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Shelton

Washington · 10,371 residents · 5.816 sq mi
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Shelton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,481. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,100. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,371
+23%since 2000
from 8,442 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,783 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
−1%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Shelton
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,481
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,652
+27%since 2000
from $16,303 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,037
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
41.6% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+38%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(6,899)
Black0.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(918)
Asian1.1%(97)
Other0%
Diversity Score29%(2,449)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(6,523)
Black0.8%(86)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(2,609)
Asian1.2%(122)
Other7%(723)
Diversity Score63.4%(6,576)
Diversity Score
63
+119%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelton, Washington?

Shelton, Washington has about 10,371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shelton, Washington?

The typical household in Shelton, Washington earns about $46,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelton, Washington expensive?

In Shelton, Washington, the median home is worth about $184,100, and the typical rent is about $1,037 a month.

How educated are people in Shelton, Washington?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Shelton, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelton, Washington?

About 23.9% of people in Shelton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelton, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelton, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,130 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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