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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 |
| Government | |
| • 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
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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 an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Adams County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Welby CDP was 15,553 at the United States Census 2020.
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History
The community was named after one General Welby, a railroad official.
Geography
The Welby CDP has an area of 2,432 acres (9.841 km2), including 60 acres (0.244 km2) of water.
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Welby CDP for the 1970 United States Census.
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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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