Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dove Creek, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

651

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.4%471

Hispanic/Latino

17.4%113

Two or More

10.3%67

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

16.6%77

High School Diploma

15.6%72

Some College (1+ yr)

20.5%95

Associate's Degree

24.2%112

Bachelor's Degree

14.5%67

HS or Higher

91.4%

BA or Higher

14.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$149,600

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

45.5%145

Renter-Occupied

54.5%174

Total Units

375

Homeownership

45.5%

Vacancy Rate

14.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.3%15

$50K–$100K

6.2%9

$100K–$150K

33.8%49

$150K–$200K

23.4%34

$200K–$300K

17.2%25

$300K–$500K

9%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

12.5%47

1990–1999

13.6%51

1980–1989

16.5%62

1970–1979

15.7%59

1950–1959

13.1%49

1940–1949

17.6%66

1939 or earlier

10.9%41

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69%220

Electricity

27.6%88

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,831

Mean Household Incomei

$76,725

Per Capita Incomei

$35,898

Poverty Ratei

35%

Unemploymenti

10.3%

Labor Forcei

330

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.7%34

$10K–$15K

4.1%13

$25K–$30K

16.9%54

$30K–$35K

7.8%25

$40K–$45K

9.1%29

$60K–$75K

15.4%49

$75K–$100K

6%19

$100K–$125K

12.5%40

$150K–$200K

2.8%9

$200K+

14.7%47

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

296

Avg. Commutei

17.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

296

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

122(24.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.6%Insured

10.4%Uninsured