Phenix City is a city in Alabama state in USA with a population of 36461 residents.. The poverty rate of Phenix City is 24.7%, which is 76% higher than national average. The typical household in Phenix City earns $41842 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 6 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 57.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Phenix City, only 87% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Phenix City remained 6.5%, which is 38% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Phenix City, only 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 37% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Phenix City is 94, which is 6% lower than national average. Median home value in Phenix City is $130100 , which is 43% lower than national average. While median income in Phenix City remained $41842, which is 38% lower than national average.