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Phenix City, Alabama Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Population: 28,265. Estimated population in July 2024: 29,460 (+4.2% change)
Males: 13,082 (46.3%), Females: 15,183 (53.7%)

Russell County

Zip codes: 36867, 36869, 36870.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.1 years
Median household income: $26,720
Median house value: $73,000

Population by Race

Races in Phenix City:

  • White Non-Hispanic (52.3%)
  • Black (45.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)
  • Other race (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (15.5%), Irish (6.5%), English (4.9%), German (3.5%), Italian (1.3%).

Elevation: 400 feet

Land area: 24.6 square miles

Map of Phenix City, AL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Phenix City

  • High school or higher: 69.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Phenix City city

  • Never married: 27.2%
  • Now married: 44.5%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 10.6%
  • Divorced: 14.5%

1.7% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +2,468 (+9.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Phenix City:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Phenix City:

  • COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN (about 7 miles; COLUMBUS, GA; Abbreviation: CSG)
  • LAWSON AAF (FORT BENNING) (about 10 miles; FORT BENNING(COLUMBUS), GA; Abbreviation: LSF)
  • DOTHAN RGNL (about 85 miles; DOTHAN, AL; Abbreviation: DHN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Phenix City:

  • LANNET MUNI (about 27 miles; LANETT, AL; Abbreviation: 7A3)
  • CALLAWAY GARDENS-HARRIS COUNTY (about 27 miles; PINE MOUNTAIN, GA; Abbreviation: PIM)
  • AUBURN-OPELIKA ROBERT G. PITTS (about 30 miles; AUBURN, AL; Abbreviation: AUO)

Amtrak station near Phenix City:

  • 3 miles: COLUMBUS (818 VETERANS PKY.) – Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Phenix City:

  • CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 1,106; Location: 2602 COLLEGE DR; Public; Website: www.cvcc.cc.al.us)
  • TROY STATE UNIVERSITY-PHENIX CITY (Location: 1 UNIVERSITY PL; Public; Website: www.tsupc.edu; Offers Master’s degree)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Phenix City:

  • COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 8 miles; COLUMBUS, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,886)
  • AUBURN UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS (about 34 miles; AUBURN UNIVERSITY, AL; Full-time enrollment: 19,703)
  • TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY (about 49 miles; TUSKEGEE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,732)
  • SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 60 miles; WADLEY, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,925)
  • GORDON COLLEGE (about 73 miles; BARNESVILLE, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,263)
  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA (about 76 miles; CARROLLTON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 7,241)
  • FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 79 miles; FT VALLEY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,233)

Schools

Public high school in Phenix City:

  • CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,395; Location: 2400 DOBBS DR; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Phenix City:

  • SOUTH GIRARD SCHOOL (Students: 862; Location: 521 FONTAINE RD; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • PHENIX CITY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (Students: 838; Location: 2401 S RAILROAD ST; Grades: 05 – 06)
  • LADONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 560; Location: 9 WOODLAND DR; Grades: KG – 05)
  • RIDGECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 543; Location: 1806 8TH PL SO; Grades: KG – 04)
  • LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 463; Location: 3010 SILVERLAKE DRIVE; Grades: KG – 04)
  • PHENIX CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 434; Location: 2307 SOUTH RAILROAD STREET; Grades: KG – 04)
  • SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 338; Location: 906 IDLE HOUR DR; Grades: KG – 04)
  • WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 263; Location: 1012 INGERSOLL DR; Grades: KG – 04)
  • MEADOWLANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 157; Location: 709 MEADOWLANE DR; Grades: KG – 04)

Private primary/middle schools in Phenix City:

  • PHENIX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 131; Location: P O BOX 1208 1309 TENTH AVE; Grades: PK – 8)
  • NEW TESTAMENT BAPTIST SCHOOL (Students: 12; Location: 9650 LEE ROAD 240; Grades: KG – 10)

Libraries

Library in Phenix City:

  • PHENIX CITY-RUSSELL CO PUB. LIBRARY (Operating income: $229,617; Location: 1501 17TH AVENUE; 67,644 books; 1,418 audio materials; 2,892 video materials; 113 serial subscriptions)

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