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Phenix City, AL


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Phenix City, Alabama

Phenix City, Alabama, in Russell county, is 1 miles NW of Columbus, Georgia (center to center) and 95 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Columbus metropolitan area. Phenix City has a population of 28,265.

The People and Families of Phenix City

In Phenix City, about 44% of adults are married. Looking at Phenix City, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Phenix City had a median family income of $33,740.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Phenix City gave more campaign money ($814) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Phenix City Housing

Owners occupy 52% of the housing units in Phenix City. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Phenix City, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Phenix City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPhenix City Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Phenix City Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Phenix City Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Phenix City Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Phenix City, AL

Comparing Phenix City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population107
Senior Citizens75
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity59
Well-Paid Single Women26
Well-Paid Single Men15
Male Share of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better24
College Educated Adults26
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use39
Walking and Biking to Work12
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Affordability of Rents103
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals610
Housing Recently Built63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime44
Low Property Crime44

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