Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Parachute, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,422

Median Agei

26.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.5%1,088

Hispanic/Latino

18.8%267

Two or More

3.2%46

Asian

0.8%12

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%5

Other

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.3%68

High School Diploma

29.2%213

Some College (<1 yr)

13.7%100

Some College (1+ yr)

24.1%176

Associate's Degree

4.8%35

Bachelor's Degree

10.2%74

Master's Degree

0.5%4

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

10.7%

Graduate+

0.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$271,400

Median Renti

$1,073

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.7%262

Renter-Occupied

49.3%255

Total Units

548

Homeownership

50.7%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.9%26

$150K–$200K

4.6%12

$200K–$300K

53.8%141

$300K–$500K

24.8%65

$500K–$1M

5.7%15

$1M+

1.1%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.2%23

2000–2009

29.7%163

1990–1999

19.2%105

1980–1989

35%192

1970–1979

0.9%5

1960–1969

4.7%26

1950–1959

0.7%4

1939 or earlier

5.5%30

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.8%402

Electricity

19.5%101

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%9

Other

1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,778

Mean Household Incomei

$75,423

Per Capita Incomei

$27,075

Poverty Ratei

27.4%

Unemploymenti

18.7%

Labor Forcei

727

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%13

$10K–$15K

8.1%42

$15K–$20K

5%26

$20K–$25K

9.1%47

$25K–$30K

2.7%14

$30K–$35K

7.4%38

$35K–$40K

3.7%19

$40K–$45K

1.5%8

$45K–$50K

4.4%23

$50K–$60K

9.7%50

$60K–$75K

5%26

$75K–$100K

11.2%58

$100K–$125K

15.5%80

$125K–$150K

3.5%18

$150K–$200K

7%36

$200K+

3.7%19

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

100

Avg. Tenant Renti

$443/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers58 homes83% occupied$443/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,778/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

81%

Very low income$18K–$29K/yr

17%

Low income$29K–$47K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

19% of subsidized households are minority

32% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

533.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

China

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

562

Avg. Commutei

36.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

591

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

50(5.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.3%Insured

6.7%Uninsured