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.

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Tunnelton Today: What Makes Us Unique

train stationTunnelton 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. 

senior centerTunnelton 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 schoolSouth Preston School

The educational needs of Tunnelton’s youth are met at South Preston School, which serves students in prekindergarten through eighth-grade.

Population

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Population

Population2000201020252030
Tunnelton336294307303

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Population by Age

Population2025
0-424
5-923
10-1418
15-1918
20-2415
25-2914
30-3420
35-399
40-4422
45-4916
50-5426
55-5925
60-6416
65-6922
70-7414
75-7911
80-8410
85+4
18+231
Median Age43

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Population by Race

Tunnelton2025
Total307.00
White Alone94.79%
Black Alone0%
American Indian Alone0%
Asian Alone0%
Pacific Islander Alone0%
Some Other Race0%
Two or More Races5.21%
Hispanic Origin0.00%
Diversity Index9.90

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Growth Rate

Tunnelton2025 - 2030
Population-0.26%
Households0.18%
Families-3.86%
Median Household Income1%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households130110112113
Housing Units143117117118
Owner Occupied Units9795
Renter Occupied Units1518
Vacant Units55

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Home Value

Tunnelton20252030
Median Home Value$75,000$128,125
Average Home Value$135,954$171,053
<$50,0003327
$50,000 - $99,9992114
$100,000 - $149,999610
$150,000 - $199,9991822
$200,000 - $249,99933
$250,000 - $299,99955
$300,000 - $399,99942
$400,000 - $499,99933
$500,000 - $749,99949
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later20
2000-200923
1990-199936
1980-19899
1970-19796
1960-19694
1950-19598
1940-19490
1939 or Before46

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Income

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Income

Tunnelton20252030
Median Household$53,677$55,480
Average Household$68,879$73,883
Per Capita$25,128$27,554

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Household Income

Tunnelton2025
<$15,00011
$15,000 - $24,99911
$25,000 - $34,9995
$35,000 - $49,99927
$50,000 - $74,99914
$75,000 - $99,99916
$100,000 - $149,99919
$150,000 - $199,9995
$200,000+4

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+175
In-County Residents111
Out-of-County Residents58
Drive Alone120
Carpooled52
Public Transport0
Work at Home0
Motorcycle0
Bicycle0
Walked0
Other3
Less than 5 minutes19
5-9 minutes10
10-14 minutes28
15-19 minutes22
20-24 minutes18
25-29 minutes2
30-34 minutes4
35-39 minutes6
40-44 minutes15
45-59 minutes32
60-89 minutes14
90+ minutes5
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees54
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities4
Construction6
Manufacturing0
Wholesale Trade0
  
Retail Trade10
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers0
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip0
Food & Beverage Stores5
Health/Pers Care Stores0
Gasoline Stations0
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music0
General Merchandise Str5
  
Transportation/Warehouse3
Information0
  
Finance & Insurance0
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn0
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing0
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv0
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt0
Educational Services0
HealthCare/Social Assist4
Arts/Entertainment/Rec0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1
Accommodation0
Food Srv/Drinking Places1
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin5
Auto Repair/Maintenance3
Public Administration Emp18

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Educational Attainment (25+)

Tunnelton2025
<9th Grade11
Some High School29
GED29
Graduated High School92
Some College/No Degree7
Associates Degree8
Bachelor's Degree23
Graduate Degree10

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses13
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus2
Manufacturing Bus0
Wholesale Trade Bus0
  
Retail Trade Bus2
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus0
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus0
Food & Beverage Stores Bus1
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus0
Gasoline Stations Bus0
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus0
General Merchandise Str Bus1
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus1
Information Bus0
  
Finance & Insurance Bus0
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus0
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus0
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus0
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus0
Educational Services Bus0
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus1
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus1
Accommodation Bus0
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus1
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus2
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus1
Public Administration Bus2

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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