Trumbull is located at 40°40'45" North, 98°16'28" West. It is located almost entirely in Clay County; only a small portion of the village lies in Adams County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of, all of it land.
History
Trumbull was platted in 1886 when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad was extended to that point. Unverified stories purport that the farmer who donated the land to found Trumbull gave the land to the village under the sole condition that the sale of alcohol be expressly forbidden within the village limits; causing this rule to be written in the village charter.
Education
Trumbull Schools consildated with Doniphan Public schools in 2000 to form Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools. All classes for grades kindergarten through 12th grade are taught at the School Building in Doniphan, Nebraska.
As of the census of 2010, there were 205 people, 74 households, and 59 families living in the village. The population density was. There were 83 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the village was 94.6% White, 0.5% African American, 2.9% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population. There were 74 households of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couplesliving together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.3% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.08. The median age in the village was 35.8 years. 32.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 212 people, 76 households, and 63 families living in the village. The population density was 489.4 people per square mile. There were 80 housing units at an average density of 184.7 per square mile. The racial makeup of the village was 99.53% White, and 0.47% Asian. There were 76 households out of which 43.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.08. In the village, the population was spread out with 33.0% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males. The median income for a household in the village was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $46,042. Males had a median income of $30,179 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,907. 6.3% of the population and 1.8% of families were below the poverty line. 10.9% of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Community Center
The village of Trumbull contains a community center where many events take place. Opportunities to rent different sections of the building are also available. The community center is recognized as the Trumbull Community Center and is owned by the Trumbull Community Center Corporation, which is a public charity organized in 2008 with an exemption from federal income tax under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.
