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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Phenix City

Alabama · 28,265 residents · 28.06 sq mi
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Phenix City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,720. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,500. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,265
+12%since 1990
from 25,338 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,007 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 903 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.1
+3%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K28K32K36K40K1990201020202024Phenix City
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,720
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,478 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,619
+47%since 1990
from $9,954 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.3%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 22.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$431
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.4% in 1990
47.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+17%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(15,082)
Black39.9%(10,100)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(132)
Asian0.1%(25)
Diversity Score61.5%(15,585)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(14,788)
Black44.7%(12,645)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(421)
Asian0.5%(143)
Diversity Score64.6%(18,258)
Diversity Score
65
+5%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.0%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−20%since 1990
from 15.3 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 Phenix City, Alabama?

Phenix City, Alabama has about 28,265 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Phenix City, Alabama?

The typical household in Phenix City, Alabama earns about $26,720 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phenix City, Alabama expensive?

In Phenix City, Alabama, the median home is worth about $72,500, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in Phenix City, Alabama?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Phenix City, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phenix City, Alabama?

About 21.3% of people in Phenix City, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phenix City, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Phenix City, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,927 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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