[5] The present name is derived from Allen Trimble, 8th & 10th Governor of Ohio.

[8] Trimble is one of three bordering incorporated villages in northern Athens County, all of which began as coal mining towns.

There were 171 housing units at an average density of 259.1 per square mile (100.0/km2).

The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 0.3% Native American, and 2.3% from two or more races.

20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.