Phenix City, AL β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Russell County Β· Alabama

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Phenix City based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Phenix City
National Avg
Alabama Avg
Population: 66Income: 33Home Value: 16Safety: 100Education: 22Median Age: 60Climate: 50Cost of Living: 43

Quick Stats

Population

38,477

2023 ACS

Median Income

$49,715

2023

Median Home Value

$160,000

2023

Median Rent

$926

2023

Median Age

35.8

Unemployment

5.9%

Cost of Living Index

86.1

100 = national avg

Phenix City is a city in Russell County, Alabama, with a population of 38,477 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Phenix City is one of the communities in Alabama.

The median household income in Phenix City is $49,715, and the median home value is $160,000. The cost of living index is 86.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $926 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, and the median age is 35.8 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

38,477

Male

18,230

47.4%

Female

20,247

52.6%

Median Age

35.8

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

15.7%

High School or Higher

34.3%

Foreign Born

4.3%

Veterans

8.2%

Married

37.0%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.584

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Black

46.3%

Foreign Born

4.3%

White
44.0%
Black
46.3%
Asian
1.3%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
5.9%
Other
2.2%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

6.3%

2,420 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

93.7%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
567 (23.4%)
Puerto Rican
738 (30.5%)
Cuban
342 (14.1%)
Salvadoran
70 (2.9%)
Guatemalan
397 (16.4%)
Colombian
165 (6.8%)
Ecuadorian
18 (0.7%)
Other Hispanic
125 (5.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Chinese
165 (34.0%)
Filipino
120 (24.7%)
Vietnamese
44 (9.1%)
Korean
86 (17.7%)
Japanese
40 (8.2%)
Thai
16 (3.3%)
Other Asian
14 (2.9%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
46 (100.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
70 (101.4%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

36,100

English Only

93.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

1,854 speakers

Limited English

1.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
1,854 (5.1%)
German
202 (0.6%)
Tagalog
147 (0.4%)
Korean
64 (0.2%)
Chinese
44 (0.1%)
Vietnamese
44 (0.1%)
Other Indo-European
39 (0.1%)
Arabic
35 (0.1%)
Other Languages
27 (0.1%)
Other Asian
27 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.4%

Limited English Proficiency

1.6%

Spanish
22.6% limited English
German
5.5% limited English
Tagalog
23.8% limited English
Korean
28.1% limited English
Chinese
75.0% limited English
Vietnamese
50.0% limited English
Arabic
74.3% limited English
Other Asian
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,154

8.2% of population

Disability Rate

56.1%

1,769 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$59,067

Unemployment Rate

2.8%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
41.2%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
34.2%
Vietnam
26.1%
Korea
2.4%
World War II
0.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
5.4%
35-54
34.2%
55-64
27.7%
65-74
19.6%
75+
13.2%

Male Veterans

2,733

86.7%

Female Veterans

421

13.3%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$59,067

Non-Veteran Income

$27,904

Difference

$31,163

111.7% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,769

Without Disability

1,385

Disability Rate

56.1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

14,509

#1 Ancestry

American

10.2% (3,906)

#2 Ancestry

English

7.1% (2,726)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

5.4% (2,079)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
10.2%
English
7.1%
Irish
5.4%
German
5.3%
Italian
2.2%
Scottish
1.3%
Polish
1.2%
European
1.1%
Scotch-Irish
0.8%
Sub-Saharan African
0.7%
Norwegian
0.5%
French
0.4%
West Indian
0.3%
Jamaican
0.3%
Swiss
0.2%
Swedish
0.2%
Welsh
0.2%
Danish
0.2%
Ukrainian
0.1%
Arab
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

16,376

Family Households

9,640

58.9%

Married Couples

5,933

36.2%

Non-Family Households

6,736

41.1%

Single Mother Households

3,131

19.1%

Single Father Households

576

3.5%

Living Alone

6,040

36.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

8,415

In Married Couple

4,190

49.8%

With Single Mother

3,635

43.2%

With Single Father

590

7.0%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$63,313

Married Couple Income

$84,976

Single Mother Income

$26,311

Single Father Income

$65,524

Avg Family Size

2.3

Avg Non-Family Size

2.2

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

605

Grandparents Responsible

240

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$49,715

-32% vs national

Per Capita Income

$30,523

-18% vs national

Poverty Rate

23.8%

+75% vs national

Gini Index

0.4892

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.9%

+14% vs national

SNAP Recipients

19.0%

of households

How Phenix City Compares

Phenix City vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Phenix City is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Phenix City. The median household income here is $49,715.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
27.0%
$25-50K
23.2%
$50-75K
18.2%
$75-100K
11.2%
$100-150K
11.0%
$150-200K
5.1%
$200K+
4.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.9%

