Parachute, CO Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Parachute?
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There are 1,555 residents in Parachute, with a median age of 25.7. Of this, 59.04% are males and 40.96% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.21% of the resident pool in Parachute, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.25%. Additionally, 1.54% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,264 people in Parachute currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 1,264 people in Parachute currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,555 | -3.2% |
| Male Population | 918 | -3.6% |
| Female Population | 637 | -2.8% |
Male population 59.04%
Female population 40.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 25.7 | -9.8% |
| Citizen US Born | 1,496 | -1.3% |
| Citizen not US Born | 35 | 20.7% |
| Not Citizen | 24 | -61.3% |
Citizen US Born 96.21%
Citizen not US Born 2.25%
Not Citizen 1.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 139 | -9.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 118 | -9.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 25 | 19.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,264 | -2.4% |
Moved from Same County 8.99%
Moved from Same State 7.63%
Moved from Different State 1.62%
Same House as Last Year 81.76%
What are the employment statistics in Parachute?
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White-collar workers make up 53.53% of the working population in Parachute, while blue-collar employees account for 46.47%. There are also 141 entrepreneurs in Parachute (20.74% of the workforce); 452 workers employed in private companies (66.47%); and 69 people working in governmental institutions (10.15%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 364 | -5.2% |
| Blue Collar | 316 | 1.6% |
White Collar 53.53%
Blue Collar 46.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 141 | -2.8% |
| Private Companies | 452 | -2.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 69 | -4.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 18 | 20.0% |
Self Employees 20.74%
Private Companies 66.47%
Governmental Workers 10.15%
Not for Profit Companies 2.65%
How many households are there in Parachute?
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There are a total of 524 households in Parachute, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 74.24% of these Parachute households, while non-family units account for the remaining 25.76%. Additionally, 44.66% of households have children and 55.34% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 524 | -1.3% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -2.3% |
| Family Households | 389 | -2.3% |
| Non-family Households | 135 | 1.5% |
Family Households 74.24%
Non-family Households 25.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 234 | -4.9% |
| Households without Children | 290 | 1.8% |
Households with Children 44.66%
Households without Children 55.34%
What are the median and average incomes in Parachute?
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The average annual household income in Parachute is $62,451, while the median household income sits at $55,089 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $62,451 | 7.2% |
| Median Household Income | $55,089 | 6.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 356 | -1.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,176 | -3.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Parachute?
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There are 580 housing units in Parachute, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1989. Of the 524 occupied housing units in Parachute, 49.05% are owner-occupied, while 50.95% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.49% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $260,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,057 per month in Parachute.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.49% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $260,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,057 per month in Parachute.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 580 | -5.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 36 | -20.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 30 | 20.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4 | 33.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14 | 55.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12 | -58.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 226 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 83 | -3.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 161 | -10.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 14 | 0.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 524 | -1.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 257 | -0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 267 | -1.8% |
Owner Occupied 49.05%
Renter Occupied 50.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 194 | -4.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 63 | 10.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $260,300 | 17.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $0 | N/A |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,057 | 3.9% |
With Mortgage 75.49%
Without Mortgage 24.51%
What is the level of education in Parachute?
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Approximately 55.23% of the population in Parachute holds a high school degree (that's 597 residents), while 28.95% have attained a college certificate (376 locals) and 5% have a bachelor's degree (54 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 16 | -69.8% |
| Some High School | 597 | 14.8% |
| Some College | 376 | -5.5% |
| Associate Degree | 91 | -18.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 54 | -8.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | -28.6% |
No High School 1.48%
Some High School 55.23%
Some College 28.95%
Associate Degree 8.42%
Bachelor's Degree 5%
Graduate Degree 0.93%
What is the marital status of Parachute residents?
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A total of 515 people in Parachute have never been married (which represents 42.04% of the total population), while 536 of them are wedded (43.76%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 14 (1.14%) and 153 (12.49%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 515 | 10.3% |
| Married | 536 | -11.0% |
| Separated | 14 | -22.2% |
| Widowed | 21 | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 153 | 3.4% |
Never Married 42.04%
Married 43.76%
Separated 1.14%
Widowed 1.71%
Divorced 12.49%
What are the most common means of transportation in Parachute?
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The top three means of transportation people in Parachute use to get to work are: car, walking and ferryboat. A total of 535 residents commute by car, 29 prefer going to work by walking and 2 by ferryboat.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 535 | -1.1% |
| Ferryboat | 2 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 29 | -3.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Parachute by zipcode?
topMethodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.