Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Shelton, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,612

Median Agei

32.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

63.3%6,716

Hispanic/Latino

28.2%2,996

Two or More

6.1%643

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.1%120

Asian

0.9%92

Black

0.3%28

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%397

High School Diploma

25.7%1,685

Some College (<1 yr)

11.6%763

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%885

Associate's Degree

8.3%546

Bachelor's Degree

14.5%952

Master's Degree

3.6%235

HS or Higher

83.2%

BA or Higher

18.1%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$345,700

Median Renti

$1,365

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62%2,179

Renter-Occupied

38%1,336

Total Units

3,856

Homeownership

62%

Vacancy Rate

8.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.8%104

$50K–$100K

3.4%74

$100K–$150K

3.9%84

$150K–$200K

5.6%121

$200K–$300K

16%348

$300K–$500K

58.7%1,278

$500K–$1M

7.3%160

$1M+

0.5%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

113

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

154

$1,000–$1,250

213

$1,250–$1,500

293

$1,500–$2,000

409

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

6.1%234

2000–2009

14.6%562

1990–1999

15.7%605

1980–1989

8.4%324

1970–1979

13.8%534

1960–1969

6.5%252

1950–1959

7.1%273

1940–1949

15.1%584

1939 or earlier

12.7%488

Heating Fuel

Electricity

70.2%2,468

Utility Gas

25.2%886

Wood

1.8%64

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%52

No Fuel

0.6%20

Solar

0.5%16

Other

0.1%5

Fuel Oil

0.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,598

Mean Household Incomei

$81,644

Per Capita Incomei

$28,515

Poverty Ratei

16.9%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

4,376

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%171

$10K–$15K

6.3%220

$15K–$20K

6%210

$20K–$25K

1.8%65

$25K–$30K

3.8%134

$30K–$35K

4%141

$35K–$40K

1.6%57

$40K–$45K

4.1%145

$45K–$50K

2.2%77

$50K–$60K

6.4%224

$60K–$75K

12.4%435

$75K–$100K

12.5%440

$100K–$125K

14.8%521

$125K–$150K

8.6%304

$150K–$200K

6.2%218

$200K+

4.4%153

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,50914.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

773

Mexico

449

Philippines

Korea

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,049

Avg. Commutei

25.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,211

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

545(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.7%Insured

9.3%Uninsured