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Tunnel City

Wisconsin · 105 residents · 0.31 sq mi
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Tunnel City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $201,700. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
105
Unchangedsince 2023
from 105 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
339 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 339 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
54.5
−13%since 2023
from 62.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
91117143169195201020202024Tunnel City
2024105
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$99,865
+8%since 2023
from $92,897 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−10%since 2023
from 0.434 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade29.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $181,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
4.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+62.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.8
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(95)
Black1.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(7)
Diversity Score22.1%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(97)
Black1.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(5)
Diversity Score18%(19)
Diversity Score
18
−18%since 2023
from 22 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+5%since 2023
from 18.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 64.8% in 2023
Female
40.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
Foreign born
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
38.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tunnel City, Wisconsin?

Tunnel City, Wisconsin has about 105 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tunnel City, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Tunnel City, Wisconsin earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tunnel City, Wisconsin expensive?

In Tunnel City, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $201,700.

How educated are people in Tunnel City, Wisconsin?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Tunnel City, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tunnel City, Wisconsin?

About 7.6% of people in Tunnel City, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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