Shelton, WA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Shelton, Washington Summary
Life in Shelton research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Shelton over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Shelton:
The population in Shelton is 10,619.
The median home value in Shelton is $426,501.
The median income in Shelton is $60,589.
The cost of living in Shelton is 112 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Shelton is $1,298.
The unemployment rate in Shelton is 5.3%.
The poverty rate in Shelton is 23.3%.
The average high in Shelton is 60.3° and the average low is 42.0°.
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Shelton, WA Crime Report
Crime in Shelton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Shelton. Key points include:
There were 314 total crimes in Shelton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Shelton is 2,872.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Shelton is 475.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Shelton is 2,396.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Shelton is 35.52% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Shelton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Shelton / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 314 | 2,872.0 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 52 | 475.6 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 82.3 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 29 | 265.3 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 262 | 2,396.4 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 44 | 402.5 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 183 | 1,673.8 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 35 | 320.1 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Shelton, WA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Shelton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Shelton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Shelton is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Shelton is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Shelton is $426,501.
The median income in Shelton is $60,589.
Shelton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Shelton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Shelton | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 118 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 124 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 104 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 126 | 124 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 91 | 100 | |
Shelton, WA Weather
The average high in Shelton is 60.3° and the average low is 42.0°.
There are 119.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 62.3 inches of precipitation each year with 5.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Shelton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 119.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 62.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 5.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Shelton, WA Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Shelton
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2019-03-06 16:28:27.359612
Like many lower income small cities around the US. Families doing their best to get on. Crime is present for sure. Not much imagination on the part of local officials who could be taking advantage of the spectacular setting of the town. The water and the Olympic Mountains!
Homeless are almost non-existant even at the bus station. Way better experience that Seattle or Olympia and nowhere near as rough as Burien or Tacoma!
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Shelton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Shelton
The current population in Shelton is 10,619. The population has increased 9.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10,619 | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 10,484 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 10,288 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 10,467 | 3.0% |
| 2019 | 10,167 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 9,996 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 9,882 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 9,832 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 9,810 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 9,798 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 9,830 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 9,814 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 9,794 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 9,699 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Shelton
Shelton is:
63.3% White with 6,718 White residents.
0.3% African American with 37 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 70 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 109 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 42 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.7% Two Or More with 709 Two Or More residents.
27.6% Hispanic with 2,934 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Shelton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.3% | 64.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.3% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 6.7% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 27.6% | 14.1% | 19.0% |
Gender in Shelton
Shelton is 51.7% female with 5,495 female residents.
Shelton is 48.3% male with 5,124 male residents.
| Gender | Shelton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Shelton for adults over 25
9.0% of adults in Shelton completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Shelton completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Shelton completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Shelton completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Shelton completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Shelton completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Shelton completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Shelton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Shelton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Shelton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Shelton, Washington
9.3% of households in Shelton earn Less than $10,000.
6.3% of households in Shelton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.8% of households in Shelton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.4% of households in Shelton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.1% of households in Shelton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.4% of households in Shelton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.0% of households in Shelton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.5% of households in Shelton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.9% of households in Shelton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.3% of households in Shelton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Shelton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.3% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.1% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.4% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.5% | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.9% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3% | 17.2% | 12.6% |
