Carmichael, California
Template:Short description Template:Use American English Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement Carmichael is a census-designated place (CDP) 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.
Geography and geology
Carmichael is located at Template:Coord (38.639431, -121.321348).<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref> According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has an area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (1.50%) is water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2020"/>
History

Daniel W. Carmichael (born 1867) came to California in 1885.<ref>Leigh Hadley Irvine, 1905, A history of the new California: its resources and people, Volume 2, The Lewis Publishing Company</ref> In 1909, he developed Carmichael Colony No. I, Template:Convert of what was once part of the Rancho San Juan Mexican land grant. He later bought another Template:Convert, 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;<ref name=1950CensusCA/> and as a census-designated place in the 1980 United States census.<ref name=1980CensusCA/>
2020
The 2020 United States census reported that Carmichael had a population of 79,793. The population density was Template:Convert. 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.<ref name=DP1>Template:Cite web</ref>
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.<ref name=DP1/>
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.<ref name=DP1/> There were 20,223 families (62.7% of all households).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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 65Template:Nbspyears of age or older. The median age was 41.6Template:Nbspyears. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males.<ref name=DP1/>
There were 33,564 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert, of which 32,230 (96.0%) were occupied. Of these, 54.3% were owner-occupied, and 45.7% were occupied by renters.<ref name=DP1/>
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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2010
At the 2010 census Carmichael had a population of 61,762. The population density was Template:Convert. The racial makeup of Carmichael was 49,776 (80.6%) White, 3,972 (5.8%) African American, 546 (0.9%) Native American, 2,653 (4.3%) Asian (0.9% Filipino, 0.9% Chinese, 0.6% Korean, 0.5% Japanese, 0.5% Indian, 0.3% Vietnamese, 0.6% Other), 287 (0.5%) Pacific Islander, 2,035 (3.3%) from other races, and 3,493 (5.7%) from two or more races. There were 7.218 Hispanic or Latino people of any race (11.7%).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The census reported that 60,790 people (98.4% of the population) lived in households, 467 (0.8%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 505 (0.8%) were institutionalized.
There were 26,036 households, 7,431 (28.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 11,016 (42.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 3,630 (13.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,417 (5.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,642 (6.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 229 (0.9%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 8,080 households (31.0%) were one person and 3,363 (12.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.33. There were 16,063 families (61.7% of households); the average family size was 2.91.
The age distribution was 13,060 people (21.1%) under the age of 18, 5,370 people (8.7%) aged 18 to 24, 14,388 people (23.3%) aged 25 to 44, 18,054 people (29.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 10,890 people (17.6%) 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 (55.6%) were owner-occupied and 11,564 (44.4%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.3%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.8%. 34,442 people (55.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 26,348 people (42.7%) 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/
In the United States House of Representatives, Carmichael is in California's 6th Congressional district, represented by Ami Bera.<ref>Template:Cite GovTrack</ref> https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
Law enforcement services are provided by the North Division of the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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<ref>Del Dayo Elementary, sanjuan.edu. Accessed December 21, 2022.</ref>
- El Rancho Elementary School, K-8<ref name="elr">El Rancho Elementary School website. Accessed December 21, 2022.</ref>
- Garfield Elementary (no longer exists, became the San Juan pupil enrollment office)
- Mary A. Deterding Elementary
- Mission Avenue Elementary
- Thomas Kelly Elementary
- Sacramento Adventist Academy, K-12 <ref name="sacaa.org">Sacramento Adventist Academy, sacaa.org. Accessed December 21, 2022.</ref>
- Starr King K-8
- Victory Christian School, K-12<ref name="Victory Christian School">Victory Christian School, victorycs.org. Accessed December 21, 2022.</ref>
Junior high schools
