Shelton, WA

Shelton, Washington

Shelton, Washington, in Mason county, is 27 miles W of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 45 miles SW of Seattle, Washington. The city contains a population of approximately 8,442.

The People and Families of Shelton

In Shelton, about 46% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shelton had a median family income of $40,392.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Shelton favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,450. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Shelton Housing

Shelton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Shelton, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Shelton, WA

Comparing Shelton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Shelton Almanac

Shelton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Shelton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Shelton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Shelton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Shelton Hospitals

MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
901 MT VIEW DRIVE
(360) 426-1611
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Shelton

Shelton High Schools (2004)

SHELTON HIGH SCHOOL
3737 SHELTON SPRINGS RD.
360-426-4471
Serves 1,474 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

CHOICE HIGH SCHOOL
807 W. PINE ST.
360-426-7664
A Non-traditional School
Serves 221 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION LEARNING PROGRAM
807 W. PINE ST.
360-426-1687
A Non-traditional School
Serves 57 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 28.5

MASON COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
411 N. 5TH ST.
360-426-7664
Serves 9 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9

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