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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Carmichael

California · 49,742 residents · 15.334 sq mi
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Carmichael is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,041. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $172,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,742
+2%since 1990
from 48,702 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,244 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 3,176 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.0
+12%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K55K64K74K83K1990201020202024Carmichael
202477K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,041
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,537 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,811
+39%since 1990
from $19,300 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $160,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $531 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 57.3% in 1990
43.2% rent
Afford Score
3.7
−21%since 1990
from 4.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(44,950)
Black2.2%(1,056)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(2,380)
Asian3.2%(1,579)
Diversity Score27.7%(13,493)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(41,081)
Black2.6%(1,309)
Hispanic / Latino7%(3,479)
Asian3.5%(1,747)
Diversity Score31%(15,433)
Diversity Score
31
+12%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 32.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 88.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−29%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carmichael, California?

Carmichael, California has about 49,742 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Carmichael, California?

The typical household in Carmichael, California earns about $47,041 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carmichael, California expensive?

In Carmichael, California, the median home is worth about $172,200, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Carmichael, California?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Carmichael, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carmichael, California?

About 9.8% of people in Carmichael, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carmichael, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Carmichael, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,040 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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