Shelton, Washington Population 2022
Shelton is a city located in Mason County Washington. Shelton has a 2020 population of 11,603. It is also the county seat of Mason County. Shelton is currently growing at a rate of 2.80% annually and its population has increased by 17.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,848 in 2010.
The average household income in Shelton is $52,225 with a poverty rate of 26.92%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $932 per month, and the median house value is $162,700. The median age in Shelton is 36 years, 33.3 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
Shelton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sheltonwas:
- White: 76.22%
- Other race: 11.11%
- Two or more races: 7.59%
- Native American: 2.59%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.22%
- Black or African American: 0.70%
- Asian: 0.57%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69,544 | 1,388 | 2.00% |
| 2020 | 68,156 | 1,388 | 2.04% |
| 2019 | 66,768 | 1,388 | 2.08% |
| 2018 | 65,380 | 1,640 | 2.51% |
| 2017 | 63,740 | 1,598 | 2.51% |
| 2016 | 62,142 | 1,151 | 1.85% |
| 2015 | 60,991 | 387 | 0.63% |
| 2014 | 60,604 | 130 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 60,474 | -207 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 60,681 | -189 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 60,870 | 137 | 0.23% |
| 2010 | 60,733 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,749 | 76.22% |
| Some Other Race | 1,130 | 11.11% |
| Two or More Races | 772 | 7.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 263 | 2.59% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 124 | 1.22% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 0.70% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.57% |
Shelton Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,547 | 2.76 | 52 |
| Non Family | 1,491 | 1.37 | 39.8 |
| Married | 1,135 | 3.57 | 72.3 |
| Female | 629 | 4.06 | 42.1 |
| Male | 292 | 3.84 | 56.8 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 651 | 10.03% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 659 | 10.16% |
| High School Graduate | 1,885 | 29.05% |
| Some College | 1,928 | 29.71% |
| Associates Degree | 559 | 8.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 563 | 8.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 244 | 3.76% |
Shelton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,033 | 4,406 | 723 |
| Hispanic | 967 | 325 | 36 |
| Other Race | 595 | 135 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 306 | 272 | 1 |
| Native American | 123 | 57 | |
| Black | 70 | 63 | 25 |
| Islander | 52 | 52 | |
| Asian | 44 | 44 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.27%.
$29,034
Average Earnings
$30,477
Average Male
$27,391
Average Female
Shelton Language by Age
Shelton Language
82.74% of Shelton residents speak only English, while 17.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.39% of the population.
Shelton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,908 | 1,390 | 20.12% |
| Hispanic | 2,112 | 1,075 | 50.90% |
| Other | 618 | NaN% | |
| Native | 246 | 200 | 81.30% |
| Multiple | 745 | 148 | 19.87% |
| Asian | 49 | 24 | 48.98% |
| Black | 57 | 6 | 10.53% |
26.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.76%
Male Poverty Rate
26.05%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Shelton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shelton is Native, with 81.30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shelton is Multiple, with 19.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.50%.
Shelton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.6%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Shelton Married by Age and Sex
Shelton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Shelton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 628 | 10.28% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 14.32% |
| Asian | 7 | 15.91% |
| Native American | 6 | 4.65% |
Shelton Veterans by Education
18.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
51.79%
Born in Shelton
87.29%
Native Born
12.71%
Foreign Born
10.04%
Non Citizen
2.67%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.29% of Shelton residents were born in the United States, with 51.79% having been born in Washington. 10.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11,603 | 316 | 2.80% |
| 2021 | 11,287 | 316 | 2.88% |
| 2020 | 10,971 | 316 | 2.97% |
| 2019 | 10,655 | 316 | 3.06% |
| 2018 | 10,339 | 209 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 10,130 | 215 | 2.17% |
| 2016 | 9,915 | 126 | 1.29% |
| 2015 | 9,789 | 63 | 0.65% |
| 2014 | 9,726 | 23 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 9,703 | -63 | -0.65% |
| 2012 | 9,766 | -66 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 9,832 | -16 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 9,848 | 1,406 | 1.55% |
| 2000 | 8,442 | 1,201 | 1.55% |
| 1990 | 7,241 | -388 | -0.52% |
| 1980 | 7,629 | 1,114 | 1.59% |
| 1970 | 6,515 | 864 | 1.43% |
| 1960 | 5,651 | 606 | 1.14% |
| 1950 | 5,045 | 1,338 | 3.13% |
| 1940 | 3,707 | 616 | 1.83% |
| 1930 | 3,091 | 0.00% |