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Dove Creek

Colorado · 698 residents · 0.572 sq mi
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Dove Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,300. Households here earn about 42% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

698
+12%since 1990
from 623 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,220 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,089 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+16%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6086536997457901990201020202024Dove Creek
2024651
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,438 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,015
+39%since 1990
from $9,382 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$408
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
75.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
24.9% rent
1.9
−11%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(607)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(10)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score10%(62)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(649)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.6%(67)
10
−4%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.6%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−43%since 1990
from 29.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dove Creek, Colorado?

Dove Creek, Colorado has about 698 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dove Creek, Colorado earns about $27,500 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 $52,300, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Dove Creek, Colorado?

About 10.4% 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 12.3% 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 75 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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