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Welby, Colorado
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Location of the Welby CDP in Adams County, Colorado.
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 Welby, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Adams County |
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| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.800 sq mi (9.841 km2) |
| • Land | 3.705 sq mi (9.597 km2) |
| • Water | 0.094 sq mi (0.244 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,177 ft (1,578 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 15,553 |
| • Density | 4,093.3/sq mi (1,580.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
Denver 80229
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature | Welby CDP |
Welby is a community in Colorado, United States. It is not a city with its own government. Instead, it is a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the government counts people living there. Welby is located in Adams County. It is also part of the larger Denver metropolitan area. In 2020, about 15,553 people lived in Welby.
History of Welby
This community was named after a railroad official. His name was General Welby.
Geography of Welby
Welby is a small area of land. It covers about 9.841 square kilometers (3.8 square miles). A small part of this area, about 0.244 square kilometers (0.094 square miles), is water.
People of Welby
The United States Census Bureau first counted the population of Welby in 1970. This was for the 1970 United States Census.
| Welby CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1970 | 6,875 | — |
| 1980 | 9,668 | +40.6% |
| 1990 | 10,218 | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 12,973 | +27.0% |
| 2010 | 14,846 | +14.4% |
| 2020 | 15,553 | +4.8% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
See also
In Spanish: Welby (Colorado) para niños
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