Welby is a CDP located in Adams County Colorado. Welby has a 2024 population of 16,527. Welby is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 7.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,372 in 2020.
The average household income in Welby is $89,034 with a poverty rate of 9.43%. The median age in Welby is 33.9 years: 33 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Welby was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,267 | 50.93% |
| Two or more races | 4,230 | 26.06% |
| Other race | 2,593 | 15.97% |
| Asian | 485 | 2.99% |
| Native American | 342 | 2.11% |
| Black or African American | 315 | 1.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,743 | 2.83 | 74 | 26 |
| Married | 2,485 | 3.61 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Non Family | 1,795 | 1.33 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Female | 956 | 3.13 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Male | 507 | 3.69 | 72 | 28 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
74.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,103 | 10.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,103 | 10.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,134 | 10.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 422 | 3.97% |
| High School Graduate | 3,253 | 30.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,451 | 13.64% |
| Some College | 2,172 | 20.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,560 | 3,577 | 473 |
| White | 4,092 | 3,669 | 775 |
| 2+ Races | 2,349 | 1,447 | 197 |
| Other Race | 1,657 | 1,026 | 187 |
| Asian | 421 | 293 | 127 |
| Native American | 308 | 182 | 8 |
| Black | 295 | 278 | 161 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 54.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,107 | $63,750 | $42,651 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,996 | $53,233 | $50,972 |
| High School Graduate | $42,101 | $44,281 | $34,365 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,024 | $43,857 | $28,769 |
| Overall | $45,238 | $49,137 | $43,651 |
| Some College | $52,385 | $54,423 | $47,787 |
$45,238
Average Earnings
$49,137
Average Male
$43,651
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.12% of Welby residents speak only English, while 36.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,822 | 921 | 9.38% |
| Multiple | 4,209 | 777 | 18.46% |
| White | 5,227 | 486 | 9.3% |
| Other | 2,581 | 75 | 2.91% |
| Black | 315 | 43 | 13.65% |
| Asian | 485 | 9 | 1.86% |
| Native | 342 | 7 | 2.05% |
9.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.22%
Male Poverty Rate
7.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Welby is Multiple, with 18.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Welby is Asian, with 1.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.65% |
| Some College | 8.98% |
| High School | 7.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.44% |
| Female Employed | 4.91% |
| Male Employed | 3.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,657 | $96,016 |
| Households | $78,375 | $89,034 |
| Married Families | $110,114 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,498 | $64,910 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
360
Number of Veterans
326
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 122 |
| Vietnam | 91 |
| First Gulf War | 75 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 93 |
| 75+ | 75 |
| 55 to 64 | 73 |
| 35 to 54 | 63 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 313 | 4.75% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 0.82% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 0.85% |
| Other Race | 16 | 0.84% |
| Black | 7 | 2.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.74%
Born in Welby
79.76%
Native Born
20.24%
Foreign Born
12.7%
Non Citizen
7.54%
Naturalized
79.76% of Welby residents were born in the United States, with 50.74% having been born in Colorado. 12.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,527 | 120 | 0.73% |
| 2023 | 16,407 | 120 | 0.74% |
| 2022 | 16,287 | 27 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 16,260 | 888 | 5.78% |
| 2020 | 15,372 | -646 | -4.03% |
| 2019 | 16,018 | -334 | -2.04% |
| 2018 | 16,352 | 350 | 2.19% |
| 2017 | 16,002 | -769 | -4.59% |
| 2016 | 16,771 | 363 | 2.21% |
| 2015 | 16,408 | 135 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 16,273 | 563 | 3.58% |
| 2013 | 15,710 | 321 | 2.09% |
| 2012 | 15,389 | 967 | 6.71% |
| 2011 | 14,422 | -424 | -2.86% |
| 2010 | 14,846 | 0 | 0% |