Welby, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Welby, Colorado is 16,232 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 48th-largest city in Colorado. The median household income is $78,375, the median home value is $347,700, and the median age is 33.9.
16,232
Population
4393
People / sq mi
$78,375
Median Income
$347,700
Median Home Value
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Welby covers 3.7 sq mi of land at 4393 people per square mile.
About Welby, CO
Welby is defined demographically by education — 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. With 16,232 residents, Welby is a city in Colorado. It ranks #48 among cities in Colorado by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $78,375 — near the US median of $78,538. About 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $347,700, with typical rent around $1,640.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 14.6%, below the national 35.0%. About 8.9% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$78,375
Median Household Income
$30,847
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$347,700
Median Home Value
$1,640
Median Rent
74.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
76.0%
High School+
14.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.6%
Drive Alone
73.1%
Public Transit
8.9%
Work From Home
29.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
26.3%
Foreign Born
63.1%
Non-English at Home
2.9%
Veterans
11.8%
With Disability
83.4%
Health Insurance
95.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Construction | 17.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.8% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 12.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7.8% |
| Retail Trade | 7.6% |
| Public Administration | 5.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.8% |
| Information | 4.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Welby, Colorado has a population of 16,232 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 48th-largest city in Colorado.
The median household income in Welby, Colorado is $78,375, with 7.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Welby, Colorado is $347,700, with median monthly rent at $1,640 and a homeownership rate of 74.0%.
The median age in Welby, Colorado is 33.9 years. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
Welby Cdp, CO Climate
Welby Cdp, CO has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F) and receives about 425 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.5°C
Avg Temp
425
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1° / 31° | 13 mm |
| February | 2° / 35° | 14 mm |
| March | 5° / 41° | 37 mm |
| April | 9° / 48° | 52 mm |
| May | 14° / 58° | 65 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 46 mm |
| July | 23° / 74° | 50 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 41 mm |
| September | 17° / 63° | 36 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 28 mm |
| November | 4° / 38° | 27 mm |
| December | 0° / 32° | 16 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Welby Cdp, CO
The most comfortable months to visit Welby Cdp, CO are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near -8°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.