Shelton is a city located in Mason County Washington. Shelton has a 2024 population of 10,929. It is also the county seat of Mason County. Shelton is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually and its population has increased by 4.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,437 in 2020.
The average household income in Shelton is $71,274 with a poverty rate of 26.52%. The median age in Shelton is 31.2 years: 28.7 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shelton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,225 | 68.91% |
| Other race | 1,626 | 15.51% |
| Two or more races | 1,010 | 9.63% |
| Native American | 273 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 170 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.97% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 0.74% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,461 | 2.91 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Non Family | 1,321 | 1.38 | 49 | 51 |
| Married | 1,263 | 3.98 | 66 | 34 |
| Female | 662 | 3.71 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Male | 215 | 3.54 | 15.3 | 84.7 |
3.6
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
52.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 416 | 6.59% |
| Associates Degree | 614 | 9.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 890 | 14.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 318 | 5.04% |
| High School Graduate | 1,968 | 31.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 597 | 9.46% |
| Some College | 1,508 | 23.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,628 | 4,242 | 1,033 |
| Hispanic | 1,066 | 477 | 54 |
| Other Race | 707 | 298 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 449 | 414 | 26 |
| Native American | 115 | 47 | 0 |
| Asian | 102 | 102 | 71 |
| Black | 78 | 78 | 24 |
| Islander | 54 | 54 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 69.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,455 | $69,018 | $51,645 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,056 | $46,089 | $49,079 |
| High School Graduate | $34,767 | $42,917 | $25,724 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,580 | $22,005 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,466 | $41,493 | $33,796 |
| Some College | $42,697 | $55,205 | $40,000 |
$37,466
Average Earnings
$41,493
Average Male
$33,796
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.67% of Shelton residents speak only English, while 23.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,471 | 1,365 | 21.09% |
| Hispanic | 2,677 | 1,074 | 40.12% |
| Other | 1,625 | 592 | 36.43% |
| Multiple | 983 | 262 | 26.65% |
| Native | 273 | 213 | 78.02% |
| Asian | 98 | 33 | 33.67% |
| Black | 72 | 15 | 20.83% |
26.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
25%
Male Poverty Rate
27.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shelton is Native, with 78.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelton is Black, with 20.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.03% |
| Some College | 22.11% |
| High School | 19.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 64% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.76% |
| Female Employed | 15.46% |
| Male Employed | 14.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,659 | $79,877 |
| Households | $57,907 | $71,274 |
| Married Families | $88,641 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,649 | $49,659 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
606
Number of Veterans
573
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 185 |
| Second Gulf War | 163 |
| First Gulf War | 150 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 227 |
| 75+ | 154 |
| 55 to 64 | 109 |
| 65 to 74 | 86 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 536 | 9.65% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 3.12% |
| Other Race | 37 | 4.13% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 4.26% |
| Asian | 7 | 6.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.85%
Born in Shelton
83.27%
Native Born
16.73%
Foreign Born
14.3%
Non Citizen
2.43%
Naturalized
83.27% of Shelton residents were born in the United States, with 48.85% having been born in Washington. 14.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,544 | 123 | 1.08% |
| 2028 | 11,421 | 123 | 1.09% |
| 2027 | 11,298 | 123 | 1.1% |
| 2026 | 11,175 | 123 | 1.11% |
| 2025 | 11,052 | 123 | 1.13% |
| 2024 | 10,929 | 123 | 1.14% |
| 2023 | 10,806 | -11 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 10,817 | 40 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 10,777 | 340 | 3.26% |
| 2020 | 10,437 | -316 | -2.94% |
| 2019 | 10,753 | 307 | 2.94% |
| 2018 | 10,446 | 243 | 2.38% |
| 2017 | 10,203 | 228 | 2.29% |
| 2016 | 9,975 | 131 | 1.33% |
| 2015 | 9,844 | 63 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 9,781 | -13 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 9,794 | -56 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 9,850 | -47 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 9,897 | 49 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 9,848 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,442 | 1,201 | 16.59% |
| 1990 | 7,241 | -388 | -5.09% |
| 1980 | 7,629 | 1,114 | 17.1% |
| 1970 | 6,515 | 864 | 15.29% |
| 1960 | 5,651 | 606 | 12.01% |
| 1950 | 5,045 | 1,338 | 36.09% |
| 1940 | 3,707 | 616 | 19.93% |
| 1930 | 3,091 | -8,453 | -73.22% |