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Phenix, AL

Founded 1883Lee CountyElev. 74 m
Population
38,477
Median home
$160,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Phenix

Phenix is a city in Alabama with about 38,477 residents. Phenix was founded in 1883 and sits in Lee County. The median age is 35.8 and the median household income is $49,715. Homes carry a median value of $160,000, and about 52% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (45.6%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
38,477
Median age
35.8
Median household income
$49,715
Per-capita income
$30,523
Poverty rate
23.8%
High-school grad or higher
88.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
Unemployment
5.9%
Avg. commute
21 min
Work from home
9.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White41.6%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Black45.6%
Asian1.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.4%
Sales & office24%
Service19.7%
Production, transportation & material moving17%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$160,000
Median gross rent
$926/mo
Owner-occupied
51.5%
Median year built
1983
Households
16,376
Avg. household size
2.32

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving Phenix.

Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Phenix vs Alabama and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Phenix.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Russell County
LightningRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low
HurricaneRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Phenix is in Russell County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Phenix was founded in 1883 and sits in Lee County. Elevation ~74 m.

Map of Phenix
Phenix, AL
Where Phenix is
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Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Girard High SchoolMorgan-Curtis HouseBrooks-Hughes HouseFloyd-Newsome HouseShapre-Monte HousePhenix City Post Office BuildingFort No. 5
Notable people from Phenix
Harvey GlanceJoe MeriweatherWally ChambersBilly JacksonJimmie SpheerisJ. D. McKissicCarole Ward AllenDavid RayJames JosephHerm Lee
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Nearby cities
Opelika (25 mi)Auburn (29 mi)Troy (71 mi)Montgomery (72 mi)Millbrook (78 mi)Prattville (83 mi)

Common questions

Phenix — frequently asked

What is the population of Phenix, Alabama?
Phenix has a population of about 38,477, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Phenix?
The median home value in Phenix is $160,000, and the median gross rent is $926/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Phenix face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Russell County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, drought, hail.
How many registered sex offenders are in Phenix?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Phenix. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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