Phenix City, Alabama Population 2022
Phenix City is a city located in Russell County Alabama. Phenix City has a 2020 population of 40,014. It is also the county seat of Russell County. Phenix City is currently growing at a rate of 1.52% annually and its population has increased by 3.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,816 in 2010.
The average household income in Phenix City is $55,685 with a poverty rate of 24.74%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $822 per month, and the median house value is $130,100. The median age in Phenix City is 34.2 years, 32.2 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
Phenix City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Phenix Citywas:
- Black or African American: 46.89%
- White: 45.34%
- Other race: 3.46%
- Two or more races: 2.69%
- Asian: 1.39%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.08%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,532 | 45.34% |
| Black or African American | 17,095 | 46.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 57 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 506 | 1.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race | 1,262 | 3.46% |
| Two or More Races | 979 | 2.69% |
Phenix City Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,329 | 2.34 | 50.8 |
| Married | 5,388 | 2.97 | 71.6 |
| Male | 807 | 3.32 | 50.2 |
| Female | 2,853 | 3.44 | 28.4 |
| Non Family | 6,281 | 1.18 | 43.3 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 870 | 3.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,372 | 9.87% |
| High School Graduate | 6,529 | 27.17% |
| Some College | 6,027 | 25.08% |
| Associates Degree | 2,893 | 12.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,371 | 14.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,967 | 8.19% |
Phenix City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 451 | 431 | 177 |
| White | 11,248 | 10,238 | 2,957 |
| Hispanic | 928 | 537 | 242 |
| Native American | 57 | 57 | 12 |
| Black | 10,981 | 9,194 | 1,886 |
| Asian | 483 | 390 | 75 |
| Other Race | 421 | 127 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 39.25%.
$34,002
Average Earnings
$42,466
Average Male
$25,062
Average Female
Phenix City Language by Age
Phenix City Language
94.03% of Phenix City residents speak only English, while 5.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.23% of the population.
Phenix City Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 30 | 30 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 1,796 | 984 | 54.79% |
| Black | 16,729 | 5,187 | 31.01% |
| Native | 57 | 17 | 29.82% |
| Asian | 506 | 100 | 19.76% |
| White | 15,506 | 2,291 | 14.77% |
| Other | 851 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 815 | 133 | 16.32% |
24.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.10%
Male Poverty Rate
27.19%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Phenix City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Phenix City is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Phenix City is Multiple, with 16.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.22%.
Phenix City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Phenix City Married by Age and Sex
Phenix City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Phenix City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,319 | 10.63% |
| Black | 1,550 | 12.39% |
| Asian | 245 | 50.41% |
| Other Race | 31 | 5.21% |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 16.45% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 9.60% |
Phenix City Veterans by Education
12.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
32.56%
Born in Phenix City
96.02%
Native Born
3.98%
Foreign Born
1.69%
Non Citizen
2.29%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.02% of Phenix City residents were born in the United States, with 32.56% having been born in Alabama. 1.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 3,700 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 4,153 | 453 | 1.16% |
| 1910 | 4,555 | 402 | 0.93% |
| 1920 | 5,432 | 877 | 1.78% |
| 1930 | 13,862 | 8,430 | 9.82% |
| 1940 | 15,351 | 1,489 | 1.03% |
| 1950 | 23,305 | 7,954 | 4.26% |
| 1960 | 27,630 | 4,325 | 1.72% |
| 1970 | 25,281 | -2,349 | -0.88% |
| 1980 | 26,928 | 1,647 | 0.63% |
| 1990 | 25,312 | -1,616 | -0.62% |
| 2000 | 28,265 | 2,953 | 1.11% |
| 2010 | 32,822 | 4,557 | 1.51% |
| 2011 | 33,421 | 599 | 1.82% |
| 2012 | 34,020 | 599 | 1.79% |
| 2013 | 34,619 | 599 | 1.76% |
| 2014 | 35,218 | 599 | 1.73% |
| 2015 | 35,817 | 599 | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 36,416 | 599 | 1.67% |
| 2017 | 37,015 | 599 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 37,614 | 599 | 1.62% |
| 2019 | 38,213 | 599 | 1.59% |
| 2020 | 38,816 | 603 | 1.58% |
| 2021 | 39,415 | 599 | 1.54% |
| 2022 | 40,014 | 599 | 1.52% |