Shelton, WA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Shelton

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Shelton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.1%

Households with Children

34.1%

School Enrollment K-12

1,565

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.9%
School Age (5-17): 18.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.3%
Working Age (35-54): 20.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.2%
Seniors (65+): 13.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.8%
High School / GED: 31.7%
Some College or Associate's: 33.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 22.3%
Single Parents: 11.8%
Couples & Adults: 29.1%
Living Alone: 36.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 28.2%
Asian: 0.9%
Black or African American: 0.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 29.5%
Puerto Rican: 7.5%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.9%
Central American: 53.3%
South American: 6.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 61.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 54.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 29.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 11.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 76.5%
Spanish: 19.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 3.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 9.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.5%
High School (9-12): 4.2%
College / Graduate: 3.8%
Not Enrolled: 75.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources