Phenix City, Alabama Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Phenix City, AL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Phenix City | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,007 | 5,083,438 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1100.5 | 97.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.13% | 0.62% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.3 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,906 | 1,996,169 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Phenix City grew by 21.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 31,007 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Phenix City is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.3% of residents. That is 1.8 points above Alabama as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,219 23.3% +1.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,072 22.8% +2.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,951 19.2% -0.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,476 14.4% -3.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Alabama, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.5% of the people living in Phenix City and men 48.5%.
- Women 51.5% Alabama 51.5%
- Men 48.5% Alabama 48.5%
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Economy
Phenix City has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Phenix City | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,299 | $64,544 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.68% | 4.68% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Phenix City is about 28% lower than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Phenix City | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $180,437 | $160,474 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $956 | $1,007 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 48.6% | 70.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Phenix City is about 15.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $956 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Phenix City spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 175 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Phenix City | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.0 | 22.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.9 | 44.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 175 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,416 | $5,717 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,586 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,633 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Phenix City is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Phenix City has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Phenix City | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | 2.48 | 2.53 |
Health
Phenix City has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Phenix City | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.7 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 24.5% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.2% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Phenix City, AL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Phenix City, AL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenix City, AL | 31,007 | $46,299 #2/2 | $180,437 #1/2 | 21.0 min #2/2 |
| Columbus, GA | 203,480 | $58,110 | $145,914 | 18.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Phenix City, Alabama.
How many people live in Phenix City, Alabama?
About 31,007 people live in Phenix City, Alabama, in 12,906 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 36.3, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Phenix City, Alabama mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Phenix City, Alabama has 1,101 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 13 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Phenix City, Alabama?
The median home costs 3.9 times the median household income ($180,437 against $46,299), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $956 a month takes about 25% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Phenix City, Alabama?
17.8% of adults in Phenix City, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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