Phenix City, AL is a city located in Lee and Russell counties along the Chattahoochee River. With a population of 38,216 and population density of 1,299.81 people per square mile, Phenix City offers a wide range of activities for its residents. Local businesses include restaurants like The Slab Bar-B-Q, Sam's Place Cafe & Deli, and Los Pericos Mexican Grill; as well as establishments like Phenix City Antiques & Collectibles Mall and Thrift Town Shopping Center. Year-round outdoor activities can be found at various parks such as Citizens Park and Martin Lake Park, which offer fishing areas/piers, picnic shelters, playgrounds and pavilions. Various demographic organizations exist to educate students in the area including Central Alabama Community College, Troy University Phenix City Campus, Columbus Technical College and Fort Benning Campus. The area also features local sporting events such as the Russell County Baseball Tournament and the Phenix City Bassmasters Fishing Tournament.
The population in Phenix City is 38,216. There are 1,365 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Phenix City is 35.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Phenix City is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Phenix City
- 45.2% are married
- 13.7% are divorced
- 28.5% are married with children
- 32.4% have children, but are single
Race in Phenix City
- 46.3% are White
- 43.7% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 5.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.4% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander