Welby, CO Demographics

A map of Welby's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	9,576	9,240	59.1%	59.4%
White	5,497	5,090	33.9%	32.7%
Asian	514	299	3.2%	1.9%
Multiracial	298	416	1.8%	2.7%
Black	261	299	1.6%	1.9%
Native American/Other	51	209	0.3%	1.3%

Welby, Colorado has an estimated population of 16,197, an increase from the 15,553 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.1% Hispanic, 33.9% White, 3.2% Asian, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Welby, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Welby is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Welby, that probability was 53.8% in 2020 and 53.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Welby is ranked the 49th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Welby was ranked the 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Welby's White Population

5,497 residents of Welby, or 33.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Welby is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Welby ranks 458th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Welby's White population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Welby's population has increased from 32.7% to 33.9%.

Welby is more White than neighboring Sherrelwood (29.7% White), Derby (20.9% White), and Federal Heights (28.2% White). Welby is less White than neighboring North Washington (58.5% White), and Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (39.5% White).

Welby's Black Population

261 residents of Welby, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Welby is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Welby ranks 48th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Welby's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. Black residents' share of Welby's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Welby is more Black than neighboring North Washington (0% Black), Sherrelwood (0.6% Black), Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (0.3% Black), and Derby (0.5% Black).

Welby's Asian Population

514 residents of Welby, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Welby is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Welby ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Welby's Asian population has grown by an estimated 71.9%. Asian residents' share of Welby's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.2%.

Welby is more Asian than neighboring Sherrelwood (1.4% Asian), Derby (0.1% Asian), and Federal Heights (2.7% Asian). Welby is less Asian than neighboring North Washington (3.4% Asian), and Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (3.7% Asian).

Welby's Hispanic Population

9,576 residents of Welby, or 59.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Welby is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Welby ranks 24th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Welby's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Welby's population has remained roughly unchanged at 59.1%.

Welby is more Hispanic than neighboring North Washington (32.7% Hispanic), and Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (52.8% Hispanic). Welby is less Hispanic than neighboring Sherrelwood (63.4% Hispanic), Derby (75.5% Hispanic), and Federal Heights (64.8% Hispanic).

Welby's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of Welby, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Welby is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Welby ranks 148th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Welby's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Welby's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.

Welby is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sherrelwood (2.5% Native American/Other), Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (1% Native American/Other), Derby (0.8% Native American/Other), and Federal Heights (1.4% Native American/Other).

Welby's Multiracial Population

298 residents of Welby, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Welby is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Welby ranks 369th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Welby's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Welby's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.8%.

Welby is more Multiracial than neighboring Federal Heights (1.4% Multiracial). Welby is less Multiracial than neighboring North Washington (5.1% Multiracial), Sherrelwood (2.4% Multiracial), Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) (2.8% Multiracial), and Derby (2.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.