Total Population
299
Population
Growth Rate
0.20%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
6.500
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
109
Total Housing Units
117
Owner Occupied
99
Renter Occupied
9
Vacant
8
Median Home Value
$102,083
Average Home Value
$137,626
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.31%
Income Projection
Median Household
$51,195 $56,813
Average Household
$72,956 $84,889
Per Capita
$29,278 $34,447
Workforce
Total Businesses
9
Total Employed
45
Workers 16+
167
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
2
Employed
24
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
10
2022 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
5
2022 Food & Beverage Stores
Businesses
1
Employed
5
2022 Transportation/Warehouse
Businesses
1
Employed
4
2022 Utilities Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
4
Some
High School
25
Graduated
High School
108
Associates
Degree
17
Bachelor's
Degree
11
Graduate
Degree
9
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
110
Non-Resident Commuters
50
Drive Alone
118
Carpooled
47
Public
0
Work At Home
0