Tunnelhill, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Tunnelhill, Pennsylvania
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Eastern portals of the Gallitzin Tunnel in Tunnelhill
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Location of Tunnelhill in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
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 Tunnelhill, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Counties | Blair and Cambria |
| Incorporated | 1876 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,323 ft (708 m) |
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| • Total | 315 |
| • Density | 636.36/sq mi (245.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
16641
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-77808 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1217320 |
Tunnelhill is a small town, called a borough, located in Pennsylvania, United States. It sits across two counties: Cambria and Blair. In 2010, 363 people lived there. The town gets its name from the many railroad tunnels nearby, especially the famous Gallitzin Tunnels. These tunnels were built for the Pennsylvania Railroad.
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What is Tunnelhill Like?
Tunnelhill is a small place, covering about 1.28 square kilometers (0.49 square miles) of land. It has no water areas. The town is known for being very high up. At 2,300 feet (about 701 meters) above sea level, it's one of the highest towns in all of Pennsylvania.
How Many People Live in Tunnelhill?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 224 | — | |
| 1890 | 730 | 225.9% | |
| 1900 | 674 | −7.7% | |
| 1910 | 661 | −1.9% | |
| 1920 | 619 | −6.4% | |
| 1930 | 690 | 11.5% | |
| 1940 | 625 | −9.4% | |
| 1950 | 535 | −14.4% | |
| 1960 | 463 | −13.5% | |
| 1970 | 508 | 9.7% | |
| 1980 | 513 | 1.0% | |
| 1990 | 365 | −28.8% | |
| 2000 | 409 | 12.1% | |
| 2010 | 363 | −11.2% | |
| 2020 | 315 | −13.2% | |
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In 2000, 409 people lived in Tunnelhill. Most residents were White (98.78%). A small number of people were Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or from two or more races.
Who Lives in Tunnelhill Households?
There were 178 households in 2000. About 23% of these households had children under 18. Many households (42.1%) were married couples living together. Some households (8.4%) had a female head with no husband. About 38.8% of households were single individuals.
What is the Age Range of Residents?
The population in Tunnelhill includes people of all ages. About 19.8% were under 18 years old. About 24.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the borough was 44 years.
What About Income in Tunnelhill?
In 2000, the average income for a household was $22,604. For families, the average income was $34,500. About 16.9% of all people and 10.4% of families lived below the poverty line. This included 22.2% of those under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Tunnelhill para niños
