Carmichael, California


Carmichael is a census-designated place in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is an unincorporated suburb in the Greater Sacramento metropolitan area. The population was 79,793 at the 2020 census.
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Geography and geology

Carmichael is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has an area of, of which is land and is water.

History

Daniel W. Carmichael came to California in 1885. In 1909, he developed Carmichael Colony No. I, of what was once part of the Rancho San Juan Mexican land grant. He later bought another, previously part of the Rancho Del Paso Mexican land grant, that he called Carmichael Colony No. 2. It bordered the first colony to the east and Walnut Avenue to the west; the southern boundary was Arden Way with Sutter Avenue to the north.
Casa de los Gobernadores was built in 1974, to serve as the official residence of the Governor of California. However, the residence was never occupied and was sold to private citizens in 1983.

Demographics

Carmichael first appeared as an unincorporated community in the 1950 U.S. census; and as a census-designated place in the 1980 United States census.

2020

The 2020 United States census reported that Carmichael had a population of 79,793. The population density was. The racial makeup of Carmichael was 67.4% White, 5.4% African American, 0.9% Native American, 7.6% Asian, 0.5% Pacific Islander, 5.3% from other races, and 12.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.7% of the population.
The census reported that 98.0% of the population lived in households, 0.8% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 1.2% were institutionalized.
There were 32,230 households, out of which 27.4% included children under the age of 18, 43.1% were married-couple households, 7.2% were cohabiting couple households, 30.9% had a female householder with no partner present, and 18.8% had a male householder with no partner present. 29.6% of households were one person, and 14.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.43. There were 20,223 families.
The age distribution was 20.4% under the age of 18, 7.6% aged 18 to 24, 25.8% aged 25 to 44, 24.9% aged 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65years of age or older. The median age was 41.6years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males.
There were 33,564 housing units at an average density of, of which 32,230 were occupied. Of these, 54.3% were owner-occupied, and 45.7% were occupied by renters.
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $84,376, and the per capita income was $47,444. About 7.4% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line.

2010

At the 2010 census Carmichael had a population of 61,762. The population density was. The racial makeup of Carmichael was 49,776 White, 3,972 African American, 546 Native American, 2,653 Asian, 287 Pacific Islander, 2,035 from other races, and 3,493 from two or more races. There were 7.218 Hispanic or Latino people of any race.
The census reported that 60,790 people lived in households, 467 lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 505 were institutionalized.
There were 26,036 households, 7,431 had children under the age of 18 living in them, 11,016 were opposite-sex married couples living together, 3,630 had a female householder with no husband present, 1,417 had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,642 unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 229 same-sex married couples or partnerships. 8,080 households were one person and 3,363 had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.33. There were 16,063 families ; the average family size was 2.91.
The age distribution was 13,060 people under the age of 18, 5,370 people aged 18 to 24, 14,388 people aged 25 to 44, 18,054 people aged 45 to 64, and 10,890 people who were 65 or older. The median age was 42.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.
There were 28,165 housing units at an average density of 2,042.0 per square mile, of the occupied units 14,472 were owner-occupied and 11,564 were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.3%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.8%. 34,442 people lived in owner-occupied housing units and 26,348 people lived in rental housing units.

Government

In the California State Legislature, Carmichael is in the 6th Senate District, represented by Republican Roger W. Niello and in 6th Assembly District, represented by Kevin McCarty. https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/
In the United States House of Representatives, Carmichael is in California's 6th Congressional district, represented by Ami Bera. https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
Law enforcement services are provided by the North Division of the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

Education

Carmichael is served by one public school district, San Juan Unified.

Elementary schools

  • Albert Schweitzer Elementary
  • Cameron Ranch Elementary
  • Carmichael Elementary
  • Charles Peck Elementary
  • Coyle Avenue Elementary
  • Del Dayo Elementary
  • El Rancho Elementary School, K-8
  • Garfield Elementary
  • Mary A. Deterding Elementary
  • Mission Avenue Elementary
  • Thomas Kelly Elementary
  • Sacramento Adventist Academy, K-12
  • Starr King K-8
  • Victory Christian School, K-12

Junior high schools

High schools

La Sierra High School operated from 1957 to 1983, when it closed due to budget cuts, being selected among several schools in the district due to having the lowest attendance. The site was adapted as La Sierra Community Center in 1985.
Local high school students also attend other nearby schools in the San Juan Unified School District, such as:

Points of interest

Carmichael Park

Carmichael Park is a major park in the town. The park includes five ballfields, six tennis courts, and a nine-hole disc golf course. The Community Clubhouse, Veterans' Memorial Building, the Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion for the Performing Arts, and the Great Wall of Carmichael are all within the park. A year-round farmers market is held at the park every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., hosted by the nonprofit BeMoneySmartUSA.

Jensen Botanical Gardens

The Jensen Botanical Gardens are at 8520 Fair Oaks Boulevard. They exhibit a variety of flora including camellias, dogwoods, azaleas, and rhododendrons.

Chautauqua Playhouse

The Chautauqua Playhouse has been in the La Sierra Community Center since 1985. The 95-seat theater shows comedies, dramas, and musicals. It has a children's theater with performances held on Saturdays. Chautauqua Playhouse is at 5325 Engle Road.

Ancil Hoffman Park

Ancil Hoffman Park is a major park within the American River Parkway in Carmichael. It is a park. It features the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. The oak-canopied park is bordered on two sides by the American River. Reconstructed Maidu Indian homes are at the entrance to the nature center. The Ancil Hoffman Golf Course is also part of the park. Many species of animals can be seen, including wild turkey, deer, coyotes and hawks. One can access the park via Fair Oaks Blvd. by following the signs.

American River Parkway

The American River Parkway is a parkway that runs along the American River throughout Sacramento County. The parkway connects many smaller parks and numerous boat launching points. It can be accessed by various exits off Highway 50 in Sacramento County.

American River Bike Trail

A portion of the American River Bike Trail crosses Carmichael near the southern community boundary. The bike trail is used by bicycle commuters and for recreational walking, biking, and running.

Notable residents