Welby CDP, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Welby CDP is a small city located in Colorado. The total population is 16,232. It ranks as the 48th most populous out of 471 cities and towns in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Welby CDP is 33.9 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Welby CDP is $78,375. This is 15% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $347,700. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Welby CDP is Hispanic or Latino, making up 61.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 32.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (32.2%) is well below the state average of 65.6%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (61.0% vs 22.2%).

Education

14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Welby CDP, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 471 Census-designated places in Colorado. For official data, visit data.census.gov.