Shelton, Washington
Shelton: county seat of Mason County, Washington, United States
About
Shelton is a city located in the county of Mason in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,834. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,955 inhabitants.
The city was created 137 years ago in 1888.
Quick Facts about Shelton
| Population | 10,955 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Mason County |
| Postal code | 98584 |
| Phone Area Codes | 360 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.2151,-123.1007 |
| Altitude | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Capital city | Shelton is capital of Mason County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1889 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 17:45:58 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 10.23% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Shelton is located at 47°12'54"N 123°6'3"W (47.2150900, -123.1007100).
Shelton map
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Weather
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Shelton
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Shelton increased by 10.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,834 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,832 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,766 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,703 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,726 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,789 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,915 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,130 | 2.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,339 | 2.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,655 | 2.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,955 | 2.74% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Shelton
1Shelton Civic Center
525 W Cota St, Shelton, WA 98584 View details
Phone: +13604264491 | Website available
2Shelton City Office
509 W Cota St, Shelton, WA 98584 View details
Phone: +13604264491 | Website available
3Mason Health Education Department
2505 Olympic Hwy N Suite 470, Shelton, WA 98584, United States View details
Phone: +13604273609 | Website available
4Shelton City Administration
525 W Cota St, Shelton, WA 98584 View details
Phone: +13604264491
5Shelton City Hall
525 W Cota St, Shelton, WA 98584 View details
Phone: +13604264491 | Website available
People born in Shelton (11)
People born in Shelton, including pair skater Karol Kennedy, screenwriter Tom Reed, football player Caleb Schlauderaff, .
More notable people
- Betsy Close (American politician) she was born in 04/05/1950
- Clifford E. Horton (American sports coach) he was born in 01/01/1892
- Jerry Lambert (American actor) he was born in 08/08/1957
- Richard Fiske (actor (1915-1944)) he was born in 20/11/1915
- Tim Sheldon (American politician) he was born in 03/09/1947
- Roberta Beavers (American politician) she was born in 06/05/1942
- Lawson H. M. Sanderson he was born in 22/07/1895
- Terry Dion (American football defensive end) he was born in 22/11/1957
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Shelton, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235167 | The Evergreen State College | Olympia (WA) | 98505-0001 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Shelton, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLW | Centennial Station | 6600 Yelm Highway S.E. | RAIL |
| TAC | Tacoma Dome Station | 1001 Puyallup Avenue | RAIL |
| CTL | Centralia station | 210 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| TUK | Tukwila station | 7301 South 158th St. | RAIL |
| SEA | King Street Station | 303 South Jackson Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Shelton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shelton Post Office | Shelton (WA) | 98584 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Shelton, Connecticut A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut. with a population of 40,957 people.
- Shelton, Nebraska village in Buffalo and Hall counties, Nebraska, in the United States with a population of 1,055 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Shelton distances to largest Washington cities