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Tunnelton

West Virginia · 296 residents (2025 est.) · 0.335 sq mi
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Tunnelton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,565. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
404
+20%since 2000
from 336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,206 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,003 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+25%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:296 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2272793323844371990201020202024Tunnelton
2024404
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,565
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,064
+214%since 2000
from $7,978 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.292
−29%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
88.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
11.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(334)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(378)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(26)
Diversity Score15.1%(61)
Diversity Score
15
+918%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+13%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.9%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2012
from 24.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−61.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 77.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tunnelton, West Virginia?

Tunnelton, West Virginia has about 404 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tunnelton, West Virginia?

The typical household in Tunnelton, West Virginia earns about $65,565 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Tunnelton, West Virginia?

About 3.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tunnelton, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tunnelton, West Virginia?

About 7.9% of people in Tunnelton, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tunnelton, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Tunnelton, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 97 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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