Demographics & People — Shelton, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,619 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~10,600 |
| Median Age | 32.5 |
| Total Households | 3,443 |
| Family Households | 2,136 |
| Average Household Size | 2.97 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4243 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,342 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Asian | 109 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,934 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 4,385 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,787 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,681 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,683 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 1,614 |
| German | 1,162 |
| English | 1,029 |
| Irish | 889 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 718 |
| American | 350 |
Language
| English Only | 7,355 |
| Spanish | 1,999 |
| Population 5+ | 9,658 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 606 |
| Population 18+ | 7,448 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shelton, Washington.