Mason County
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- Population
- 67,982
- Area
- 959.55 sq mi (2,485.23 km²), 91.49 sq mi water
- Median age
- 44.7
- Households
- 26,029
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $83,270
- Median house value
- $411,800
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
Shelton Police Launches Partnership with BlueBridge Alliance
The Shelton Police Department is excited to announce its new partnership with BlueBridge Alliance, a program designed to provide immediate support to community members in crisis. Through the BlueBridge program, officers are equipped with prepaid debit cards funded by community…
Apply Now for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Are you looking to get involved in your community? Are you interested in giving your feedback on future Parks and Recreation projects? The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, established in 2009, provides recommendations and guidance on future park planning and improvements,…
Shelton Police Hosts Inaugural Spanish-Language Citizens Academy
The Shelton Police Department successfully concluded its first-ever Spanish-speaking Citizens Academy, a landmark effort aimed at strengthening relationships, improving communication, and increasing access to public safety education within the Spanish-speaking community. The…
Annual Empty Bowls Event Creates Art for a Cause
The Shelton Arts Commission is pleased to donate $2,802 to The Saint’s Pantry Food Bank from donations made by participants at the 21 st annual Empty Bowls project. Participating in this year’s event included local restaurants and catering companies, Olympic Bakery & Deli, Kern’s…
Rural, Latino, Trump voters hit hard by USPS delays as SCOTUS halts changes
Washington saw 20,267 ballots rejected for late postmarks in the 2026 primary, up from 16,131 in 2024, even as about 100,000 fewer ballots were cast.