Phenix City, AL Demographics

A map of Phenix City's Population by Race

Phenix City, Alabama has an estimated population of 38,499, a less than 1% change from the 38,816 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.6% Black, 40.3% White, 5.7% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Phenix City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Phenix City has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Phenix City, that probability was 60.0% in 2020 and 60.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Phenix City is ranked the 14th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Phenix City was ranked the 13th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Phenix City's White Population

15,514 residents of Phenix City, or 40.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Phenix City is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Phenix City ranks 502nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phenix City's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Phenix City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 40.3%.

Phenix City is more White than neighboring Columbus (36.7% White). Phenix City is less White than neighboring Ladonia (76.7% White), Smiths Station (60.6% White), Piney Grove (95.8% White), and Antioch (89.2% White).

Phenix City's Black Population

18,311 residents of Phenix City, or 47.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Phenix City is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Phenix City ranks 100th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phenix City's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. Black residents' share of Phenix City's population has decreased from 48.4% to 47.6%.

Phenix City is more Black than neighboring Ladonia (19.2% Black), Smiths Station (29.8% Black), Columbus (46.1% Black), Piney Grove (0% Black), and Antioch (3.6% Black).

Phenix City's Asian Population

476 residents of Phenix City, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Phenix City is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Phenix City ranks 108th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phenix City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 30.1%. Asian residents' share of Phenix City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Phenix City is more Asian than neighboring Ladonia (0% Asian), Smiths Station (0.9% Asian), Piney Grove (0% Asian), and Antioch (0% Asian). Phenix City is less Asian than neighboring Columbus (2.6% Asian).

Phenix City's Hispanic Population

2,209 residents of Phenix City, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Phenix City is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Phenix City ranks 91st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phenix City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Phenix City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

Phenix City is more Hispanic than neighboring Ladonia (0% Hispanic), Smiths Station (4.1% Hispanic), Piney Grove (4.2% Hispanic), and Antioch (3.7% Hispanic). Phenix City is less Hispanic than neighboring Columbus (8.5% Hispanic).

Phenix City's Native American/Other Population

82 residents of Phenix City, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Phenix City is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Phenix City ranks 199th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phenix City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Phenix City's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Phenix City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Piney Grove (0% Native American/Other), and Antioch (0% Native American/Other). Phenix City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ladonia (0.6% Native American/Other), Smiths Station (1% Native American/Other), and Columbus (0.8% Native American/Other).

Phenix City's Multiracial Population

1,907 residents of Phenix City, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Phenix City is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Phenix City ranks 245th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phenix City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Phenix City's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.0%.

Phenix City is more Multiracial than neighboring Ladonia (3.6% Multiracial), Smiths Station (3.6% Multiracial), Piney Grove (0% Multiracial), and Antioch (3.6% Multiracial). Phenix City is less Multiracial than neighboring Columbus (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.