+2% vs AL avg

Labor Force

18,564

Employed

16,638

Mean Commute

19 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

15.7%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

34.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

35.8

Work from Home

9.6%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

86.1

100 = national avg

-13.9 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$37,872

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$89,515

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
88.9
Food
88.0
Transportation
81.8
Healthcare
90.4
Utilities
90.6

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$939

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,088

per month

The median household income in Phenix City, AL is $49,715, which is 32.1% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $30,523. The poverty rate of 23.8% is higher than the AL state average of 17.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4892, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, compared to the state average of 5.8%. The labor force is 18,564. 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 19 minutes, with 9.6% working from home. About 78.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 86.1, which is 13.9% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 88.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $37,872 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotZillow β€” January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$201,630

Zillow Rent Index

$1,301

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Phenix City, AL? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area, home prices have risen 98.3% over the past 20 years. The 10-year growth rate is 97.9%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 55.0%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 12.4%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Auburn-Opelika, AL housing market rather than Phenix City alone.

20yr ↑ 98.3%10yr ↑ 97.9%5yr ↑ 55%2yr ↑ 12.4%Q3 1987 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Auburn-Opelika, AL

Phenix City vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Phenix City is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$160,000

Median Rent

$926

Total Housing Units

18,671

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Owner Occupied

51.5%

Renter Occupied

48.5%

Median Property Tax

$798

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$931

Housing Types

Single Family
68.6%
Multi-Family
29.8%
Mobile Home
1.6%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$798

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.50%

of home value

Median Home Value

$160,000

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,035

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($798) by the median home value ($160,000). In Phenix City, AL, this works out to an effective rate of 0.50%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The median home value in Phenix City, AL is $160,000. According to Zillow, the home value index for Phenix City is $201,630. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,301/month. About 51.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1983. There are 18,671 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $798. The effective tax rate is 0.50%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

7.78

per 1,000 residents

+199% vs national

Property Crime Rate

34.71

per 1,000 residents

+102% vs national

Total Crimes

1,628

2024

Violent Clearance

21%

cases solved

Property Clearance

8%

cases solved

YoY Change

-12.3%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Phenix City Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Phenix City vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Phenix City is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 5.3%Property ↓ 26.6%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Phenix City police solve 167% of murder cases but only 5% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent30.08166.7%
RapeViolent190.5015.8%
RobberyViolent270.7051.9%
Aggravated AssaultViolent2496.5016.1%
BurglaryProperty1955.098.2%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,00826.307.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1273.314.7%

Phenix City, AL reported 298 violent crimes and 1,330 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 7.78 per 1,000 residents is 199.1% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 21% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,008 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 61.8% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242981,3307.7834.71
20233371,4678.8738.60
20223361,4198.8237.27
20213251,7078.8446.46
20201459313.9325.24
20182351,3266.4136.16
20172511,4886.6339.32
20163281,8178.5147.17
20152861,8327.3947.31

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

54.7

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

49.9

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

63.5

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

14.2

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

22

Public Assistance

$1.5M

Individual Assistance

$5.7M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

11 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $1.3M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Sally β†’HurricaneSep 2020$8Kβ€”
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Hurricane Michael β†’HurricaneOct 2018β€”β€”
Hurricane Irma β†’HurricaneSep 2017$40Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormJan 2016$773Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe Storm(s)May 2014$61K$12K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormApr 2011$18Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-l… β†’Severe StormApr 2011β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormDec 2009$384Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes & Str… β†’Severe StormApr 2009$134Kβ€”
Hurricane Gustav β†’HurricaneAug 2008β€”β€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Hurricane Dennis β†’HurricaneJul 2005$7Kβ€”
Hurricane Ivan β†’HurricaneSep 2004β€”$31K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormMay 2003$106K$229K
Hurricane Opal β†’HurricaneOct 1995β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding (tropical Sto… β†’Severe StormJul 1994β€”β€”
Severe Snowfall, Winter Storm β†’SnowstormMar 1993β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding β†’Severe StormMar 1990β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 1990β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 29 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

60

Total Claims Paid

$1,082,934

Avg Claim Payout

$18,049

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

3

Federal Funding

$88,083

Properties Protected

2

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

3.16

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures2$84,083
206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures1$4,000

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Phenix City has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, heat wave, drought. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 60 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,531,187 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,720,515 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.4%

