Demographics & People — Welby, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,232 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~16,100 |
| Median Age | 35.0 |
| Total Households | 5,743 |
| Family Households | 3,948 |
| Average Household Size | 2.83 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5367 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,267 |
| Black or African American | 315 |
| Asian | 485 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,898 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 9,842 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 8,334 |
| Other groups | 7,306 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,146 |
| German | 1,658 |
| Irish | 1,027 |
| English | 762 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 722 |
| French (except Basque) | 631 |
| Italian | 618 |
Language
| English Only | 9,668 |
| Spanish | 5,184 |
| Population 5+ | 15,318 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 447 |
| Population 18+ | 12,846 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Welby, Colorado.