Tunnelton, West Virginia
Tunnelton: Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States
About
Tunnelton is a town located in the county of Preston in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 294 and a population density of 339 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 297 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Tunnelton
| Population : | 297 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Preston County |
| Postal code : | 26444 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 0.87 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,824 feet / 556, 556 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 09:16:12 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 342 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tunnelton is located at 39°23'30"N 79°44'54"W (39.3917600, -79.7484000).
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Demographics
The population of Tunnelton increased by 1.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 294 | - | census |
| 2011 | 293 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 295 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 294 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 295 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 296 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 297 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 297 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 296 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 295 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 297 | 0.67% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,047 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,785 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,068 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,827 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.3% |
| White only, percent : | 70.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 26.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 66.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 247 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.9% |
Tunnelton zip code is 26444.
County name: Preston, County
fips: 54077
Anderson, Cassadys Summit, Cassedays Summit, Cassidys Summit, Greigsville, Tunnelton
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $105,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,163 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $479 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $676 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,092 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.17 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 71.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.5% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 58,221 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 224,483 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $31,743 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,010 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,361 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 805 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 427 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 170 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 71 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 657 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 151 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 566 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 626.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.90 |
People born in Tunnelton (2)
People born in Tunnelton, including politician Harry G. Shaffer, film producer Jay Bonafield, .
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Schools in Tunnelton
College & universities near Tunnelton, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237561 | Monongalia County Technical Education Center | Morgantown (WV) | 26501-6841 |
| 237570 | Morgantown Beauty College Inc | Morgantown (WV) | 26505-5430 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tunnelton, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
Post offices near Tunnelton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnelton Post Office | Tunnelton (WV) | 26444 |
Other cities in Preston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Preston County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kingwood | 3,047 | City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Terra Alta | 1,504 | City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Reedsville | 603 | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Rowlesburg | 567 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Masontown | 537 | Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Newburg | 312 | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Albright | 277 | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Brandonville | 105 | Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Bruceton Mills | 84 | Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
