Phenix City, AL population by race
The table below shows Phenix City's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,252 | 42.31% |
| Black or African American | 18,517 | 48.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 64 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 495 | 1.29% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.13% |
| Some other race | 887 | 2.31% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,148 | 5.59% |
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Phenix City population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Phenix City has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Phenix City's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Phenix City population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 42.31% are white, 48.21% are Black or African American, 0.17% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.29% are Asian, 0.13% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.31% are some other race and 5.59% are multiracial.
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Phenix City, AL population by race.
The largest racial group in Phenix City is Black or African American with a population of 18,517 (48.21% of the total population).
Phenix City 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Phenix City is Black or African American with a population of 18,517 (48.21% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,148 (5.59% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Phenix City, AL
By ethnicity, 2,037 (5.30% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 36,376 (94.70% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Phenix City, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 18,311 (50.34% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Phenix City, AL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Phenix City's Non-Hispanic population.
Phenix City Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 15,482 | 42.56% |
| Black or African American alone | 18,311 | 50.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 45 | 0.12% |
| Asian alone | 495 | 1.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 50 | 0.14% |
| Some other race alone | 385 | 1.06% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,608 | 4.42% |
Among the Hispanic population in Phenix City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 633 (31.08% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Phenix City, AL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Phenix City's Hispanic population.
Phenix City Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 422 | 20.72% |
| Puerto Rican | 604 | 29.65% |
| Cuban | 378 | 18.56% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 633 | 31.08% |
Things to know
What percentage of Phenix City, AL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.30% of Phenix City population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Phenix City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 633 (31.08% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Phenix City, AL have?
Phenix City, AL has 18,517 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 48.21% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Phenix City is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Phenix City, AL?
With 94.70% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Phenix City.
That being said, with a 42.31% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Phenix City.
What is the majority race in Phenix City, AL?
With a population of 18,517 (48.21% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Phenix City.
Whites are second largest race in Phenix City, with 42.31% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates