Welby, CO Demographics

A map of Welby's Population by Race

Welby, Colorado had a population of 15,553 in 2020. It was 32.7% White, 1.9% Black, 1.9% Asian, 59.4% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Welby, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Welby is the 49th most populous. 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's White Population

5,090 residents of Welby identify as White, or 32.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Welby considerably less than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Welby is ranked #458 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Welby is more White than neighboring North Washington (29.7% White), Sherrelwood (30.7% White), Derby (23.4% White), and Federal Heights (30.1% White). Welby is less White than neighboring Twin Lakes (41.1% White).

Welby's Black Population

299 residents of Welby identify as Black, or 1.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Welby roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Welby is ranked #45 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Welby is more Black than neighboring Sherrelwood (1.3% Black), Twin Lakes (1.5% Black), Derby (1% Black), and Federal Heights (1.2% Black). Welby is less Black than neighboring North Washington (5% Black).

Welby's Asian Population

299 residents of Welby identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Welby roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Welby is ranked #101 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Welby is more Asian than neighboring Derby (0.4% Asian). Welby is less Asian than neighboring Sherrelwood (2.5% Asian), Twin Lakes (4.4% Asian), and Federal Heights (3.6% Asian).

Welby's Hispanic Population

9,240 residents of Welby identify as Hispanic, or 59.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Welby considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Welby is ranked #24 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Welby is more Hispanic than neighboring North Washington (55.4% Hispanic), and Twin Lakes (48.8% Hispanic). Welby is less Hispanic than neighboring Sherrelwood (61.8% Hispanic), Derby (72% Hispanic), and Federal Heights (61.7% Hispanic).

Welby's Native American/Other Population

209 residents of Welby identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Welby roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Welby is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Welby is more Native American/Other than neighboring Twin Lakes (1% Native American/Other), Derby (1.1% Native American/Other), and Federal Heights (1.1% Native American/Other). Welby is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Washington (4.2% Native American/Other).

Welby's Multiracial Population

416 residents of Welby identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Welby roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Welby is ranked #364 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Welby is more Multiracial than neighboring Sherrelwood (2.5% Multiracial), Derby (2% Multiracial), and Federal Heights (2.3% Multiracial). Welby is less Multiracial than neighboring North Washington (3.7% Multiracial), and Twin Lakes (3.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.