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
Population
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tunnelton | 336 | 294 | 313 | 321 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Population by Age
Population | 2024 |
---|---|
0-4 | 24 |
5-9 | 22 |
10-14 | 21 |
15-19 | 17 |
20-24 | 13 |
25-29 | 16 |
30-34 | 21 |
35-39 | 10 |
40-44 | 19 |
45-49 | 21 |
50-54 | 27 |
55-59 | 17 |
60-64 | 15 |
65-69 | 18 |
70-74 | 15 |
75-79 | 22 |
80-84 | 9 |
85+ | 6 |
18+ | 234 |
Median Age | 43 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Population by Race
Tunnelton | 2024 |
---|---|
Total | 313.00 |
White Alone | 97.12% |
Black Alone | 0.64% |
American Indian Alone | 0% |
Asian Alone | 0% |
Pacific Islander Alone | 0% |
Some Other Race | 0% |
Two or More Races | 2.24% |
Hispanic Origin | 0.00% |
Diversity Index | 5.60 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Growth Rate
Tunnelton | 2024 - 2029 |
---|---|
Population | 0.51% |
Households | 0.70% |
Families | -1.05% |
Median Household Income | 5% |
Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Housing
Households
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Households | 130 | 110 | 113 | 117 |
Housing Units | 143 | 117 | 119 | 122 |
Owner Occupied Units | 99 | 101 | ||
Renter Occupied Units | 14 | 16 | ||
Vacant Units | 6 | 5 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Home Value
Tunnelton | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|
Median Home Value | $95,536 | $107,500 |
Average Home Value | $128,030 | $137,871 |
<$50,000 | 24 | 30 |
$50,000 - $99,999 | 28 | 19 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 11 | 10 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 23 | 24 |
$200,000 - $249,999 | 3 | 2 |
$250,000 - $299,999 | 3 | 5 |
$300,000 - $399,999 | 5 | 9 |
$400,000 - $499,999 | 1 | 1 |
$500,000 - $749,999 | 0 | 0 |
$1,000,000 + | 0 | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Housing Year Built
Year Range | Houses Built |
---|---|
2010 or Later | 12 |
2000-2009 | 32 |
1990-1999 | 39 |
1980-1989 | 7 |
1970-1979 | 8 |
1960-1969 | 3 |
1950-1959 | 6 |
1940-1949 | 0 |
1939 or Before | 57 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
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Income
Tunnelton | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|
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
Tunnelton | 2024 |
---|---|
<$15,000 | 5 |
$15,000 - $24,999 | 10 |
$25,000 - $34,999 | 5 |
$35,000 - $49,999 | 25 |
$50,000 - $74,999 | 27 |
$75,000 - $99,999 | 13 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 22 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 5 |
$200,000+ | 1 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
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Commute
Category | Commuters |
---|---|
Workers 16+ | 191 |
In-County Residents | 121 |
Out-of-County Residents | 61 |
Drive Alone | 138 |
Carpooled | 51 |
Public Transport | 0 |
Work at Home | 0 |
Motorcycle | 0 |
Bicycle | 0 |
Walked | 0 |
Other | 2 |
Less than 5 minutes | 15 |
5-9 minutes | 5 |
10-14 minutes | 36 |
15-19 minutes | 19 |
20-24 minutes | 16 |
25-29 minutes | 2 |
30-34 minutes | 4 |
35-39 minutes | 5 |
40-44 minutes | 15 |
45-59 minutes | 44 |
60-89 minutes | 26 |
90+ minutes | 4 |
Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Employees by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Employees | 46 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 0 |
Mining | 0 |
Utilities | 4 |
Construction | 2 |
Manufacturing | 0 |
Wholesale Trade | 0 |
Retail Trade | 10 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 0 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str | 0 |
Electronics & Appl Store | 0 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 0 |
Food & Beverage Stores | 5 |
Health/Pers Care Stores | 0 |
Gasoline Stations | 0 |
Clothing/Accessory Store | 0 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 0 |
General Merchandise Str | 5 |
Transportation/Warehouse | 4 |
Information | 0 |
Finance & Insurance | 0 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 0 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 0 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 0 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 0 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 0 |
Legal Services | 0 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 0 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 0 |
Educational Services | 0 |
HealthCare/Social Assist | 7 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 0 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 1 |
Accommodation | 0 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places | 1 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 7 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance | 3 |
Public Administration Emp | 8 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Educational Attainment (25+)
Tunnelton | 2024 |
---|---|
<9th Grade | 11 |
Some High School | 21 |
GED | 40 |
Graduated High School | 81 |
Some College/No Degree | 18 |
Associates Degree | 7 |
Bachelor's Degree | 25 |
Graduate Degree | 13 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
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Businesses by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Businesses | 12 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 0 |
Mining Bus | 0 |
Utilities Bus | 1 |
Construction Bus | 1 |
Manufacturing Bus | 0 |
Wholesale Trade Bus | 0 |
Retail Trade Bus | 2 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 0 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 0 |
Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 0 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 0 |
Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 1 |
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 0 |
Gasoline Stations Bus | 0 |
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 0 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 0 |
General Merchandise Str Bus | 1 |
Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 1 |
Information Bus | 0 |
Finance & Insurance Bus | 0 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 0 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 0 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 0 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 0 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 0 |
Legal Services Bus | 0 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 0 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 0 |
Educational Services Bus | 0 |
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 1 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 0 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 1 |
Accommodation Bus | 0 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 1 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 2 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 1 |
Public Administration Bus | 2 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
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