State
County
Land Area (mi²)
122.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
188.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
3.68% (820)
Growth Since 2010
19.35% (3,748)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Fernley, Nevada Population 2021
23,116
Fernley is a city located in Lyon County Nevada. With a 2020 population of 23,116, it is the 7th largest city in Nevada and the 1666th largest city in the United States . Fernley is currently growing at a rate of 3.68% annually and its population has increased by 19.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,368 in 2010. Fernley reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 129 miles, Fernley has a population density of 189 people per square mile.
The average household income in Fernley is $73,019 with a poverty rate of 9.91%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,147 per month, and the median house value is $221,200. The median age in Fernley is 38.4 years, 39.6 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
Fernley Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fernleywas:
- White: 83.87%
- Other race: 5.66%
- Two or more races: 5.01%
- Native American: 1.97%
- Black or African American: 1.84%
- Asian: 1.60%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
The current population of Fernley, Nevada is 23,116 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 21,476.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 19,368.
Fernley, Nevada Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60,904 | 1,697 | 2.79% |
| 2020 | 59,207 | 1,697 | 2.87% |
| 2019 | 57,510 | 1,697 | 2.95% |
| 2018 | 55,813 | 1,918 | 3.44% |
| 2017 | 53,895 | 1,188 | 2.20% |
| 2016 | 52,707 | 733 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 51,974 | 640 | 1.23% |
| 2014 | 51,334 | 244 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 51,090 | 119 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 50,971 | -414 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 51,385 | -660 | -1.28% |
| 2010 | 52,045 | 0.00% |
Fernley Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,831 | 83.87% |
| Some Other Race | 1,136 | 5.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1,005 | 5.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 396 | 1.97% |
| Black or African American | 369 | 1.84% |
| Asian | 321 | 1.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.05% |
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Fernley Population by Race
Fernley Population Pyramid $2021
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Fernley Population by Age
Fernley Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,419 | 2.7 | 67.9 |
| Married | 4,052 | 3.29 | 72.8 |
| Non Family | 2,280 | 1.31 | 68.1 |
| Female | 598 | 3.35 | 41.5 |
| Male | 489 | 3.56 | 59.7 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
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Fernley Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 468 | 3.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,264 | 9.12% |
| High School Graduate | 5,011 | 36.14% |
| Some College | 4,169 | 30.07% |
| Associates Degree | 1,127 | 8.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,382 | 9.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 444 | 3.20% |
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Fernley Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Fernley Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,606 | 9,700 | 1,586 |
| Hispanic | 2,062 | 1,346 | 132 |
| Other Race | 803 | 575 | 37 |
| Native American | 371 | 371 | 81 |
| 2+ Races | 337 | 337 | 9 |
| Black | 285 | 238 | |
| Asian | 231 | 152 | |
| Islander | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 21.83%.
Fernley Educational Attainment by Race
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$38,295
Average Earnings
$47,277
Average Male
$28,641
Average Female
Fernley Earnings by Educational Attainment
Fernley Language by Age
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Fernley Language
86.99% of Fernley residents speak only English, while 13.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.43% of the population.
Fernley Language
Fernley Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,381 | 1,413 | 9.83% |
| Hispanic | 3,787 | 258 | 6.81% |
| Multiple | 979 | 145 | 14.81% |
| Other | 1,136 | 134 | 11.80% |
| Native | 396 | 65 | 16.41% |
| Asian | 321 | 28 | 8.72% |
9.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.91%
Male Poverty Rate
11.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fernley
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fernley is Native, with 16.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fernley is Hispanic, with 6.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.49%.
Fernley Poverty
Fernley Poverty Rate by Education
Fernley Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
53.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Fernley Married by Age and Sex
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Fernley Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Fernley Marital Status by Race
Fernley Marital Status
Fernley Veterans by War
Fernley Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,073 | 15.95% |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 25.50% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 2.97% |
| Black | 53 | 14.36% |
| Native American | 50 | 13.48% |
| Asian | 8 | 3.46% |
Fernley Veterans by Race
Fernley Veterans by Education
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7.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
Fernley Veterans by Education
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59.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Fernley Employment by Age
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Fernley Employment by Race
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Fernley Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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32.37%
Born in Fernley
94.95%
Native Born
5.05%
Foreign Born
2.66%
Non Citizen
2.39%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.95% of Fernley residents were born in the United States, with 32.37% having been born in Nevada. 2.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Fernley Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,116 | 820 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 22,296 | 820 | 3.82% |
| 2019 | 21,476 | 820 | 3.97% |
| 2018 | 20,656 | 901 | 4.56% |
| 2017 | 19,755 | 461 | 2.39% |
| 2016 | 19,294 | 200 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 19,094 | 141 | 0.74% |
| 2014 | 18,953 | 30 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 18,923 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 18,922 | -191 | -1.00% |
| 2011 | 19,113 | -273 | -1.41% |
| 2010 | 19,386 | 0.00% |