Dove Creek is a town located in Dolores County Colorado. Dove Creek has a 2024 population of 700. It is also the county seat of Dolores County. Dove Creek is currently growing at a rate of 2.34% annually and its population has increased by 10.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 634 in 2020.
The average household income in Dove Creek is $97,805 with a poverty rate of 16.26%. The median age in Dove Creek is 44 years: 44.1 years for males, and 44 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dove Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 748 | 96.52% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 3.48% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 303 | 2.56 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Married | 164 | 2.51 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Non Family | 67 | 0 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Female | 49 | 3.14 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 23 | 6.22 | 100 | 0 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
71.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 31 | 5.47% |
| Associates Degree | 96 | 16.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 7.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 50 | 8.82% |
| High School Graduate | 213 | 37.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 136 | 23.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 488 | 457 | 83 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 52 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,524 | $40,444 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,417 | $46,435 | $31,250 |
| Some College | $64,250 | $127,614 | $32,083 |
$45,417
Average Earnings
$46,435
Average Male
$31,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.8% of Dove Creek residents speak only English, while 5.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 621 | 113 | 18.2% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 13 | 10.24% |
16.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.86%
Male Poverty Rate
25.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dove Creek is White, with 18.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dove Creek is Hispanic, with 10.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.29% |
| High School | 16.9% |
| Some College | 12.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 21.35% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,136 | $98,348 |
| Households | $70,855 | $97,805 |
| Married Families | $104,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $95,891 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.6%
Male Marriage Rate
59.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
114
Number of Veterans
105
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 10 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 15.45% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.42%
Born in Dove Creek
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Dove Creek residents were born in the United States, with 41.42% having been born in Colorado. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 783 | 16 | 2.09% |
| 2028 | 767 | 17 | 2.27% |
| 2027 | 750 | 17 | 2.32% |
| 2026 | 733 | 16 | 2.23% |
| 2025 | 717 | 17 | 2.43% |
| 2024 | 700 | 16 | 2.34% |
| 2023 | 684 | 16 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 668 | 23 | 3.57% |
| 2021 | 645 | 11 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 634 | -66 | -9.43% |
| 2019 | 700 | -14 | -1.96% |
| 2018 | 714 | -9 | -1.24% |
| 2017 | 723 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 725 | 28 | 4.02% |
| 2015 | 697 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 695 | -20 | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 715 | 10 | 1.42% |
| 2012 | 705 | -12 | -1.67% |
| 2011 | 717 | -9 | -1.24% |
| 2010 | 726 | 0 | 0% |