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Dove Creek

County:
Dolores County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.572
State:
Colorado

Dove Creek is a town located in Dolores County, Colorado. Dove Creek has a 2026 population of 676. It is also the county seat of Dolores County. Dove Creek is currently growing at a rate of 1.05% annually and its population has increased by 6.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 637 in 2020.

The median household income in Dove Creek is $62,831 with a poverty rate of 35.02%. The median age in Dove Creek is 38.1 years: 29.8 years for males, and 42.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 134.2 males.

676
Total Population
1,181
Density (mi²)
7 1.05%
Growth

Dove Creek Population

Dove Creek Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202667671.05%
202566960.9%
2024663-27-3.91%
2023690202.99%
2022670233.55%
2021647101.57%
202063710.16%
2019700-14-1.96%
2018714-9-1.24%
2017723-2-0.28%
2016725284.02%
201569720.29%
2014695-20-2.8%
2013715101.42%
2012705-12-1.67%
2011717-18-2.45%
201072620.28%

Median Age

Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 29.8 years

Dove Creek Adults

There are 502 adults, (83 of whom are seniors) in Dove Creek.

Sex Ratio

Female: 278 (42.7%)
Male: 373 (57.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Dove Creek includes 74.96% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White48874.96%
Two or more races16325.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races9614.75%
White172.61%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White47172.35%
Two or more races6710.29%

Dove Creek Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Dove Creek 's average per capita income is $62,683. Household income levels show a median of $62,831. The poverty rate stands at 35.02%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$64,449-
Households$62,831$76,725
Families$34,400$54,454
Non Families-$144,584

$62,683

Average Income

$62,831

Median Household Income

35.02%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)