How long is the commute from Welby, CO?
Workers who live in Welby, CO take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
10.2% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Welby get to work
| Means of transportation | Welby | Adams County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.1% (±5.3 points) | 70.2% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.1% (±4.4 points) | 10.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±0.9 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.1 points) | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.2% (±3.3 points) | 15.2% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Welby, the average commute is lower than in Adams County (29.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Welby, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Adams County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Adams County, Welby ranks 11 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 94 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Welby
| Vehicles available | Welby | Adams County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±2.4 points) | 4.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.0% (±5.4 points) | 26.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±7.3 points) | 38.8% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.3% (±5.6 points) | 30.2% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Welby, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Adams County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Welby
| Welby | Adams County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.2% (±3.3 points) | 15.2% (±0.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±2.2 points) | 97.0% (±0.4 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% (±4.9 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Welby, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Adams County (92.9%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Welby
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welby | — | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Sherrelwood | 2.0 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Twin Lakes | 2.4 mi | 29.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Derby | 2.6 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Federal Heights | 3.1 mi | 32.2 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Shaw Heights | 4.1 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Berkley | 4.1 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Northglenn | 5.0 mi | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Thornton | 5.7 mi | 30.4 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Federal Heights, CO (32.2 minutes), Thornton, CO (30.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Thornton | 30.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 6 (tie) | Commerce City | 29.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Twin Lakes | 29.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 | Sherrelwood | 29.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 9 | Shaw Heights | 28.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 10 | Northglenn | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 11 | Welby | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Berkley | 27.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 13 | Westminster | 27.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 14 | Derby | 25.7 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 10 of 14 places in Adams County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Welby is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Welby
How long is the average commute in Welby?
Workers who live in Welby, CO take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Welby without a car?
3.7% of households in Welby have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Welby?
10.2% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Welby worked from home, and 90.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Welby CDP, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Welby CDP, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Welby CDP, Colorado
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Welby CDP, Colorado (place:83120, in state:08).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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