Carmichael is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sacramento County, California, United States. The population was 49,742 at the 2000 census. Image File history File links Sacramento_County_California_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Carmichael_Highlighted. ... For other uses, see Country (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see State (disambiguation). ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Sacramento County is a county of the U.S. state of California. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... PST is UTC-8 The Pacific Standard Time Zone (PST) is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting eight hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) resulting in UTC-8. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... PDT is UTC-7 The Pacific Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting eight hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Sacramento County is a county of the U.S. state of California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...

Geography and geology

Carmichael is located at 38°38′22″N, 121°19′17″W (38.639431, -121.321348)^GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 28.2 km² (10.9 mi²). 27.9 km² (10.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (1.01%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

There have been several subsurface releases of hazardous materials in Carmichael.^[1]

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 49,742 people, 20,631 households, and 13,224 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,784.9/km² (4,622.2/mi²). There were 21,383 housing units at an average density of 767.3/km² (1,987.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.61% White, 2.69% African American, 0.83% Native American, 3.58% Asian, 0.27% Pacific Islander, 2.09% from other races, and 3.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.99% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 20,631 households out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.90. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the CDP the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $47,041, and the median income for a family was $59,002. Males had a median income of $40,435 versus $32,265 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $26,811. About 6.4% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Carmichael Schools

Elementary Schools

• Cameron Ranch Elementary
• Carmichael Elementary
• Charles Peck Elementary
• Coyle Ave. Elementary
• Del Dayo Elementary
• Garfield Elementary
• Mary A. Deterding Elementary
• Mission Ave. Elementary
• Thomas Kelly Elementary

Junior High Schools

• Barrett, John Middle School
• Churchill, Winston Middle School
• Our Lady of the Assumption
• Ralph Richardson School
• St. John the Evangelist
• Starr King Middle School

High Schools

• Jesuit High School

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Points of interest

Carmichael Park

Carmichael Park is a major 38 acre park in the town. The park includes 5 ballfields and 6 tennis courts. The Community Clubhouse, Veterans' Memorial Building, the Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion for the Performing Arts, and the Great Wall of Carmichael are all located within the park.^[2]

Jensen Botanical Gardens

The Jensen Botanical Gardens are located at 8520 Fair Oaks Boulevard. The gardens exhibit a variety of flora including camellias, dogwoods, azaleas, and rhododendrons. Species About 100–250 species, including: Camellia assimilis Camellia brevistyla Camellia caudata Camellia chekiangoleosa Camellia chrysantha – Golden Camellia Camellia connata Camellia crapnelliana Camellia cuspidata Camellia euphlebia Camellia euryoides Camellia forrestii Camellia fraterna Camellia furfuracea Camellia granthamiana Camellia grijsii Camellia hongkongensis - Hong Kong Camellia Camellia irrawadiensis Camellia japonica – Japanese Camellia Camellia... Subgenera Cornus Benthamidia Swida The Dogwoods comprise a group of 30-50 species of deciduous woody plants (shrubs and trees) in the family Cornaceae, divided into one to nine genera or subgenera (depending on botanical interpretation). ... Species see text Source: The Rhododendron page, and some research. ... Subgenera Azaleastrum Candidastrum Hymenanthes Mumeazalea Pentanthera (Azaleas) Rhododendron Therorhodion Tsutsusi (Azaleas) Vireya Source: RBG, Edinburgh Rhododendron (from the Greek: rhodos, rose, and dendron, tree) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. ...

Chautauqua Playhouse

The Chautauqua Playhouse has been located in the La Sierra Community Center since 1985.[1] The 95-seat theater shows comedies, dramas, and musicals. In addition, it has a children's theater with performances held on Saturdays. Chautauqua Playhouse is located at 5325 Engle Road (between Walnut Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard). This article is about the year. ...

Ancil Hoffman Park

Ancil Hoffman Park is a major park located within the American River Parkway in Carmichael, California. It is a 396 acre park. A major feature of the park is the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. The park has many ancient oaks and bordered on two sides by the American River. Reconstructed Maidu Indian homes are throughout the park. The Ancil Hoffman Golf Course is also part of the park. Many varieties of animals can be seen including; wild turkey, deer, and hawks. One can access the park by taking the Watt Avenue exit off of Highway 50.

American River Parkway

The American River Parkway is a 23 mile parkway that runs along the American River throughout Sacramento County, California. The parkway consists of many smaller parks and boat launching points. It can be accessed by various exits off of Highway 50 in Sacramento County.

Famous People

• Brenda Song from the TV series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
• Anthony Padilla & Ian Hecox (Smosh), who create popular videos on YouTube

Brenda Song (born March 27, 1988[1]) is an American actress. ... The Suite Life of Zack & Cody is an American childrens television series that airs on the Disney Channel. ... Smosh is a duo of college students, Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox, from Carmichael, California. ... YouTube is a popular video sharing website where users can upload, view and share video clips. ...

See also

• Mercy San Juan Medical Center

Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a major hospital located in Carmichael, California, an unincorporated suburb of Sacramento, California. ...

References

External links

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