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Dove Creek

Colorado · 635 residents · 0.572 sq mi
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Dove Creek has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,171. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,000. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

635
−9%since 2000
from 698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,110 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
48.0
+23%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
6086536997457901990201020202024Dove Creek
2024651
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,171
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$33,373
+156%since 2000
from $13,015 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
7.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$98,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$285
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
77.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
22.9% rent
1.6
−18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(552)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.7%(119)
19
+95%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.1%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
5.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−12%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
67.6%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
54.6%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
12.7%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

66.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
33.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
4.1%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dove Creek, Colorado?

Dove Creek, Colorado has about 635 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dove Creek, Colorado earns about $63,171 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 $98,000, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Dove Creek, Colorado?

About 29.1% 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 7.5% 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 12 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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