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

Population2000201020242029
Tunnelton336294313321

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Age

Population2024
0-424
5-922
10-1421
15-1917
20-2413
25-2916
30-3421
35-3910
40-4419
45-4921
50-5427
55-5917
60-6415
65-6918
70-7415
75-7922
80-849
85+6
18+234
Median Age43

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Race

Tunnelton2024
Total313.00
White Alone97.12%
Black Alone0.64%
American Indian Alone0%
Asian Alone0%
Pacific Islander Alone0%
Some Other Race0%
Two or More Races2.24%
Hispanic Origin0.00%
Diversity Index5.60

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Growth Rate

Tunnelton2024 - 2029
Population0.51%
Households0.70%
Families-1.05%
Median Household Income5%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households130110113117
Housing Units143117119122
Owner Occupied Units99101
Renter Occupied Units1416
Vacant Units65

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Home Value

Tunnelton20242029
Median Home Value$95,536$107,500
Average Home Value$128,030$137,871
<$50,0002430
$50,000 - $99,9992819
$100,000 - $149,9991110
$150,000 - $199,9992324
$200,000 - $249,99932
$250,000 - $299,99935
$300,000 - $399,99959
$400,000 - $499,99911
$500,000 - $749,99900
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later12
2000-200932
1990-199939
1980-19897
1970-19798
1960-19693
1950-19596
1940-19490
1939 or Before57

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Income

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Income

Tunnelton20242029
Median Household$58,003$72,990
Average Household$77,066$86,325
Per Capita$27,822$31,464

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Household Income

Tunnelton2024
<$15,0005
$15,000 - $24,99910
$25,000 - $34,9995
$35,000 - $49,99925
$50,000 - $74,99927
$75,000 - $99,99913
$100,000 - $149,99922
$150,000 - $199,9995
$200,000+1

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+191
In-County Residents121
Out-of-County Residents61
Drive Alone138
Carpooled51
Public Transport0
Work at Home0
Motorcycle0
Bicycle0
Walked0
Other2
Less than 5 minutes15
5-9 minutes5
10-14 minutes36
15-19 minutes19
20-24 minutes16
25-29 minutes2
30-34 minutes4
35-39 minutes5
40-44 minutes15
45-59 minutes44
60-89 minutes26
90+ minutes4
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees46
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities4
Construction2
Manufacturing0
Wholesale Trade0
  
Retail Trade10
  
Transportation/Warehouse4
Information0
  
Finance & Insurance0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing0
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv0
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt0
Educational Services0
HealthCare/Social Assist7
Arts/Entertainment/Rec0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin7
Auto Repair/Maintenance3
Public Administration Emp8

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Educational Attainment (25+)

Tunnelton2024
<9th Grade11
Some High School21
GED40
Graduated High School81
Some College/No Degree18
Associates Degree7
Bachelor's Degree25
Graduate Degree13

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses12
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus1
Manufacturing Bus0
Wholesale Trade Bus0
  
Retail Trade Bus2
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus1
Information Bus0
  
Finance & Insurance 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
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus2
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus1
Public Administration Bus2

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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