Phenix City, AL Demographics

A map of Phenix City's Population by Race

Phenix City, Alabama had a population of 38,816 in 2020. It was 40.0% White, 48.4% Black, 0.9% Asian, 6.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Phenix City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Phenix City is the 13th most populous. 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's White Population

15,525 residents of Phenix City identify as White, or 40.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Phenix City considerably less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Phenix City is ranked #501 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Phenix City is more White than neighboring Columbus (38.2% White). Phenix City is less White than neighboring Ladonia (77.3% White), Smiths Station (72.2% White), Piney Grove (78.1% White), and Antioch (78.6% White).

Phenix City's Black Population

18,795 residents of Phenix City identify as Black, or 48.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Phenix City considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Phenix City is ranked #100 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Phenix City is more Black than neighboring Ladonia (13.9% Black), Smiths Station (18.5% Black), Columbus (45.8% Black), Piney Grove (14.1% Black), and Antioch (7.2% Black).

Phenix City's Asian Population

366 residents of Phenix City identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Phenix City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Phenix City is ranked #106 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Phenix City is more Asian than neighboring Ladonia (0.4% Asian), and Smiths Station (0.7% Asian). Phenix City is less Asian than neighboring Columbus (2.7% Asian), Piney Grove (2.3% Asian), and Antioch (2.4% Asian).

Phenix City's Hispanic Population

2,311 residents of Phenix City identify as Hispanic, or 6.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Phenix City roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Phenix City is ranked #89 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Phenix City is more Hispanic than neighboring Ladonia (2.8% Hispanic), Smiths Station (4.1% Hispanic), and Piney Grove (2.3% Hispanic). Phenix City is less Hispanic than neighboring Columbus (8% Hispanic), and Antioch (6.7% Hispanic).

Phenix City's Native American/Other Population

306 residents of Phenix City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Phenix City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Phenix City is ranked #175 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Phenix City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Smiths Station (0.4% Native American/Other), Piney Grove (0% Native American/Other), and Antioch (0.3% Native American/Other). Phenix City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Columbus (1% Native American/Other).

Phenix City's Multiracial Population

1,513 residents of Phenix City identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Phenix City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Phenix City is ranked #241 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Phenix City is more Multiracial than neighboring Piney Grove (3.2% Multiracial). Phenix City is less Multiracial than neighboring Ladonia (4.9% Multiracial), Smiths Station (4.1% Multiracial), Columbus (4.3% Multiracial), and Antioch (4.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.