Tunnelton
History of Tunnelton
Tunnelton, West Virginia, originally nestled amidst abundant forests and wildlife, was established when James C. McGrew purchased the land in 1858. McGrew's vision led to the creation of a store and a large tannery. The town was formally incorporated in 1907, receiving its name from its position at the eastern terminus of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's Kingwood Tunnel, the longest tunnel in the world at that time.
Tunnelton Today: What Makes Us Unique
Tunnelton Train Depot
Tunnelton Train Depot, built in 1912, was once a bustling place filled with passengers and freight on the Baltimore and Ohio lines. Passionate residents came together to purchase and restore the depot in 1994. Logging lots of volunteer time, along with federal and state grants for work on the building, the Depot Museum is open to the public and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
Tunnelton Senior Center
The spacious center offers residents of Tunnelton a variety of services, including a multipurpose room for social activities and classes, including Tai Chi and BINGO.
South Preston School
The educational needs of Tunnelton’s youth are met at South Preston School, which serves students in prekindergarten through eighth-grade.
Population
Total Population
306
Population
Growth Rate
0.13%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
9.400
Housing & Income
Households
113
Total Housing Units
118
Owner Occupied
89
Renter Occupied
24
Vacant
5
Median Home Value
$53,889
Average Home Value
$117,051
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
4.59%
Income Projection
Median Household
$42,780 $65,069
Average Household
$69,987 $86,626
Per Capita
$25,845 $32,344
Workforce
Total Businesses
8
Total Employed
38
Workers 16+
208
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
2
Employed
18
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
10
2026 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
5
2026 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
1
Employed
5
2026 Utilities Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
4
2026 Transportation / Warehouse
Businesses
1
Employed
3
Some
High School
38
Graduated
High School
81
Associates
Degree
3
Bachelor's
Degree
9
Graduate
Degree
16
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
140
Non-Resident Commuters
65
Drive Alone
161
Carpooled
44
Public
0
Work At Home
0