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Tunnelton

West Virginia · 296 residents · 0.335 sq mi
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Tunnelton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,571. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,100. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
296
−12%since 2000
from 336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
884 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,003 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
−2%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2272793323844371990201020202024Tunnelton
2024404
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,571
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,345
+142%since 2000
from $7,978 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$61,100
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$1,116
+137%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−10%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(284)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(22)
Diversity Score19.7%(58)
Diversity Score
20
+1231%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−61.8 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tunnelton, West Virginia?

Tunnelton, West Virginia has about 296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tunnelton, West Virginia earns about $48,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tunnelton, West Virginia expensive?

In Tunnelton, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $61,100, and the typical rent is about $1,116 a month.

How educated are people in Tunnelton, West Virginia?

About 6.0% 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 27.8% of people in Tunnelton, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tunnelton, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Tunnelton, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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