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Dove Creek

Colorado · 735 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 $29,605. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,300. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

735
+5%since 2000
from 698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,285 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
38.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
6086536997457901990201020202024Dove Creek
2024651
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,605
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$17,384
+34%since 2000
from $13,015 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
29.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$91,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$552
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
33.3%
−41.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
24.9% rent
13.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
13.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
45.5%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.1
+62%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(672)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(18)
Diversity Score15%(110)
15
+57%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−17%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
93.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

21.2%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
9.0%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

61.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
38.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
15.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Dove Creek, Colorado?

Dove Creek, Colorado has about 735 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dove Creek, Colorado earns about $29,605 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 $91,300, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Dove Creek, Colorado?

About 5.7% 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 29.4% 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 112 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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