Parachute is a town located in Garfield County Colorado. Parachute has a 2024 population of 1,354. Parachute is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -3.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,396 in 2020.
The average household income in Parachute is $62,451 with a poverty rate of 23.1%. The median age in Parachute is 25.7 years: 21.7 years for males, and 31.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parachute was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,334 | 85.79% |
| Two or more races | 67 | 4.31% |
| Native American | 59 | 3.79% |
| Other race | 45 | 2.89% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 2.38% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.84% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 524 | 2.92 | 49 | 51 |
| Married | 262 | 2.7 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Non Family | 135 | 1.55 | 57 | 43 |
| Female | 98 | 5.26 | 11.2 | 88.8 |
| Male | 29 | 3.34 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
49.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 6.19% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 11.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50 | 6.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 1.26% |
| High School Graduate | 299 | 37.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 0.88% |
| Some College | 286 | 36.16% |
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 | 646 | 607 | 51 |
| Hispanic | 72 | 55 | 5 |
| Other Race | 34 | 28 | 0 |
| Native American | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 15 | 3 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,625 | $40,313 | $31,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,083 | $58,646 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,125 | $46,635 | $25,109 |
| Some College | $26,957 | $55,313 | $23,603 |
$33,125
Average Earnings
$46,635
Average Male
$25,109
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.97% of Parachute residents speak only English, while 8.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,217 | 245 | 20.13% |
| Hispanic | 189 | 74 | 39.15% |
| Native | 59 | 34 | 57.63% |
| Other | 45 | 11 | 24.44% |
23.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.23%
Male Poverty Rate
25.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parachute is Native, with 57.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parachute is White, with 20.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.67% |
| Some College | 6.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.83% |
| Female Employed | 13.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.95% |
| Male Employed | 8.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,205 | $66,389 |
| Households | $55,089 | $62,451 |
| Married Families | $75,227 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,474 | $46,189 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
36
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 3.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
19.3%
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
47.78%
Born in Parachute
97.88%
Native Born
2.12%
Foreign Born
1.54%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
97.88% of Parachute residents were born in the United States, with 47.78% having been born in Colorado. 1.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,303 | -10 | -0.76% |
| 2028 | 1,313 | -10 | -0.76% |
| 2027 | 1,323 | -11 | -0.82% |
| 2026 | 1,334 | -10 | -0.74% |
| 2025 | 1,344 | -10 | -0.74% |
| 2024 | 1,354 | -11 | -0.81% |
| 2023 | 1,365 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 1,367 | -18 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 1,385 | -11 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 1,396 | 276 | 24.64% |
| 2019 | 1,120 | 5 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 1,115 | 6 | 0.54% |
| 2017 | 1,109 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 1,112 | 17 | 1.55% |
| 2015 | 1,095 | 8 | 0.74% |
| 2014 | 1,087 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 1,088 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 1,086 | 15 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 1,071 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 1,074 | 0 | 0% |