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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fernley

Nevada · 8,543 residents · 122.723 sq mi
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Fernley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,695. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $111,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,543
+65%since 1990
from 5,164 in 1990
1990 – 2025
70 / sq mi
+65%since 1990
from 42 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.8
+3%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K9K15K20K26K1990201020202024Fernley
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,695
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,677 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,622
+48%since 1990
from $12,562 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$111,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$617
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $415 in 1990
US average: $602
74.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
25.8% rent
2.5
+1%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(4,944)
Black0.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(338)
Asian1.6%(84)
Diversity Score23.5%(1,214)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(7,352)
Black0.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(758)
Asian0.7%(58)
Diversity Score23.3%(1,992)
23
−1%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−26%since 1990
from 28.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fernley, Nevada?

Fernley, Nevada has about 8,543 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fernley, Nevada?

The typical household in Fernley, Nevada earns about $44,695 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 $111,100, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Fernley, Nevada?

About 10.8% 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 6.3% 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 3,379 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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

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