Fernley is a city located in Lyon County Nevada. Fernley has a 2024 population of 25,316. Fernley is currently growing at a rate of 2.31% annually and its population has increased by 9.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,028 in 2020.
The average household income in Fernley is $96,132 with a poverty rate of 9.98%. The median age in Fernley is 35.9 years: 36.2 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fernley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,303 | 79.46% |
| Two or more races | 2,452 | 10.64% |
| Other race | 1,078 | 4.68% |
| Black or African American | 414 | 1.8% |
| Native American | 402 | 1.75% |
| Asian | 348 | 1.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.16% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,391 | 2.75 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 4,568 | 3.3 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Non Family | 2,440 | 1.26 | 68 | 32 |
| Female | 818 | 3.44 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Male | 565 | 3.69 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
73.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,018 | 6.44% |
| Associates Degree | 1,657 | 10.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,772 | 11.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 579 | 3.66% |
| High School Graduate | 5,870 | 37.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 610 | 3.86% |
| Some College | 4,313 | 27.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,753 | 10,961 | 1,876 |
| Hispanic | 2,333 | 1,620 | 219 |
| 2+ Races | 1,332 | 1,206 | 185 |
| Other Race | 792 | 497 | 90 |
| Native American | 402 | 344 | 71 |
| Asian | 308 | 295 | 82 |
| Black | 237 | 213 | 0 |
| Islander | 38 | 38 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 26.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,092 | $51,524 | $57,979 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,528 | $106,250 | $65,691 |
| High School Graduate | $45,870 | $60,074 | $23,392 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,250 | $54,821 | $21,778 |
| Overall | $48,832 | $58,687 | $33,690 |
| Some College | $53,048 | $58,602 | $46,964 |
$48,832
Average Earnings
$58,687
Average Male
$33,690
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.35% of Fernley residents speak only English, while 12.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,111 | 1,315 | 8.16% |
| Hispanic | 4,108 | 500 | 12.17% |
| Multiple | 2,428 | 326 | 13.43% |
| Other | 1,078 | 183 | 16.98% |
| Native | 402 | 96 | 23.88% |
| Black | 414 | 38 | 9.18% |
9.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.55%
Male Poverty Rate
11.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fernley is Native, with 23.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fernley is White, with 8.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.99% |
| High School | 12.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.36% |
| Some College | 4.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.84% |
| Female Employed | 4.91% |
| Male Employed | 3.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,672 | $103,603 |
| Households | $84,025 | $96,132 |
| Married Families | $93,864 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,829 | $61,679 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
53.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,283
Number of Veterans
2,036
Male Veterans
247
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 771 |
| Second Gulf War | 656 |
| First Gulf War | 570 |
| Korea | 81 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 698 |
| 75+ | 544 |
| 65 to 74 | 495 |
| 55 to 64 | 409 |
| 18 to 34 | 137 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,975 | 14.36% |
| Native American | 109 | 27.11% |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 7.58% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 2.78% |
| Black | 56 | 14.78% |
| Other Race | 29 | 3.06% |
| Asian | 7 | 2.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
38.17%
Born in Fernley
94.58%
Native Born
5.42%
Foreign Born
3.29%
Non Citizen
2.13%
Naturalized
94.58% of Fernley residents were born in the United States, with 38.17% having been born in Nevada. 3.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28,176 | 572 | 2.07% |
| 2028 | 27,604 | 572 | 2.12% |
| 2027 | 27,032 | 572 | 2.16% |
| 2026 | 26,460 | 572 | 2.21% |
| 2025 | 25,888 | 572 | 2.26% |
| 2024 | 25,316 | 572 | 2.31% |
| 2023 | 24,744 | 469 | 1.93% |
| 2022 | 24,275 | 702 | 2.98% |
| 2021 | 23,573 | 545 | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 23,028 | 1,554 | 7.24% |
| 2019 | 21,474 | 825 | 4% |
| 2018 | 20,649 | 880 | 4.45% |
| 2017 | 19,769 | 453 | 2.35% |
| 2016 | 19,316 | 215 | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 19,101 | 140 | 0.74% |
| 2014 | 18,961 | 30 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 18,931 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 18,922 | -192 | -1% |
| 2011 | 19,114 | -270 | -1.39% |
| 2010 | 19,384 | 0 | 0% |