Trego, MT

Census Place

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2023 Population
856
11.7% 1-year growth
US Senator
Steve Daines
Republican Party
US Senator
Tim Sheehy
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
37.1
2.62% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
3.15%
32.9% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$91,667
54.4% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$300,000
4.86% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
366
5.48% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Trego, MT had a population of 856 people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $91,667. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Trego, MT grew from 766 to 856, a 11.7% increase and its median household income grew from $59,375 to $91,667, a 54.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Trego, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.4%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (6.31%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.818%), and White (Hispanic) (0.818%).

None of the households in Trego, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Trego, MT are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Trego, MT was $300,000, and the homeownership rate was 73.1%.

Most people in Trego, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28 minutes. The average car ownership in Trego, MT was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Trego, MT is home to a population of 856 people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.87% of Trego, MT residents were born outside of the country (16 people).

In 2023, there were 14.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (765 people) in Trego, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 54 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 18 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%
2023 Citizenship
97.8%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.1% of Trego, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Trego, MT was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Trego, MT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    765 ± 280
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    54 ± 67
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    18 ± 17
7.13%
Hispanic Population
61 people

In 2023, there were 14.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (765 people) in Trego, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 54 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 18 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.13% of the people in Trego, MT are hispanic (61 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Trego, MT as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    3,832 ± 1,517 people
  2. Mexico
    2,638 ± 1,259 people
  3. Germany
    1,932 ± 1,078 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,832 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,638 and Germany with 1,932.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.87%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
16 people
2.61%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
20 people

As of 2023, 1.87% of Trego, MT residents (16 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Trego, MT was 2.61%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    21 ± 22
  2. Korea
    0 ± 16
  3. World War II
    0 ± 11

Trego, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, NaNy times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Trego, MT employs 366 people. In 2023, the largest industries in Trego, MT were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (110 people), Educational Services (38 people), and Manufacturing (33 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($152,813), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,750), and Transportation & Warehousing ($78,750).

Employment

Occupations

366
2023 Value
± 127
5.48%
1 Year growth
± 45.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Trego, MT grew at a rate of 5.48%, from 347 employees to 366 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Trego, MT, are Management Occupations (75 people), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (45 people), and Production Occupations (38 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Trego, MT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

366
2023 Value
± 127
5.48%
1 Year growth
± 45.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Trego, MT grew at a rate of 5.48%, from 347 employees to 366 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Trego, MT, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (110 people), Educational Services (38 people), and Manufacturing (33 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Trego, MT, though some of these residents may live in Trego, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$62,019
Median earning men ± $21,591
$34,018
Median earning women ± $10,697

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,901), Manufacturing ($46,042), and Construction ($7,188).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,875), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($36,477), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($8,056).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.24%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 508k people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (58.4%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (38.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.96%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Steve Daines
Senator from Montana2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Tim Sheehy
Senator from Montana1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Montana have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.399% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.388% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (254k), Some college (207k), and Bachelors Degree (187k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Trego, MT was $300,000 in 2023, which is 0.989 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $286,100 to $300,000, a 4.86% increase. The homeownership rate in Trego, MT is 73.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Trego, MT have an average commute time of 28 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Trego, MT is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$300,000
Median Property Value 2023
±$37,198
$212
Median Property Taxes
±$70

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Trego, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Trego, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

73.1%
Homeownership
2023
66.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 73.1% of the housing units in Trego, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Trego, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$91,667
Median Household Income
± $46,496
290
Number of Households
± 88

In 2023, the median household income of the 290 households in Trego, MT grew to $91,667 from the previous year's value of $59,375.

The following chart displays the households in Trego, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Trego, MT is from Montana.
0.46
2023 Wage GINI in Montana
0.463
2022 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2023, the income inequality in Montana was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.635% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (57.8%)
  2. Carpooled (19.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (13.4%)

In 2023, 57.8% of workers in Trego, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (19.6%) and those who worked at home (13.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

28 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Trego, MT have a longer commute time (28 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.55% of the workforce in Trego, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

3 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Trego, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Trego, MT have 3 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Trego, MT (27 out of 856 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Trego, MT is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

69.4% of the population of Trego, MT has health coverage, with 28.4% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Montana see 1,200 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.826% decrease from the previous year (1,210 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1350 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 266 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 57.4% were men and 42.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.5% under 18 years, 10.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 57.4% were men and 42.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

30.6%
Uninsured
28.4%
Employer Coverage
12%
Medicaid
15%
Medicare
12.6%
Non-Group
1.4%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Trego, MT declined by 12.2% from 34.9% to 30.6%.

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