Census ACS · #504 μSA
Shelton Metro Area
The Shelton, Wa Micropolitan Statistical Area has 66,968 residents. The median household income is $78,359 and the median home value is $377,400.
66,968
Population
70
People / sq mi
$78,359
Median Income
$377,400
Median Home Value
The Shelton CBSA covers 960 sq mi of land at 69.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.6% |
Economy & Income
$78,359
Median Household Income
$38,685
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$377,400
Median Home Value
$1,205
Median Rent
81.1%
Homeownership
Education
91.1%
High School+
22.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.3%
Drive Alone
11.6%
Work From Home
36.4 min
Avg Commute
37.8%
Foreign Born
Shelton spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Shelton, Wa Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 66,968 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #504 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Shelton metro area is $78,359, with a per capita income of $38,685.
The Shelton, Wa CBSA spans the state of Washington.
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Data for the Shelton, Wa CBSA (43220) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Shelton: 81.1% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 66,968 residents, Shelton is a metro area in WA.
Median household income is $78,359, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.7%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $377,400, with typical rent around $1,205.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 22.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Shelton, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.