- El Rancho Elementary School, K-8<ref name="elr"/>
- John Barrett Middle School<ref>John Barrett Middle School, sanjuan.edu. Accessed December 21, 2022.</ref>
- Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School, K-8<ref>Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School, olaparish.net. Accessed 21 December 2022.</ref>
- St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, K-8<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- Starr King Middle School, K-8<ref>Starr King Middle School, sanjuan.edu. Accessed December 21, 2022.</ref>
- Victory Christian School, K-12<ref name="Victory Christian School"/>
- Winston Churchill Middle School<ref>Winston Churchill Middle School, sanjuan.edu. Accessed December 21, 2022.</ref>
High schools
- Del Campo High School<ref>Del Campo District High School, sanjuan.edu. Accessed December 21, 2022.</ref>
- Sacramento Adventist Academy <ref name="sacaa.org"/>
- Victory Christian High School<ref>Victory Christian High School, victorycs.org. Accessed December 21, 2022.</ref>
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.<ref>La Sierra Community Center, lasierraonline.com. Accessed December 21, 2022.</ref>
Local high school students also attend other nearby schools in the San Juan Unified School District,<ref>main high school index Template:Webarchive</ref> such as:
- Bella Vista High School in Fair Oaks<ref>Bella Vista District, sanjuan.edu. Accessed December 21, 2022.</ref>
- Casa Roble High School in Orangevale<ref>Casa Roble District, sanjuan.edu. Accessed December 21, 2022.</ref>
- El Camino Fundamental High School in Arden-Arcade<ref>El Camino District, sanjuan.edu. Accessed December 21, 2022.</ref>
- Encina High School in Arden-Arcade<ref>Encina District site, sanjuan.edu. Accessed December 21, 2022.</ref>
- Jesuit High School in Arden-Arcade
- Mesa Verde High School in Citrus Heights<ref>Mesa Verde District, sanjuan.edu. Accessed December 21, 2022.</ref>
- Mira Loma High School in Arden-Arcade<ref>Mira Loma District, sanjuan.edu. Accessed December 21, 2022.</ref>
- San Juan High School in Citrus Heights<ref>New San Juan District site, sanjuan.edu. Accessed December 21, 2022.</ref>
- Rio Americano High School in Arden-Arcade<ref>Rio Americano District, sanjuan.edu. Accessed December 21, 2022.</ref>
Points of interest
Carmichael Park
Carmichael Park is a major Template:Convert 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.<ref>Carmichael Park Template:Webarchive</ref> 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>BeMoneySmartUSA</ref>
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.[1] 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 (between Walnut Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard).
Ancil Hoffman Park
Ancil Hoffman Park is a major park within the American River Parkway in Carmichael. It is a Template:Convert park. It features the Effie Yeaw Nature Center.<ref>Effie Yeaw Nature Center</ref> 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 Template:Convert 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 people
- Dusty Baker, manager of the Houston Astros (graduated from Del Campo High School)
- Matt Barnes, former NBA small forward (graduated from Del Campo High School)
- Chris Bosio, MLB player for the Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners, coach for the Chicago Cubs
- Jane Brucker, actress
- Jessica Chastain, actress and film producer
- Wesley Chesbro, California State Assemblyman and former state senator from Arcata
- Bryan Clauson, racing driver
- John Daly, golfer, winner of 1991 PGA Championship and 1995 Open Championship (born in Carmichael)
- Milt Gantenbein, three-time NFL champion for the Green Bay Packers, born in New Albin, Iowa
- Andrew Gray, actor and model; plays role of Red Ranger in Power Rangers Megaforce
- Meghan Hays, communications executive and special assistant to the president<ref name=":03">Template:Cite web</ref>
- Ian Hecox, member of the Internet comedy duo Smosh
- Laura Ling,<ref name=ling>Template:Cite web</ref> journalist, political prisoner
- Lisa Ling,<ref name=ling/> television personality and host of National Geographic Channel's Explorer
- Debbie Meyer, Olympic swimming gold medalist (graduated from Rio Americano High School)
- Scott Miller (1960–2013),<ref name=bee>Template:Cite news</ref> guitarist and leader of bands Game Theory and The Loud Family
- Anthony Padilla, member of the Internet comedy duo Smosh
- Manny Parra, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher
- Cynthia Robinson, trumpeter and vocalist, Sly & The Family Stone
- Alek Skarlatos, Oregon Army National Guardsman, recipient of the Knights of the Legion of Honour
- Brenda Song, actress, TV series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and animated TV series Amphibia
- Marshall Sperbeck, head football coach, Sacramento State University (2007–2014)
- Peja Stojaković, NBA player for the Sacramento Kings.
- Spencer Stone, United States Air Force staff sergeant, recipient of the Knights of the Legion of Honour
Adjacent areas
See also
References
External links
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