Shelton, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
10,467
Unemployment
6.9%
Poverty
23.9%
Median Home
$184,100
Median Income
$46,481
Median Rent
$1,037
Shelton SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
4
Commute
6
Shelton, WA Crime Report
566
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,265.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
124.45%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Shelton / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 566 | 5,265.6 | 3,026.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 49 | 455.9 | 293.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 9.3 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 11 | 102.3 | 67.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | 223.3 | 187.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 517 | 4,809.7 | 2,732.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 54 | 502.4 | 522.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 434 | 4,037.6 | 1,854.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 29 | 269.8 | 356.1 | 246.0 |
Shelton, WA Cost Of Living
104
Shelton's Overall Cost Of Living
Shelton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Shelton | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 119 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 122 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 86 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 133 | 123 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 91 | 100 | |
Shelton, WA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Ian Poellet | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Shelton in Washington
Map Of Shelton, WA
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Population over time in Shelton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,467 | 4.7% |
| 2019 | 9,996 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 9,882 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 9,832 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 9,810 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 9,798 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 9,830 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 9,814 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 9,794 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 9,699 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Shelton
| Race | Shelton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.5% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.4% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 8.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 22.4% | 12.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Shelton
| Gender | Shelton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Shelton for adults over 25
| Education | Shelton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Shelton, Washington
| Income | Shelton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.4% | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.0% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.5% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.1% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.5% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.4% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.6% | 10.5% | 8.3% |
