Carmichael, CA Demographics

A map of Carmichael's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	47,975	50,926	62.3%	63.8%
Hispanic	11,900	11,716	15.5%	14.7%
Asian	5,986	5,910	7.8%	7.4%
Multiracial	5,678	5,886	7.4%	7.4%
Black	4,758	4,073	6.2%	5.1%
Native American/Other	651	1,282	0.8%	1.6%

Carmichael, California has an estimated population of 76,948, a decrease from the 79,793 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.3% White, 15.5% Hispanic, 7.8% Asian, 7.4% Multiracial, 6.2% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Carmichael, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Carmichael has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Carmichael, that probability was 55.7% in 2020 and 57.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Carmichael is ranked the 118th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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 was ranked the 112th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Carmichael's White Population

47,975 residents of Carmichael, or 62.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Carmichael is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Carmichael ranks 698th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carmichael's White population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Carmichael's population has decreased from 63.8% to 62.3%.

Carmichael is more White than neighboring Foothill Farms (49.2% White), North Highlands (42.6% White), Arden-Arcade (48.9% White), and La Riviera (53.2% White). Carmichael is less White than neighboring Citrus Heights (65.6% White).

Carmichael's Black Population

4,758 residents of Carmichael, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Carmichael is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Carmichael ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carmichael's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.8%. Black residents' share of Carmichael's population has increased from 5.1% to 6.2%.

Carmichael is more Black than neighboring Citrus Heights (3.5% Black). Carmichael is less Black than neighboring Foothill Farms (9.5% Black), North Highlands (7.9% Black), Arden-Arcade (7.8% Black), and La Riviera (7.6% Black).

Carmichael's Asian Population

5,986 residents of Carmichael, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Carmichael is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Carmichael ranks 376th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carmichael's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Asian residents' share of Carmichael's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.8%.

Carmichael is more Asian than neighboring Citrus Heights (3.5% Asian). Carmichael is less Asian than neighboring Foothill Farms (12.2% Asian), North Highlands (8.5% Asian), Arden-Arcade (10.8% Asian), and La Riviera (10.3% Asian).

Carmichael's Hispanic Population

11,900 residents of Carmichael, or 15.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Carmichael is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Carmichael ranks 1046th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carmichael's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Carmichael's population has increased from 14.7% to 15.5%.

Carmichael is less Hispanic than neighboring Foothill Farms (22.5% Hispanic), North Highlands (32.7% Hispanic), Arden-Arcade (21.2% Hispanic), La Riviera (19.2% Hispanic), and Citrus Heights (20.1% Hispanic).

Carmichael's Native American/Other Population

651 residents of Carmichael, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Carmichael is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Carmichael ranks 570th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carmichael's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 49.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Carmichael's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.8%.

Carmichael is more Native American/Other than neighboring Foothill Farms (0.7% Native American/Other), and La Riviera (0.3% Native American/Other). Carmichael is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Highlands (1.3% Native American/Other), Arden-Arcade (2.1% Native American/Other), and Citrus Heights (1% Native American/Other).

Carmichael's Multiracial Population

5,678 residents of Carmichael, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Carmichael is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Carmichael ranks 208th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carmichael's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Carmichael's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.4%.

Carmichael is more Multiracial than neighboring Foothill Farms (6.1% Multiracial), North Highlands (7% Multiracial), and Citrus Heights (6.2% Multiracial). Carmichael is less Multiracial than neighboring Arden-Arcade (9.2% Multiracial), and La Riviera (9.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.