Total Population
280
Population
Growth Rate
-0.43%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
8.300
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.
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.
Tunnelton
Population
Housing & Income
Households
106
Total Housing Units
119
Owner Occupied
91
Renter Occupied
15
Vacant
13
Median Home Value
$84,524
Average Home Value
$114,011
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
-0.33%
Per Capita Income
1.88%
Income Projection
Median Household
$57,285 $59,389
Average Household
$80,194 $87,383
Per Capita
$31,456 $34,521
Workforce
Total Businesses
9
Total Employed
45
Workers 16+
104
2021 Public Administration
Businesses
2
Employed
24
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
10
2021 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
5
2021 Food & Beverage Stores
Businesses
1
Employed
5
2021 Transportation/Warehouse
Businesses
1
Employed
4
2021 Utilities Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
4
Some
High School
24
Graduated
High School
102
Associates
Degree
13
Bachelor's
Degree
10
Graduate
Degree
8
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
72
Non-Resident Commuters
25
Drive Alone
82
Carpooled
22
Public
0
Work At Home
0