Tunnelton, WV Demographics

A map of Tunnelton's Population by Race

Tunnelton, West Virginia has an estimated population of 404, a dramatic increase from the 296 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.6% White, 5.7% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tunnelton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tunnelton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Tunnelton, that probability was 7.9% in 2020 and 12.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tunnelton is ranked the 255th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Tunnelton was ranked the 302nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tunnelton's White Population

378 residents of Tunnelton, or 93.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tunnelton is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Tunnelton ranks 77th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tunnelton's White population has grown by an estimated 33.1%. White residents' share of Tunnelton's population has decreased from 95.9% to 93.6%.

Tunnelton is more White than neighboring Newburg (85.8% White). Tunnelton is less White than neighboring Rowlesburg (96.6% White), Kingwood (93.9% White), Arthurdale (97.4% White), and Reedsville (95.8% White).

Tunnelton's Black Population

0 residents of Tunnelton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tunnelton is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Tunnelton ranks 184th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tunnelton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Tunnelton's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Tunnelton is less Black than neighboring Kingwood (0.2% Black), Arthurdale (1.2% Black), and Reedsville (1.2% Black).

Tunnelton's Asian Population

0 residents of Tunnelton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tunnelton is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Tunnelton ranks 248th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tunnelton's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Tunnelton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Tunnelton is less Asian than neighboring Kingwood (1.8% Asian), and Newburg (3.5% Asian).

Tunnelton's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Tunnelton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tunnelton is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Tunnelton ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tunnelton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Tunnelton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Tunnelton is less Hispanic than neighboring Kingwood (0.7% Hispanic), and Newburg (0.9% Hispanic).

Tunnelton's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Tunnelton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tunnelton is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Tunnelton ranks 315th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tunnelton's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Native American/Other residents' share of Tunnelton's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.7%.

Tunnelton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rowlesburg (0% Native American/Other), Kingwood (0% Native American/Other), Newburg (0% Native American/Other), Arthurdale (0% Native American/Other), and Reedsville (0% Native American/Other).

Tunnelton's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Tunnelton, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tunnelton is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Tunnelton ranks 314th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tunnelton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 187.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Tunnelton's population has increased from 2.7% to 5.7%.

Tunnelton is more Multiracial than neighboring Rowlesburg (3.4% Multiracial), Kingwood (3.3% Multiracial), Arthurdale (1.4% Multiracial), and Reedsville (3% Multiracial). Tunnelton is less Multiracial than neighboring Newburg (9.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.