
Quick Facts about Trego County
Population : | 2,758 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Kansas (United States) |
Area : | 2328 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
Altitude : | 2,441 feet / 744 meters |
Capital : | WaKeeney |
Establishment : | January 01, 1879 |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 04:53:32 (5th November 2024) |
Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -8.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Trego County is located at 38°54'52"N 99°52'22"W (38.9143200, -99.8727400). It has 5 neighbors: Ellis County, Graham County, Ness County, Rooks County and Gove County.
Trego County map
The largest city of Trego County is WaKeeney with a population of 1,738. . See all Trego County cities & populated places.
Trego County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Trego County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
WaKeeney | 1,738 | County seat in Kansas |
Ogallah | 162 | Township in Trego County, Kansas |
Collyer | 98 | Township in Trego County, Kansas |
- Official Website
Official website of Trego County
Trego County has 5 neighbours.
- Ellis County county in Kansas, United States
- Graham County county in Kansas, United States of America
- Ness County county in Kansas, United States
- Rooks County county in Kansas, United States
- Gove County county in Kansas, United States
- WaKeeney
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Trego County decreased by 8.81% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 3,001 | - | census |
2011 | 2,954 | -1.59% | estimation process |
2012 | 2,941 | -0.44% | estimation process |
2013 | 2,945 | 0.14% | estimation process |
2014 | 2,895 | -1.73% | estimation process |
2015 | 2,907 | 0.41% | estimation process |
2016 | 2,852 | -1.93% | estimation process |
2017 | 2,843 | -0.32% | estimation process |
2018 | 2,797 | -1.64% | estimation process |
2019 | 2,803 | 0.21% | estimation process |
2020 | 2,758 | -1.63% | estimation process |
People born in Trego County (1)
American politician Hugh R. Adair was born in Trego County
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County Name | Population | Title |
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Riley County | 73,202 | County in Kansas, United States |
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