Phenix City, Alabama
Phenix City: city in Alabama
About
Phenix City is a city located in the county of Russell in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 32,822. After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 36,487 inhabitants.
The city was created 143 years ago in 1883.
Quick Facts about Phenix City
| Population | 36,487 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| County | Russell County |
| Postal code | 36867–36869 |
| Phone Area Codes | 334 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.55% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.45% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.4710,-85.0008 |
| Altitude | 243 feet / 74 meters |
| Capital city | Phenix City is capital of Russell County |
| Establishment | February 23, 1883 (143 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:02:33 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 10.04% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Phenix City is located at 32°28'16"N 85°0'3"W (32.4709800, -85.0007700).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Phenix City increased by 10.04% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32,822 | - | census |
| 2011 | 34,417 | 4.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 35,931 | 4.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 36,959 | 2.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 37,067 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 36,809 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,773 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,043 | -2.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,422 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 36,487 | 0.18% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 36,487 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 32,862 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 38,816 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 32,822 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.1% |
| White only, percent : | 48.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 43.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 44.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,297 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.0% |
Phenix City zip code is 36867.
County name: Russell, County
fips: 01113
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $129,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,139 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $344 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $833 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,716 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.44 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 60,232 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,110,635 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 413,428 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,425 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,089 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,397 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 23.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,123 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,599 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,293 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,335 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,670 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 360 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,646 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,182.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 27.75 |
Best Things to Do in Phenix City
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Services and Civic Places in Phenix City
1Phenix City Manager
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People born in Phenix City (26)
People born in Phenix City, including athletics competitor Harvey Glance, basketball player-coach Joe Meriweather, football player Billy Jackson, .
More notable people
- Bishop Harris (American football coach) he was born in 23/11/1941
- Carole Ward Allen (American politician and artist)
- David Ray (American football player) he was born in 19/09/1944
- Herm Lee (American football player (1931-1991)) he was born in 29/08/1931
- Hugh A. Bentley (American activist) he was born in 15/08/1909
- James Joseph (American football player) he was born in 28/10/1967
- Jimmie Spheeris (American singer) he was born in 05/11/1949
- Kasey Kiker (Minor League Baseball pitcher free agent) he was born in 19/11/1987
- Rob Spivery (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 09/01/1949
- Rufus Stokes (American inventor) he was born in 03/09/1922
- Skeeter Newsome (Major League Baseball shortstop) he was born in 18/10/1910
- Triandos Luke (American football player) he was born in 24/12/1981
- Van Jakes (American football player) he was born in 10/05/1961
- Wally Chambers (American football player (1951-2019)) he was born in 15/05/1951
- Jo Jo Benson (American singer) he was born in 15/04/1938
- Lesley Vance (American politician) he was born in 23/10/1939
- Anfernee Grier (baseball player (1995-)) he was born in 13/10/1995
- J. D. McKissic (American football player) he was born in 15/08/1993
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Phenix City, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139357 | Columbus Technical College | Columbus (GA) | 31904-6572 |
| 419235 | Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails | Columbus (GA) | 31904 |
| 101028 | Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Phenix City (AL) | 36869 |
| 458441 | Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Columbus | Columbus (GA) | 31907 |
| 139366 | Columbus State University | Columbus (GA) | 31907-5645 |
Closest post offices linked to Phenix City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Phenix City Post Office | Phenix City (AL) | 36867 |
| Downtown Columbu Post Office | Columbus (GA) | 31901 |
| Beallwood Post Office | Columbus (GA) | 31904 |
| Wynnton Post Office | Columbus (GA) | 31906 |
| Lindsey Creek Post Office | Columbus (GA) | 31907 |
Other cities in Russell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Russell County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ladonia | 3,142 | Census designated place |
| Hurtsboro | 597 | Town in Alabama, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Phenix City distances to largest Alabama cities