Economy & Jobs — Shelton, Washington
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $69,598 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,686 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| In Labor Force | 4,426 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 17.1% |
| Retail | 13.2% |
| Arts Food | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 38 |
| Real Estate Offices | 35 |
| Fast Food | 30 |
| Gas Stations | 20 |
| Coffee Shops | 20 |
| Dental Offices | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Grocery Stores | 11 |
| Bars | 9 |
| Beauty Salons | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
| Convenience Stores | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.