Total Population
292
Population
Growth Rate
-0.41%
Median Age
46
Diversity Index
8.500
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
108
Total Housing Units
114
Owner Occupied
98
Renter Occupied
10
Vacant
6
Median Home Value
$90,741
Average Home Value
$133,163
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.42%
Income Projection
Median Household
$49,145 $58,215
Average Household
$75,701 $84,338
Per Capita
$27,999 $31,553
Workforce
Total Businesses
10
Total Employed
67
Workers 16+
128
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
2
Employed
24
2023 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
1
Employed
16
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
10
2023 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
6
2023 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
5
2023 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
1
Employed
5
Some
High School
29
Graduated
High School
114
Associates
Degree
11
Bachelor's
Degree
22
Graduate
Degree
3
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
78
Non-Resident Commuters
46
Drive Alone
102
Carpooled
24
Public
0
Work At Home
2