Carmichael, CA Demographics

A map of Carmichael's Population by Race

Carmichael, California had a population of 79,793 in 2020. It was 63.8% White, 5.1% Black, 7.4% Asian, 14.7% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 7.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Carmichael, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Carmichael is the 112th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Carmichael's White Population

50,926 residents of Carmichael identify as White, or 63.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Carmichael considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Carmichael is ranked #698 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Carmichael is more White than neighboring Foothill Farms (48.7% White), North Highlands (44.8% White), Arden-Arcade (49.9% White), and La Riviera (50.7% White). Carmichael is less White than neighboring Citrus Heights (64.5% White).

Carmichael's Black Population

4,073 residents of Carmichael identify as Black, or 5.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Carmichael roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Carmichael is ranked #205 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Carmichael is more Black than neighboring Citrus Heights (3.6% Black). Carmichael is less Black than neighboring Foothill Farms (10.9% Black), North Highlands (10.1% Black), Arden-Arcade (9% Black), and La Riviera (9.8% Black).

Carmichael's Asian Population

5,910 residents of Carmichael identify as Asian, or 7.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Carmichael slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Carmichael is ranked #374 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Carmichael is more Asian than neighboring North Highlands (6.9% Asian), and Citrus Heights (4% Asian). Carmichael is less Asian than neighboring Foothill Farms (8.2% Asian), Arden-Arcade (11.7% Asian), and La Riviera (8.5% Asian).

Carmichael's Hispanic Population

11,716 residents of Carmichael identify as Hispanic, or 14.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Carmichael considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Carmichael is ranked #1046 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Carmichael is less Hispanic than neighboring Foothill Farms (23.2% Hispanic), North Highlands (29.2% Hispanic), Arden-Arcade (19.6% Hispanic), La Riviera (20.9% Hispanic), and Citrus Heights (19.6% Hispanic).

Carmichael's Native American/Other Population

1,282 residents of Carmichael identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Carmichael roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Carmichael is ranked #546 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Carmichael is less Native American/Other than neighboring Foothill Farms (2% Native American/Other), North Highlands (2.2% Native American/Other), Arden-Arcade (1.7% Native American/Other), and La Riviera (2.1% Native American/Other).

Carmichael's Multiracial Population

5,886 residents of Carmichael identify as Multiracial, or 7.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Carmichael roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Carmichael is ranked #195 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Carmichael is more Multiracial than neighboring Foothill Farms (6.9% Multiracial), North Highlands (6.8% Multiracial), and Citrus Heights (6.6% Multiracial). Carmichael is less Multiracial than neighboring Arden-Arcade (8.2% Multiracial), and La Riviera (7.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.