Dove Creek, CO Demographics

A map of Dove Creek's Population by Race

Dove Creek, Colorado has an estimated population of 651, a slight increase from the 635 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.4% White, 17.4% Hispanic, 10.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dove Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dove Creek has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dove Creek, that probability was 23.7% in 2020 and 43.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dove Creek is ranked the 261st most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dove Creek was ranked the 263rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dove Creek's White Population

471 residents of Dove Creek, or 72.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dove Creek is higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Dove Creek ranks 94th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dove Creek's White population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. White residents' share of Dove Creek's population has decreased from 86.9% to 72.4%.

Dove Creek is more White than neighboring Dolores (59.3% White), and Cortez (62.1% White). Dove Creek is less White than neighboring Lewis (77.3% White), Monticello (80.5% White), and Naturita (98.1% White).

Dove Creek's Black Population

0 residents of Dove Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dove Creek is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Dove Creek ranks 340th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dove Creek's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Dove Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Dove Creek is less Black than neighboring Monticello (0.5% Black), Dolores (15.1% Black), and Cortez (0.1% Black).

Dove Creek's Asian Population

0 residents of Dove Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dove Creek is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Dove Creek ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dove Creek's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Dove Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Dove Creek is less Asian than neighboring Cortez (0.5% Asian).

Dove Creek's Hispanic Population

113 residents of Dove Creek, or 17.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dove Creek is lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Dove Creek ranks 341st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dove Creek's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 130.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Dove Creek's population has increased from 7.7% to 17.4%.

Dove Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Monticello (11.5% Hispanic), Dolores (1.2% Hispanic), and Naturita (1.5% Hispanic). Dove Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Lewis (18.1% Hispanic), and Cortez (19.7% Hispanic).

Dove Creek's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Dove Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dove Creek is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Dove Creek ranks 129th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dove Creek's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dove Creek's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Dove Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monticello (3.2% Native American/Other), Dolores (11.2% Native American/Other), and Cortez (9.8% Native American/Other).

Dove Creek's Multiracial Population

67 residents of Dove Creek, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dove Creek is higher than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Dove Creek ranks 257th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dove Creek's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 168.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Dove Creek's population has increased from 3.9% to 10.3%.

Dove Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Lewis (4.7% Multiracial), Monticello (4.2% Multiracial), Cortez (7.7% Multiracial), and Naturita (0.3% Multiracial). Dove Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Dolores (13.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.