Carmichael, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carmichael
Census designated place
Country	United States
State	California
County	Sacramento
Area
• Total	15.57 sq mi (40.32 km2)
• Land	15.33 sq mi (39.71 km2)
• Water	0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2)  1.92%
Elevation	125 ft (38 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	79,793
• Density	5,203.67/sq mi (2,009.17/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)	PDT
ZIP codes	95608
Area code	916, 279
FIPS code	06-11390
GNIS feature ID	277484

Carmichael is a community in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is a suburb located near the larger city of Sacramento. Carmichael is not an official city, but a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population data. In 2020, about 79,793 people lived there.

Where is Carmichael?

Carmichael is located in California, specifically in Sacramento County. It covers an area of about 13.8 square miles (35.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

Carmichael's History

Casa de los Gobernadores was originally built in 1975 as the Governor of California's official residence.

Carmichael was founded by Daniel W. Carmichael. He moved to California in 1885. In 1909, he started "Carmichael Colony No. I." This was a large area of land, about 2,000 acres, that used to be part of a Mexican land grant called Rancho San Juan.

Later, he bought another 1,000 acres. This land was part of another Mexican land grant called Rancho Del Paso. He named this new area "Carmichael Colony No. 2." It was next to the first colony.

The Casa de los Gobernadores was built in 1974. It was meant to be the official home for the Governor of California. However, no governor ever lived there. It was sold to private owners in 1983.

Who Lives in Carmichael?

In 2010, Carmichael had a population of 61,762 people. Most residents were White (80.6%). Other groups included African American (5.8%), Asian (4.3%), and Native American (0.9%). About 11.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Carmichael in 2010 was about 42.4 years old. About 21% of the population was under 18 years old. Many people lived in families, and many homes were owned by the people living in them.

Schools in Carmichael

Carmichael is part of the San Juan Unified School District. This district serves many students in the area.

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)
• Mary A. Deterding Elementary
• Mission Avenue Elementary
• Thomas Kelly Elementary
• Sacramento Adventist Academy (K-12)
• Starr King K-8
• Victory Christian School (K-12)

Middle Schools

• El Rancho Elementary School (K-8)
• John Barrett Middle School
• Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School (K-8)
• St. John the Evangelist Catholic School (K-8)
• Starr King Middle School (K-8)
• Victory Christian School (K-12)
• Winston Churchill Middle School

High Schools

• Del Campo High School
• Sacramento Adventist Academy
• Victory Christian High School

Some students also attend other high schools nearby in the San Juan Unified School District, such as:

• Bella Vista High School
• Casa Roble High School
• El Camino Fundamental High School
• Encina High School
• Jesuit High School
• Mesa Verde High School
• Mira Loma High School
• San Juan High School
• Rio Americano High School

Fun Places to Visit

Carmichael has several parks and interesting spots for people to enjoy.

Carmichael Park

Carmichael Park is a large park, about 38 acres. It has many things to do, like:

• Five baseball fields
• Six tennis courts
• A nine-hole disc golf course

You can also find the Community Clubhouse and the Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion for the Performing Arts here. A farmers market is held at the park every Sunday.

Jensen Botanical Gardens

The Jensen Botanical Gardens are a beautiful place to see many different plants. You can find camellias, dogwoods, azaleas, and rhododendrons.

Chautauqua Playhouse

The Chautauqua Playhouse is a theater located in the La Sierra Community Center. It has been there since 1985. This theater shows comedies, dramas, and musicals. They also have special shows for children on Saturdays.

Ancil Hoffman Park

Ancil Hoffman Park is a big park within the American River Parkway. It covers about 396 acres. This park is home to the Effie Yeaw Nature Center, where you can learn about nature. The park has many oak trees and is next to the American River. You might see wild turkeys, deer, coyotes, and hawks here. There's also a golf course.

American River Parkway

The American River Parkway is a long parkway, about 32 miles (51 kilometers) long. It runs along the American River through Sacramento County. This parkway connects many smaller parks and places where you can launch boats.

American River Bike Trail

A part of the American River Bike Trail goes through Carmichael. This trail is popular for biking, walking, and running. Many people use it for exercise and fun.

Famous People from Carmichael

Many notable people have connections to Carmichael:

• Dusty Baker: A well-known baseball manager for the Houston Astros.
• Matt Barnes: A former NBA basketball player.
• Jessica Chastain: A famous actress and film producer.
• John Daly: A professional golfer who won major championships. He was born in Carmichael.
• Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla: Members of the popular Internet comedy duo, Smosh.
• Laura Ling and Lisa Ling: Sisters who are both journalists and television personalities.
• Debbie Meyer: An Olympic gold medalist in swimming.
• Brenda Song: An actress known for TV shows like The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
• Peja Stojaković: A former NBA basketball player for the Sacramento Kings.
• Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone: Heroes who received the Legion of Honour for stopping a terrorist attack on a train.

Nearby Areas

	North Highlands, Foothill Farms	Foothill Farms, Citrus Heights	Citrus Heights
	Arden-Arcade		Fair Oaks
		Carmichael
	Arden-Arcade, Rancho Cordova	Rancho Cordova	Rancho Cordova

See also

In Spanish: Carmichael (California) para niños