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Shelton, Washington

Shelton is a city in Mason County, Washington, United States. The population was 8,442 at the 2000 census. In terms of population, the city is ranked 161 out of approximately 500 municipal areas in Washington. Shelton has a unique form of government in the State of Washington. It is the only city in the state which still retains the commission form of government. It is the county seat of Mason County .

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Among the most common occupations in Shelton are Sales and office occupations, 23%. Management, professional, and related occupations, 20%. and Service occupations, 18%. Approximately 61 percent of workers in Shelton, Washington work for companies, 23 percent work for the government and 7 percent are self-employed.

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Shelton Industries

The leading industries in Shelton, Washington are Educational, health and social services, 16%; Retail trade, 12%; and Public administration, 12%. Simply Hired's Shelton job listings indicate that the following industries in Shelton are hiring the most workers: Books & Periodicals Wholesalers, Clinics & Outpatient Services, Blood & Organ Banks, Misc Store Retailers and Home Health Care.

Shelton Job Salaries

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Shelton, Washington is $28,742, and the median income of households in Shelton was $32,500.
 

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Shelton, WA

$29,000
 

Shelton Unemployment Rate

Shelton has an unemployment rate of 8.5%, compared the national average of 5.8%.

According to our Shelton Trends data, the number of Shelton, Washington jobs has increased by 21% since March 2008.
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Shelton Employment Statistics

Population of Shelton
Total population 8,442
Male 48.55%
Female 51.45%
Median age 35.8
  
Shelton Housing
Owner-occupied homes 60.1%
Median cost of a home $94,400
Median mortgage payment $590
Renter-occupied homes 39.9%
Vacant housing 6.2%
Median monthly rent $563
  
Average Income
Median for all male full-time $33,867
Median for all female full-time $23,617
  
Household Income
Less than $10,000 14%
$10,000 to $14,999 7%
$15,000 to $24,999 17%
$25,000 to $34,999 13%
$35,000 to $49,999 19%
$50,000 to $74,999 19%
$75,000 to $99,999 6%
$100,000 to $149,999 2%
$150,000 to $199,999 1%
$200,000 or more 0%
  
Education
Less than 9th grade 8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 13%
High school graduate 30%
Some college, no degree 28%
Associate's degree 8%
Bachelor's degree 10%
Graduate degree 3%
  
Marital Status
Never married 23%
Currently married 48%
Separated 3%
Widowed 11%
Divorced 15%
  
Race
White 89%
Black or African American 0%
Asian 1%
Other 10%
  
Shelton Commute
Carpool 18.4%
Public transportation 0.8%
Average travel time 22 minutes