Ohio

Trumbull

201,977
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Trumbull

Trumbull, Ohio, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 1,302. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 201,977.

Its recorded population peaked at 241,863 in 1980, and has since declined by roughly 16 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Morgan's Raid — Gustavus Ohio, and 41 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020201,977
2010210,312
2000225,116
1990227,813
1980241,863
1970232,579
1960208,526
1950158,915
1940132,315
1930123,063
192083,920
191052,766
190046,591
189042,373
188044,880
187038,659
186030,656
185030,490
184038,107
183026,153
182015,546
18108,671
18001,302
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Trumbull

Military engagements that took place in Trumbull, Ohio.

Morgan's Raid — Gustavus Ohio
1863

Historic places in Trumbull

National Register of Historic Places listings in Trumbull, Ohio.

Upton, Harriet Taylor, House
Warren
Allen, Dr. Peter, House
Kinsman
Newton Falls Covered Bridge
Newton Falls
Southington Township School
Southington
McKinley Memorial
Niles
Darrow, Clarence, Octagon House
Kinsman
Southington Township School (Boundary Increase)
Southington
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Frequently asked about Trumbull

When does Trumbull first appear in the US census?
Trumbull, Ohio first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 1,302.
What is the population of Trumbull?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Trumbull had a recorded population of 201,977.
When did Trumbull's population peak?
Trumbull's recorded population peaked at 241,863 in 1980.
Were any battles fought in Trumbull?
1 documented military engagement took place in Trumbull, including Morgan's Raid — Gustavus Ohio.
How many historic places are in Trumbull?
41 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Trumbull, Ohio.
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