7.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.0%

0.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.6%

4.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.1%

1.5pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.4%

Arthritis

29.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.0%

Loneliness

38.6%

Lack of Support

28.5%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

39.6%

Mobility

19.4%

Cognitive

18.8%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

7.9%

Self-Care

6.0%

Independent Living

12.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Phenix City has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.1 mi

Jack Hughston Memorial Hospita...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital3.1 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown3.1 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside9.1 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5β€”
Eamc - Lanier22.6 miRural Emergency Hospitalβ€”Yes
The East Alabama Healthcare Authority26.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

59,190

Violations (5yr)

1

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
PHENIX CITY UTILITIES42,2670
RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY16,9231

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COβ‚‚e

2.3M MT

Top Emitter

WestRock Coated Board, LLC

2.2M MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
WestRock Coated Board, LLC
Westrock Co
Pulp and Paper2,243,528
Johns Manville
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
Minerals21,329

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 2.3M metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

19 min

-19% vs national

Drive Alone

78.1%

-1% vs national

Public Transit

0.7%

-19% vs national

Work From Home

9.6%

+3% vs national

Carpool

8.2%

Walk

1.1%

How Phenix City's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

9

2023

6-Year Avg

8

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

2

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202379020
202255002
20211515020
202078110
201955210
201877030

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Phenix City, AL is 19 minutes, which is 18.8% below the national average of 23 minutes. 78.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 9.6% work from home, which is above the AL state average of 5.2%. 8.2% of workers carpool. 1.1% walk to work. In 2023, there were 9 traffic fatalities from 7 fatal crashes. 2 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

78.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.8%

of households

No Internet

16.8%

of households

Total Households

16,376

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
57.8%
Cellular Data Plan
73.7%
Satellite
9.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
15.9%
No Internet Access
16.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.2%

of households

Smartphone

85.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.6%

of households

Tablet

51.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.2%
Smartphone
85.6%
Desktop / Laptop
63.6%
Tablet
51.3%
Smartphone Only
18.0%
No Computer
10.8%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.2Β’

per kWh

-20% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

13.6Β’

per kWh

-12% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.3Β’

per kWh

-39% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$174

residential

+18% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

11% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Alabama averages 15.2Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $174. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Phenix City vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

59,190

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PHENIX CITY UTILITIESCommunitySurface water42,2670
RUSSELL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITYCommunityPurchased surface water16,9231

78.5% of households in Phenix City have broadband internet access. 57.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.8% of households have no internet access. 18.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 59,190 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Phenix City is located in Russell County, AL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Phenix City.

Election Overview

Source: Russell County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

10,422

50.4%

GOP Votes

10,078

48.7%

Total Votes

20,679

Margin

D+1.7%

Shift from 2020

R+4.7pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+1.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202410,42210,07820,67950.4%48.7%D+1.7
202011,2289,86421,32952.6%46.3%D+6.4
20169,5779,21019,13650.0%48.1%D+1.9

In the 2024 presidential election, Russell County recorded 20,679 total votes. Democrats won the county with 50.4% of the vote compared to 48.7% for Republicans, a margin of D+1.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+4.7pp from the previous election.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

167

Total Assets

$17.5M

Total Income

$9.3M

Per 10K Residents

43.4

nonprofits

-14.8% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

2

Median Assets

$85K

Oldest Active

1946

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
30
Human Services
27
Education
17
Youth Development
7
Community Improvement
7
Recreation & Sports
6
Arts & Culture
5
Housing & Shelter
5
Animal-Related
4
Mental Health
4
Philanthropy
4
Environment
2
Public Safety
2
International
2
Public Benefit
2
Health Care
1
Crime & Legal
1
Employment
1
Civil Rights
1
Unknown
1
88.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $15.5M of $17.5M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Phenix City

