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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Parachute

Colorado · 1,006 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 $31,208. Population has grown 48% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $88,800. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,006
+48%since 1990
from 682 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
29.3
−13%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5908671K1K2K1990201020202024Parachute
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 59.5%(96)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 910.1%(102)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.8%(99)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.5%(75)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.4%(64)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416.3%(164)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416%(161)
US avg: 16%
45 to 549.5%(96)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 645.9%(59)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.1%(51)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.4%(34)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.5%(5)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,208
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,114
+30%since 1990
from $10,866 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.4%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
37.5%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 33.1% in 1990
62.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(653)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(19)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(752)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(199)
Asian0.4%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.9%(155)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(5)
Chinese0.3%(4)
Korean0.2%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German20.3%(288)
Irish16.7%(238)
English6.1%(87)
Italian4.9%(70)
American2%(28)
Norwegian2%(28)
Hungarian1.8%(26)
Scottish1.8%(26)
Slovak1.8%(25)
Russian1.2%(17)
Danish1.1%(15)
Dutch1.1%(15)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.8%(12)
French0.6%(9)
Austrian0.3%(4)
Czech0.1%(2)
Polish0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.5%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+21%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.7%(102)
Married51.2%(176)
Widowed2.9%(10)
Divorced16.3%(56)
Women 15+
Never married17.6%(59)
Married57.1%(192)
Widowed10.7%(36)
Divorced14.6%(49)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parachute, Colorado?

Parachute, Colorado has about 1,006 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Parachute, Colorado?

The typical household in Parachute, Colorado earns about $31,208 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 $88,800, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Parachute, Colorado?

About 12.7% 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 12.4% of people in Parachute, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parachute, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Parachute, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 324 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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