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Phenix

Virginia · 232 residents · 1.153 sq mi
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Phenix has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,813. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
232
+16%since 2000
from 200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
201 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
−16%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1762483203914631990201020202024Phenix
2024418
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,813
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,311
+47%since 2000
from $18,572 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,900
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−59%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(206)
Black8.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other6.9%(16)
Diversity Score33.7%(78)
Diversity Score
34
+82%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.8 min
+104%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phenix, Virginia?

Phenix, Virginia has about 232 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Phenix, Virginia?

The typical household in Phenix, Virginia earns about $67,813 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 $67,900, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Phenix, Virginia?

About 20.2% 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 14.5% 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 51 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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