Demographics & People — Phenix City, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 38,477 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~38,600 |
| Median Age | 35.6 |
| Total Households | 16,376 |
| Family Households | 9,640 |
| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,929 |
| Black or African American | 17,812 |
| Asian | 485 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,422 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 18,163 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,216 |
| American | 3,604 |
| German | 2,422 |
| English | 2,311 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,037 |
| Irish | 1,845 |
| Italian | 787 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 604 |
| European | 501 |
Language
| English Only | 33,597 |
| Spanish | 1,854 |
| Population 5+ | 36,100 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 3,157 |
| Population 18+ | 28,382 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Phenix City, Alabama.