Parachute, Colorado

Population Data for Parachute, CO:

Population – 5041
Male – 49.34 %
Female – 50.66 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 93.41 %
Hispanic – 9.68 %
African American – 0.46 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.85 %
Asian – 0.22 %

Geographic Data for Parachute, Colorado:

Population Density – 9.36 per sq. mi
Elevation – 5763 ft.
Time Zone – Mountain (GMT -7)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Parachute:

In Elementary School – 587 (51.00 %)
In High School – 259 (22.50 %)
In College – 140 (12.16 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 454 (13.60 %)
Associate’s Degree – 231 (6.92 %)
Some College, No Degree – 972 (29.11 %)
High School Graduate – 1,008 (30.19 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 139 (4.16 %)

Employment and Household Data for Parachute, CO:

Percentage of People Employed – 52.28 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.64 %
Unemployment Level – 4.81 %

Median Household Income – $37,058.00
Average Household Size – 2.44

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 33.61 %
2 Vehicles – 36.14 %
3 or more Vehicles – 15.99 %

Average Cost to Rent in Parachute - $578 per month