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 116 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% |
| Altitude : | 5,092 feet / 1552 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1908 (116 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:53:49 (26th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | 2.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Parachute is located at 39°27'7"N 108°3'10"W (39.4519200, -108.0528500).
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Official website of Parachute
Demographics
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 |
Parachute zip code is 81635.
County name: Garfield, County
fips: 08045
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Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Parachute, CO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GJT | Grand Junction | 339 South 1st Street | RAIL |
| GSC | Glenwood Springs | 413 7th Street | RAIL |
Post offices near 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
