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About the Aspen to Parachute Region
In rural Colorado, the Aspen to Parachute region encompasses nearly 4,000 square miles of ranch land and mountains on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains. The area is noted not only for its stunning wilderness and popular resort towns, but also for its substantial socioeconomic, health and education disparities.
| POPULATION | Regional | Pitkin | Garfield | RFV Eagle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85,463 | 17,358 | 61,685 | 6,420 |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 28% | 1,892 | 19,564 | 2,352 |
| Total Households | 33,756 | 8,114 | 23,390 | 2,252 |
| Foreign Born | 11-15% | 10.7% | 14.3% | 15.1% |
| Not a U.S. Citizen | 36-62% | 36% | 62.7% | ND |
| POPULATION | Regional | Pitkin | Garfield | RFV Eagle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-sufficiency Standard (2 adults, 1 preschooler, 1 school age) | $116,064 | $96,234 | $118,088 | |
| Families Living Below the Self-sufficiency Standard | 17.7% | 31.2% | ND | |
| Without Health Care Coverage | 4-18% | 4.4% | 17.5% | ND |
| People in Poverty | 7-8% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 8% |
Self sufficiency standard determines the amount of income required for a working family with 2 children to meet basic needs at an adequate level.
Across the region, hardworking families face barriers to accessing the opportunities, education, childcare and resources they need for themselves and their families need to thrive.
Aspen Community Foundation inspires philanthropy and ignites community-led collaborative action to change that.
