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Tunnel Hill

Georgia · 963 residents · 1.992 sq mi
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Tunnel Hill has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,859. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 246 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
963
−20%since 2000
from 1,209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
483 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+10%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6838881K1K2K1990201020202024Tunnel Hill
2024939
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,859
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,638
+29%since 2000
from $21,382 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+48%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,117)
Black2.6%(31)
Hispanic / Latino4%(48)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(194)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(829)
Black1.9%(18)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(80)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.3%(244)
Diversity Score
25
+58%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+92%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tunnel Hill, Georgia?

Tunnel Hill, Georgia has about 963 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tunnel Hill, Georgia?

The typical household in Tunnel Hill, Georgia earns about $50,859 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tunnel Hill, Georgia expensive?

In Tunnel Hill, Georgia, the median home is worth about $143,400, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Tunnel Hill, Georgia?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Tunnel Hill, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tunnel Hill, Georgia?

About 7.9% of people in Tunnel Hill, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tunnel Hill, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Tunnel Hill, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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