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
PHENIX CITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT HOLDINGS INCHousing & Shelter$9.3M$316K2018
FREEDOM FARM CROSSROADS INCEducation$1.6M$770K2022
THE CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATIONβ€”$952K$151K1985
KNOWLEDGE WORKS LEARNING ACADEMY KAI WADIYA LEARNING ACADEMYEducation$746K$705K2017
ROCK ACADEMY INCEducation$621K$1.6M2022
RUSSELL COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER INCCrime & Legal$580K$539K1998
KOON-RUDD FAMILY PRIVATE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$551K$149K2000
EAST ALABAMA HUMANE SOCIETY INCAnimal-Related$432K$297K2010
RUSSELL COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS & COURT SERVICESHuman Services$398K$466K2016
CRAWFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT INCPublic Safety$392K$143K2019
TEARS TEENS EMPOWERMENT AWARENESS WITH RESOLUTIONSHuman Services$325K$474K1997
ABEL MINISTRIES INCReligion$322K$628K2018
CRISIS CENTER OF RUSSELL COUNTY INCPublic Safety$236K$437K1990
GIRLS CLUB OF PHENIX CITY INCβ€”$192K$110K1971
PHENIX CITY HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT INCHousing & Shelter$148K$18K2017
CHILDREN AND FAMILY CONNECTION OF RUSSELL COUNTYHuman Services$131K$336K1999
MERGEYouth Development$108K$260K2022
COLUMBUS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INCRecreation & Sports$94K$320K2011
THE PHENIX CITY ART COUNCIL INCArts & Culture$75K$79K2014
MOBILITY WORLDWIDE OF EAST ALABAMA AND WEST GEORGIAHuman Services$69K$79K2017
DEONTAYE V CAPLE SCHOLARSHIPEducation$53K$56K2018
PHENIX CITY COURT REFERRAL PROGRAMS INCORPORATEDMental Health$52K$204K2001
ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM INFORMATION SERVICES ASSOCIATIONEducation$47K$85K2016
PHENIX CITY MAYORS & COUNCEL BALLEducation$41K$198K2019
PHYSICIANS WORKING TOGETHER INCUnknown$32K$32K2019
UNITED TO SAVE OURSELVES INCYouth Development$26K$13K1997
KINGDOM KIDS CHRISTIAN ACADEMYHuman Services$25K$595K2004
FOR THE HOPE OF ISRAEL INCEducation$3K$53K2018
FOUR STEPPING STONES RESCUEAnimal-Related$3K$60K2023
PATS PETS CORPORATIONAnimal-Related$2K$53K2022
SAFE LANDING FOR VETERANSMental Health$800$16K2025
FIGHT FOR OUR CHILDREN INCHuman Services$472$5K2017
DAH COALITION INCHousing & Shelter$84$3002023
JOURNEY IMPACT FAITH CENTERReligion$12$5K2021
OPERATION FOOT SOLIDERS INCHuman Services$1$12024
PROVIDENCE SOLUTIONS AND STAFFING INCHuman Services$1β€”2018

Phenix City, AL has 167 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $17.5M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 30 organizations. 2 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 43.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1946.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

126

Total Approved

$66.3M

Jobs Supported

716

Per 10K Residents

32.7

SBA loans

-78.4% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

41

Top Lender

Synovus Bank

20 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)91% of all loans

Loans

115

Total Amount

$58.4M

Avg Loan

$507,975

Median Loan

$150,000

SBA Guaranteed

$44.0M(75%)

Jobs Supported

538

5049% of all loans

Loans

11

Total Amount

$7.9M

Avg Loan

$718,455

Median Loan

$695,000

7(a) β€” 91%504 β€” 9%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

20

16% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$16.7M

25% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$833,690

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services21 loans
NAICS 72
$22.5M
Construction15 loans
NAICS 23
$5.2M
Other Services14 loans
NAICS 81
$4.5M
Health Care & Social Assistance11 loans
NAICS 62
$7.1M
Retail Trade10 loans
NAICS 44
$2.7M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Bridgeway Diagnostics Llc1$3.9M
Cimacolor Solutions Inc.1$3.8M
Party Zone 1 Llc1$3.1M
Om Capital Llc1$2.8M
Sai Add Inc1$2.7M
Ais America Llc2$2.6M
Arbor Vita8 Llc1$2.5M
Siia Llc1$2.3M
Kms Motel Llc1$2.1M
Ih Global Llc1$2.0M

Phenix City, AL has received 126 SBA loans totaling $66.3M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 115 loans (91% of the total), supporting 538 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 11 loans totaling $7.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Phenix City is Synovus Bank with 20 loans. That works out to 32.7 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

11

Total Population

265,955

Avg Median Income

$55,474

Avg Home Value

$178,400

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
319016,139$47,316$208,800$8934.4
3190319,521$29,488$75,500$87310.0
3190434,906$65,625$216,100$1,03627.5
3190620,312$41,913$170,400$8726.9
3190761,544$52,620$142,000$1,10323.9
3190938,730$69,221$205,800$1,27118.7
368568,825$68,636$252,700$1,05438.7
3686722,441$46,847$188,000$96312.6
3686920,987$50,341$129,200$89576.3
3687019,672$69,652$178,100$97223.7
3687712,878$68,555$195,800$1,07239.1

Phenix City, AL has 11 ZIP codes with a combined population of 265,955. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $55,474. The average median home value is $178,400. The average median monthly rent is $1,000.

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