Tunnelton

History of Tunnelton

The community of Tunnelton was built on land filled with forests and wildlife, purchased by James C. McGrew, who envisioned and built a store and large tannery there in 1858. Tunnelton, West Virginia was incorporated in 1907 and acquired its name for its location at the eastern end of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tunnel, otherwise known as the Kingwood Tunnel, which was 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

Population2000201020232028
Tunnelton303307292286

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4191117
5-9161918
10-14201316
15-19211817
20-24111616
25-2917228
30-34211010
35-39171620
40-4423199
45-49252119
50-54252223
55-59191215
60-64232117
65-69211223
70-74122125
75-7992419
80-84697
85+467
18+240240225
Median Age434648

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Tunnelton2023
Total292.00
White Alone96.23
Black Alone0.34
American Indian Alone0.00
Asian Alone0.00
Pacific Islander Alone0.00
Some Other Race0.00
Two or More Races3.42
Hispanic Origin0.68
Diversity Index8.50

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Tunnelton2023 - 2028
Population-0.41%
Households-0.19%
Families0.22%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households105108108107
Housing Units115117114114
Owner Occupied Units9894
Renter Occupied Units1013
Vacant Units67

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Tunnelton20232028
Median Home Value$90,741$140,000
Average Home Value$133,163$148,936
<$50,0002720
$50,000 - $99,9992723
$100,000 - $149,99985
$150,000 - $199,9992126
$200,000 - $249,99923
$250,000 - $299,99923
$300,000 - $399,999712
$400,000 - $499,99932
$500,000 - $749,99900
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later2
2000-20097
1990-199922
1980-198918
1970-197918
1960-19693
1950-19599
1940-19494
1939 or Before26

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Tunnelton20232028
Median Household$49,145$58,215
Average Household$75,701$84,338
Per Capita$27,999$31,553

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Tunnelton2023
<$15,00011
$15,000 - $24,99910
$25,000 - $34,9999
$35,000 - $49,99925
$50,000 - $74,99920
$75,000 - $99,99910
$100,000 - $149,99915
$150,000 - $199,9994
$200,000+4

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+128
In-County Residents78
Out-of-County Residents46
Drive Alone102
Carpooled24
Public Transport0
Work at Home2
Less than 5 minutes5
5-9 minutes4
10-14 minutes12
15-19 minutes11
20-24 minutes11
25-29 minutes17
30-34 minutes10
35-39 minutes5
40-44 minutes5
45-59 minutes23
60-89 minutes16
90+ minutes10
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees67
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities4
Construction2
Manufacturing0
Wholesale Trade6
  
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
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse4
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 Assist16
Arts/Entertainment/Rec0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1
Accommodation0
Food Srv/Drinking Places1
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin0
Auto Repair/Maintenance0
Public Administration Emp24

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Tunnelton2023
Some High School29
Graduated High School114
Associates Degree11
Bachelor's Degree22
Graduate Degree3

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses10
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus1
Manufacturing Bus0
Wholesale Trade Bus1
  
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
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
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 Bus0
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus0
Public Administration Bus2

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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