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Phenix

Virginia · 226 residents · 1.153 sq mi
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Phenix has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $127,100. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

226
+13%since 2000
from 200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
196 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
47.7
+8%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1762483203914631990201020202024Phenix
2024418
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,625
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$22,580
+22%since 2000
from $18,572 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
4.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$127,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$1,075
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
28.7%
−55.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
21.8% rent
13.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
11.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
20.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.9
+19%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(183)
Black8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(208)
Black6.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(4)
Diversity Score18.6%(42)
19
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.6%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
13.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.8 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
81.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
14.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
46.2%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

42.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
57.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
6.5%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Phenix, Virginia?

Phenix, Virginia has about 226 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Phenix, Virginia?

The typical household in Phenix, Virginia earns about $43,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phenix, Virginia expensive?

In Phenix, Virginia, the median home is worth about $127,100, and the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in Phenix, Virginia?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in Phenix, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phenix, Virginia?

About 4.1% of people in Phenix, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phenix, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Phenix, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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