Tunnel Hill, Georgia
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Tunnel Hill is a city located in Whitfield County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,209. It was incorporated in 1848 as Tunnelsville, and changed its name in 1856. Both names refer to a nearby railroad tunnel through Chetoogeta Mountain, completed in 1849 or 1850 by the state-owned Western & Atlantic Railroad. Another tunnel next to it, completed in 1928, is still used by its eventual successor CSX Transportation. The original Chetoogeta Mountain Tunnel is now paved for tourists to walk through, and has even more historic value as the Great Locomotive Chase passed through it in 1862. [1] (http://railga.com/oddend/tunnelold.html) [2] (http://railfanning.harpblaster.net/trackside/tunnelhill) [3] (http://www.whitfieldcountyga.com/History/RailRoad/tunnel_photos.htm)
Geography
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Location of Tunnel Hill, Georgia
Tunnel Hill is located at 34°50'45" North, 85°2'35" West (34.845934, -85.042955)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.9 km² (1.5 mi²). 3.9 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,209 people, 451 households, and 359 families residing in the city. The population density is 307.1/km² (794.7/mi²). There are 474 housing units at an average density of 120.4/km² (311.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 94.46% White, 2.56% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 1.57% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. 3.97% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 451 households out of which 35.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% are married couples living together, 12.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% are non-families. 18.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.68 and the average family size is 3.00.
In the city the population is spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $43,438, and the median income for a family is $49,531. Males have a median income of $31,974 versus $25,078 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,382. 9.6% of the population and 8.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.1% of those under the age of 18 and 12.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Tunnel Hill at Georgia.gov (http://tunnelhill.georgia.gov)