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Carmichael, CA
 

Carmichael is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is a suburb in the Greater Sacramento metropolitan area. The population was 79,793 at the 2020 census.

Carmichael is located at 38°38′22″N 121°19′17″W (38.639431, -121.321348). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has an area of 13.8 square miles (36 km2), of which 13.5 square miles (35 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (1.92%) is water.

Daniel W. Carmichael (born 1867) came to California in 1885. In 1909, he developed Carmichael Colony No. I, 2,000 acres (8 km2) of what was once part of the Rancho San Juan Mexican land grant. He later bought another 1,000 acres (4 km2), 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.

At the 2010 census, Carmichael had a population of 61,762. The population density was 4,477.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,728.9/km2). 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%).

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.

Carmichael emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by Carmichael’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Orangetheory Gym, California Family Fitness Carmichael - Fresha, and Jazzercise. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Carmichael, such as the Ancil Hoffman Golf Course and the Jensen Botanical Garden. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Carmichael, CA are Carmichael Recreation and Park District, Jensen Botanical Garden, Carmichael Park, and Ancil Hoffman Golf House. 

Population: 78,070 (2023). Zip code: 95608. Area codes: 916, 279. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Area: 13.8 square miles (36 km2).

FAQs

Is Carmichael, CA a nice place to live?

Living in Carmichael offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Carmichael, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Carmichael and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Carmichael are highly rated.

Is Carmichael, CA expensive?

Carmichael, California's cost of living is 20% higher than the national average. Carmichael's housing expenses are 56% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 6% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 24% higher than the national average.

Who founded Carmichael, CA?

Carmichael, an unincorporated community in Sacramento County, California, was founded in 1909 by Daniel W. Carmichael as an agricultural colony when he purchased a portion of the Rancho San Juan and Del Paso Rancho Mexican land grants and divided them into 10-acre parcels. It remained largely agricultural through World War II, after which it experienced a building boom and became urbanized. It is largely an urban/suburban residential area and the U.S. Census Bureau reported that at the time of the 2010 census, it covered approximately 14 square miles with a population of 61,762.

Sources

Sacramento County

Wikipedia

Carmichael’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Orangetheory Gym

California Family Fitness Carmichael - Fresha 

Jazzercise

Ancil Hoffman Golf Course

Jensen Botanical Garden

Carmichael Recreation and Park District

Carmichael Park

Niche

Payscale

Oac.cdlib.org

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