Dove Creek
Town in Dolores County, Colorado

Dove Creek is a town in Dolores County, Colorado, with 635 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,844 ft (2,086 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lewis, 22.8 miles SE.
- 635residents (2020 Census)
- 6,844 ftelevation · 2,086 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 1,109 / sq mipopulation density
- 81320ZIP code
About Dove Creek
Dove Creek is the statutory town that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Dolores County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 635 at the 2020 United States census. The community takes its name from the nearby Dove Creek. Dove Creek is the self-proclaimed pinto bean capital of the world.
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Living in Dove Creek
- Median household income
- $62,831
- Median home value
- $149,600
- Median age
- 38.1
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Dove Creek had 635 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 635 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,109 per sq mi (428 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dove Creek at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Dolores County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 635 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.57 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,844 ft (2,086 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7668° N, 108.9072° W |
| ZIP code | 81320 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0821265 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dove Creek
- Lewis22.8 mi SE
- Monticello, UT24.5 mi W
- Dolores30.1 mi SE
- Cortez34.0 mi SE
- Naturita36.3 mi NE
- White Mesa, UT37.0 mi SW
- Redvale39.1 mi NE
- Towaoc39.6 mi S
- Nucla39.7 mi NE
- Aneth, UT40.4 mi S
- Montezuma Creek, UT41.4 mi SW
- La Sal, UT41.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Dove Creek
What county is Dove Creek in?
Dove Creek is in Dolores County, Colorado.
What is the population of Dove Creek, CO?
635 people lived in Dove Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dove Creek, CO?
The ZIP code of Dove Creek is 81320.
What is the elevation of Dove Creek?
6,844 feet (2,086 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dove Creek?
Lewis (22.8 mi), Monticello (24.5 mi), Dolores (30.1 mi), Cortez (34.0 mi), Naturita (36.3 mi).
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