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Tunnel City

Wisconsin · 100 residents · 0.31 sq mi
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Tunnel City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,667. Population has declined 7% since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $100,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
100
−7%since 2019
from 108 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
41.8
+10%since 2019
from 38.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
91117143169195201020202024Tunnel City
2024105
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95%(5)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1410%(10)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194%(4)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(4)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347%(7)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4419%(19)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415%(15)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415%(15)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410%(10)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844%(4)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,667
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $55,625 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,438
−5%since 2019
from $25,685 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2019
from 28.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing12.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $87,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2019
from 86.7% in 2019
0.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+13%since 2019
from 1.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.9%(2)
Other5.6%(6)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(91)
Black5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(6)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Filipino2.4%(3)
Ancestry
German21.8%(27)
Irish14.5%(18)
Danish4.8%(6)
Norwegian4.8%(6)
Polish3.2%(4)
American1.6%(2)
Swiss1.6%(2)
Czech0.8%(1)
Swedish0.8%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Danish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 90.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+5%since 2019
from 14.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 64.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Female
51.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Foreign born
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married3.3%(2)
Married73.3%(44)
Widowed5%(3)
Divorced18.3%(11)
Women 15+
Never married55.3%(21)
Married34.2%(13)
Widowed5.3%(2)
Divorced5.3%(2)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tunnel City, Wisconsin?

Tunnel City, Wisconsin has about 100 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tunnel City, Wisconsin earns about $56,667 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 $100,800, and the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.

How educated are people in Tunnel City, Wisconsin?

About 8.1% 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 7.3% 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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