Shelton is a city located in Mason County, Washington. Shelton has a 2025 population of 10,812 . It is also the county seat of Mason County . Shelton is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has increased by 3.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,436 in 2020.
The average household income in Shelton is $73,757 with a poverty rate of 23.35%. The median age in Shelton is 31.6 years: 28.1 years for males, and 33.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.2 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Shelton includes 69.14% White, 16.84% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (69.14%)
Other race (16.84%)
Two or more races (10.07%)
Native American (2.18%)
Asian (1.03%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.4%)
Black or African American (0.35%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,342 | 69.14% |
| Other race | 1,788 | 16.84% |
| Two or more races | 1,069 | 10.07% |
| Native American | 232 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 109 | 1.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 0.35% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Shelton's average per capita income is $40,260. Household income levels show a median of $60,589. The poverty rate stands at 23.35%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,223 | - |
| Families | $67,242 | $83,595 |
| Households | $60,589 | $73,757 |
| Non Families | $30,869 | $47,793 |
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