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Fernley

Nevada · 22,895 residents · 122.723 sq mi
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Fernley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,525. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 14,352 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $256,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,895
+168%since 2000
from 8,543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
187 / sq mi
+168%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+6%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K9K15K20K26K1990201020202024Fernley
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,525
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,695 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,276
+57%since 2000
from $18,622 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,200
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,181
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $617 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+55%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(7,352)
Black0.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(758)
Asian0.7%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.3%(1,992)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(15,979)
Black1.3%(290)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(4,084)
Asian2.1%(481)
Other6.9%(1,585)
Diversity Score56.6%(12,969)
Diversity Score
57
+143%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fernley, Nevada?

Fernley, Nevada has about 22,895 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fernley, Nevada?

The typical household in Fernley, Nevada earns about $66,525 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 $256,200, and the typical rent is about $1,181 a month.

How educated are people in Fernley, Nevada?

About 11.3% 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 9.2% 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 17,731 residents, a change of about 343 percent over that period.

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