Total Population
307
Population
Growth Rate
-0.26%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
9.900
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
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
Housing & Income
Households
112
Total Housing Units
117
Owner Occupied
97
Renter Occupied
15
Vacant
5
Median Home Value
$75,000
Average Home Value
$135,954
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.86%
Income Projection
Median Household
$53,677 $55,480
Average Household
$68,879 $73,883
Per Capita
$25,128 $27,554
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Workforce
Total Businesses
13
Total Employed
54
Workers 16+
175
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
2
Employed
18
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
10
2025 Construction Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
6
2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
2
Employed
5
2025 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
5
2025 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
1
Employed
5
Some
High School
29
Graduated
High School
92
Associates
Degree
8
Bachelor's
Degree
23
Graduate
Degree
10
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
111
Non-Resident Commuters
58
Drive Alone
120
Carpooled
52
Public
0
Work At Home
0
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30