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Fernley

Nevada · 26,214 residents (2025 est.) · 122.723 sq mi
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Fernley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,517. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 15,682 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $366,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,225
+184%since 2000
from 8,543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
197 / sq mi
+99%since 2009
from 99 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+5%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:26,214 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K9K15K20K26K1990201020202024Fernley
202424K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.5%(1,569)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(1,594)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.5%(1,581)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196%(1,458)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(1,385)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.3%(3,949)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.7%(3,797)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.5%(2,776)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.2%(2,461)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.3%(2,248)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.2%(1,269)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(138)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,517
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,695 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,038
+99%since 2000
from $18,622 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+9%since 2010
from 0.345 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,700
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,570
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $617 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
−1%since 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
63
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fernley on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(7,352)
Black0.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(758)
Asian0.7%(58)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(16,215)
Black0.8%(187)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(5,221)
Asian2%(479)
Other8.8%(2,123)
Diversity Score
62
+58%since 2009
from 39 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican17.1%(4,151)
Guatemalan1.2%(296)
Salvadoran0.6%(145)
Spaniard0.6%(138)
Puerto Rican0.5%(131)
Argentine0.3%(77)
Colombian0.2%(41)
Dominican0.1%(30)
Asian origin
Filipino0.7%(179)
Chinese0.6%(142)
Korean0.4%(85)
Japanese0.1%(20)
Mien0%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.5%(119)
Samoan0.1%(31)
Ancestry
Irish11.9%(2,881)
English11.7%(2,831)
German10.2%(2,478)
American3.7%(889)
Italian3.2%(781)
Scotch-Irish1.9%(458)
Scottish1.4%(351)
French1.4%(339)
Danish1.2%(284)
Swedish0.9%(219)
Portuguese0.9%(214)
Polish0.8%(186)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.7%(181)
Norwegian0.7%(173)
Hungarian0.6%(141)
Greek0.6%(139)
Welsh0.5%(123)
Canadian0.3%(66)
Russian0.2%(60)
Ukrainian0.2%(54)
Austrian0.2%(47)
British0.2%(42)
West Indian0.1%(34)
Jamaican0.1%(34)
Arab0.1%(24)
Lebanese0.1%(24)
Finnish0.1%(24)
Czech0.1%(21)
Swiss0.1%(19)
Belgian0%(8)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 80.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 86.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 11.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.9%(3,382)
Married50.4%(5,034)
Widowed1.8%(178)
Divorced13.9%(1,386)
Women 15+
Never married25.6%(2,435)
Married53.9%(5,117)
Widowed5.8%(549)
Divorced14.7%(1,400)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fernley, Nevada?

Fernley, Nevada has about 24,225 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fernley, Nevada?

The typical household in Fernley, Nevada earns about $89,517 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fernley, Nevada expensive?

In Fernley, Nevada, the median home is worth about $366,700, and the typical rent is about $1,570 a month.

How educated are people in Fernley, Nevada?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fernley, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fernley, Nevada?

About 12.8% of people in Fernley, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fernley, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Fernley, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,061 residents, a change of about 369 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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