Phenix City

County:: Lee County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 28.06
State:: Alabama

Phenix City is a city located in Lee County, Alabama. Phenix City has a 2025 population of 38,203. Phenix City is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,798 in 2020.

The average household income in Phenix City is $68,988 with a poverty rate of 23.8%. The median age in Phenix City is 35.8 years: 33.5 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Phenix City includes 46.29% Black or African American, 44% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Black or African American	17,812	46.29%
White	16,929	44%
Two or more races	2,279	5.92%
Other race	856	2.22%
Asian	485	1.26%
Native American	70	0.18%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	46	0.12%

Phenix City Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Phenix City's average per capita income is $40,865. Household income levels show a median of $49,715. The poverty rate stands at 23.8%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$84,976	-
Families	$63,313	$81,552
Households	$49,715	$68,988
Non Families	$31,276	$48,599

$40,865

Average Income

$49,715

Median Household Income

23.8%

Poverty Rate