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Dove Creek

Colorado · 664 residents (2025 est.) · 0.572 sq mi
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Dove Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,831. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $149,600. The poverty rate of 35.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
651
−7%since 2000
from 698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,138 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
−2%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:664 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6086536997457901990201020202024Dove Creek
2024651
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,831
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,898
+176%since 2000
from $13,015 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.0%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+8%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
54.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.0%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+25%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(649)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(471)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(113)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(67)
Diversity Score54.5%(355)
Diversity Score
54
+468%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+3%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.3%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
24.3%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+37.3 ptssince 2017
from 58.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dove Creek, Colorado?

Dove Creek, Colorado has about 651 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dove Creek, Colorado?

The typical household in Dove Creek, Colorado earns about $62,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dove Creek, Colorado expensive?

In Dove Creek, Colorado, the median home is worth about $149,600.

How educated are people in Dove Creek, Colorado?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dove Creek, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dove Creek, Colorado?

About 35.0% of people in Dove Creek, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dove Creek, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Dove Creek, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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