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Phenix City

Alabama · 38,816 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 $41,842. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,100. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,816
+37%since 2000
from 28,265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,383 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 1,007 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
−1%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K28K32K36K40K1990201020202024Phenix City
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,842
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,720 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,512
+75%since 2000
from $14,619 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
52.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+15%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(14,788)
Black44.7%(12,645)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(421)
Asian0.5%(143)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.6%(18,258)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40%(15,525)
Black48.4%(18,795)
Hispanic / Latino6%(2,311)
Asian0.9%(366)
Other3.6%(1,391)
Diversity Score74%(28,710)
Diversity Score
74
+15%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+80%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phenix City, Alabama?

Phenix City, Alabama has about 38,816 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Phenix City, Alabama earns about $41,842 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 $130,100, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Phenix City, Alabama?

About 22.2% 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 24.7% 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 13,478 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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