Phenix City, Alabama
Competitive — shifted 5.7pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 39K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 40.0% |
Hispanic / Latino | 6.0% |
Black / African American | 49.1% |
Asian | 1.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.5% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+3.4 |
| 2020 | Biden+2.2 |
| 2016 | Trump+2.3 |
| 2012 | Romney+8.3 |
| 2008 | Obama+0.5 |
Phenix City, Alabama is a city that has a population of 38,816. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+3.4. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.7% | 51.1% | R+3.4 | R+5.7 |
| 2020 | 50.5% | 48.2% | D+2.2 | D+4.5 |
| 2016 | 47.5% | 49.7% | R+2.3 | D+6.1 |
| 2012 | 45.8% | 54.2% | R+8.3 | R+8.8 |
| 2008 | 49.7% | 49.2% | D+0.5 | — |
What defines Phenix City?
Phenix City has flipped between parties in each of the last three elections — a fiercely contested battleground. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- The 2008 election was decided by just 0.5 points — razor-thin
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2020, Republicans in 2024
- Swung 5.7 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | Phenix City | National |
|---|---|---|
Black / African American | 49.1% | 12.2% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 40.0% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 6.0% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.5% | 4.0% |
Asian | 1.0% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Phenix City? 38,816 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.