Dove Valley, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dove Valley, Colorado
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A view of Dove Valley looking southeast from Potomac Street near the courthouse.
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Location of the Dove Valley CDP in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
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 Dove Valley, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Arapahoe County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.578 sq mi (9.267 km2) |
| • Land | 3.578 sq mi (9.267 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,764 ft (1,757 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,640 |
| • Density | 1,576.3/sq mi (608.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80112
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature | Dove Valley CDP |
Dove Valley is a special kind of community in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county.
It's also known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is a special area the government defines just for counting people during a census. Dove Valley is part of the larger Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 5,640 people lived there. The area uses the ZIP code 80112.
Where is Dove Valley?
Dove Valley is located in Colorado. It covers an area of about 9.267 square kilometers (about 3.58 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Dove Valley?
Every ten years, the United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different places. This count is called a census. The first time Dove Valley was counted as a special area was for the 2010 census.
Here's how the population has changed:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 5,243 | — |
| 2020 | 5,640 | +7.6% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
What Happens in Dove Valley?
The economy of a place is about how people make money and what businesses are there. Dove Valley is home to some important places and companies.
It's where the Denver Broncos football team has its main office and training camp. This is where the players practice and get ready for games!
Centennial Airport is also located in Dove Valley. This is a busy airport for private and business flights.
Two companies that work with airplanes, Air Methods and Key Lime Air, have their main offices here. Air Methods used to be right at the airport, but they moved their main office to a nearby town in 2017.
If you like tennis, the Randy Ross Tennis Center is also found right in the middle of Dove Valley.
See also
In Spanish: Dove Valley para niños
