Tunnelton, West Virginia facts for kids
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Tunnelton, West Virginia
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Tunnelton station
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Location of Tunnelton in Preston County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,824 ft (556 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 307 |
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(2021)
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308 |
| • Density | 880.60/sq mi (340.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26444
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-81268 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1548320 |
Tunnelton is a small town located in the southwestern part of Preston County, West Virginia, in the United States. In 2020, about 307 people lived there. It is part of the larger Morgantown metropolitan area.
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History of Tunnelton
Tunnelton got its name from the nearby Kingwood Tunnel. This tunnel was a very important part of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line. The Tunnelton Railroad Depot, which is the town's old train station, was recognized as a historic place in 1996. This means it's an important building that tells us about the past.
Geography of Tunnelton
Tunnelton is located at coordinates 39.395000 degrees North and -79.746438 degrees West. This tells us its exact spot on a map. The town covers a total area of about 0.34 square miles (0.87 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population Changes in Tunnelton
The number of people living in Tunnelton has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 479 | — | |
| 1910 | 792 | 65.3% | |
| 1920 | 703 | −11.2% | |
| 1930 | 595 | −15.4% | |
| 1940 | 552 | −7.2% | |
| 1950 | 544 | −1.4% | |
| 1960 | 359 | −34.0% | |
| 1970 | 369 | 2.8% | |
| 1980 | 510 | 38.2% | |
| 1990 | 331 | −35.1% | |
| 2000 | 336 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 294 | −12.5% | |
| 2020 | 307 | 4.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 308 | 4.8% | |
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In 2010, there were 294 people living in Tunnelton. The population density was about 865 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Tunnelton were White. The average age of people in the town was 38 years old.
Famous People from Tunnelton
- Jay Bonafield, a well-known film producer, was from Tunnelton.
