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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Parachute

Colorado · 682 residents · 2.281 sq mi
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Parachute has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,083. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 324 residents. Median home value is $43,800. Households here earn about 27% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

682
−32%vs 2000
vs 1,006 in 2000
1990 – 2025
299 / sq mi
−32%vs 2000
vs 441 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.6
+15%vs 2000
vs 29.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5908671K1K2K1990201020202024Parachute
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,083
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,208 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,866
−23%vs 2000
vs $14,114 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,800
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $88,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$300
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $577 in 2000
US average: $450
33.1%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 37.5% in 2000
66.9% rent
2.0
−30%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(752)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(199)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.4%(437)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(653)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(29)
Diversity Score16.2%(111)
16
−63%vs 2000
vs 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.5%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
−17%vs 2000
vs 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Parachute, Colorado?

Parachute, Colorado has about 682 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Parachute, Colorado?

The typical household in Parachute, Colorado earns about $22,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parachute, Colorado expensive?

In Parachute, Colorado, the median home is worth about $43,800, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Parachute, Colorado?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Parachute, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parachute, Colorado?

About 13.9% of people in Parachute, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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