Parachute, Colorado
Parachute: town in Colorado, USA
About
Parachute is a town located in the county of Garfield in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,085. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,114 inhabitants.
The town was created 118 years ago in 1908.
Quick Facts about Parachute
| Population | 1,114 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Garfield County |
| Postal code | 81635, 81636 |
| Phone Area Codes | 970 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.4519,-108.0529 |
| Altitude | 5,092 feet / 1552 meters |
| Establishment | April 01, 1908 (118 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:00:04 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 2.6% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 48℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Parachute is located at 39°27'7"N 108°3'10"W (39.4519200, -108.0528500).
Parachute map
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Parachute
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Parachute increased by 2.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,290 | - | census |
| 2010 | 1,085 | -18.89% | census |
| 2011 | 1,070 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,085 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,085 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,085 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,093 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,108 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,109 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,112 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,116 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,114 | -0.18% | estimation process |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Parachute, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GJT | Grand Junction | 339 South 1st Street | RAIL |
| GSC | Glenwood Springs | 413 7th Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Parachute.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Parachu Post Office | Parachute (CO) | 81635 |
| De Bequ Post Office | De Beque (CO) | 81630 |
| Collbran Post Office | Collbran (CO) | 81624 |
| Rifl Post Office | Rifle (CO) | 81650 |
| Rifle Annex Post Office | Rifle (CO) | 81650 |
Other cities in Garfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Garfield County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs | 10,222 | City in Colorado |
| Rifle | 9,775 | City in Colorado |
| Carbondale | 6,729 | Town of the United States |
| New Castle | 4,962 | Colorado |
| Battlement Mesa | 4,471 | Census-designated place in Garfield County, Colorado |
| Silt | 3,109 | Human settlement in Garfield County, Colorado, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Parachute distances to largest Colorado cities