Fernley, NV

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Fernley Overview

23,035
TOTAL POPULATION
11,860
MALE POPULATION
11,175
FEMALE POPULATION
106.13
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.22
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,125
PER CAPITA INCOME
$88,672
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$84,025
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
47.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
53.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
11,759
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fernley Zip Codes

Fernley Area Codes

Race in Fernley

The most populous races in Fernley are White / Caucasian (18,303 | 79.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4,132 | 17.9%), and Two or more Races (2,452 | 10.6%).
Race in Fernley
Race# Population% Population
Asian3481.5%
Black / African American4141.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific380.2%
Hispanic or Latino4,13217.9%
Native / Alaskan4021.8%
White / Caucasian18,30379.5%
Two or more Races2,45210.6%
Some other Race1,0784.7%
Total23,035100.0%

Ancestry in Fernley

The most populous ancestries reported in Fernley are Mexican (3,283 | 14.2%), German (3,035 | 13.2%), Irish (2,542 | 11.0%), English (2,207 | 9.6%), and European (1,542 | 6.7%), together accounting for 54.7% of all Fernley residents.
Ancestry in Fernley
Ancestry# Population% Population
African230.1%
Alaska Native110.1%
Alsatian80.0%
American6622.9%
Arab480.2%
Argentinean220.1%
Austrian300.1%
Basque50.0%
Bhutanese620.3%
Blackfeet150.1%
British500.2%
Burmese2401.0%
Cambodian230.1%
Canadian450.2%
Central American4532.0%
Central American Indian110.1%
Cherokee1060.5%
Chickasaw2211.0%
Choctaw860.4%
Comanche30.0%
Czech620.3%
Czechoslovakian460.2%
Danish4672.0%
Delaware530.2%
Dominican480.2%
Dutch2511.1%
Eastern European1190.5%
English2,2079.6%
Estonian600.3%
European1,5426.7%
French3751.6%
French Canadian950.4%
German3,03513.2%
Greek850.4%
Guatemalan1720.7%
Hungarian310.1%
Indian (Asian)1040.4%
Irish2,54211.0%
Iroquois100.0%
Italian8233.6%
Jamaican360.2%
Korean3711.6%
Lebanese310.1%
Mexican3,28314.2%
Mexican American Indian910.4%
Native Hawaiian560.2%
Navajo250.1%
Nicaraguan960.4%
Northern European370.2%
Norwegian6222.7%
Paiute1780.8%
Polish2841.2%
Portuguese2711.2%
Puerto Rican1650.7%
Russian820.4%
Salvadoran1850.8%
Samoan380.2%
Scandinavian1820.8%
Scotch-Irish3851.7%
Scottish3371.5%
Shoshone790.3%
Sioux860.4%
Slovak410.2%
South American220.1%
Spaniard830.4%
Spanish230.1%
Sri Lankan90.0%
Subsaharan African230.1%
Swedish2981.3%
Swiss770.3%
Thai310.1%
Tlingit-Haida20.0%
Welsh1410.6%
Yugoslavian1250.5%
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Immigrants in Fernley

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fernley came from Central America (882 | 3.8%), Latin America (882 | 3.8%), Mexico (822 | 3.6%), Asia (249 | 1.1%), and Eastern Asia (139 | 0.6%), together accounting for 12.9% of all Fernley residents.
Immigrants in Fernley
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Armenia130.1%
Asia2491.1%
Belarus110.1%
Canada760.3%
Central America8823.8%
China220.1%
Eastern Asia1390.6%
Eastern Europe110.1%
Europe420.2%
France150.1%
Germany160.1%
Guatemala600.3%
Hong Kong220.1%
India80.0%
Korea1170.5%
Latin America8823.8%
Mexico8223.6%
Pakistan130.1%
Philippines670.3%
South Central Asia210.1%
South Eastern Asia760.3%
Vietnam90.0%
Western Asia130.1%
Western Europe310.1%
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Sex and Age in Fernley

Sex and Age in Fernley

The most populous age groups in Fernley are 25 to 29 Years (1,069 | 9.0%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (1,001 | 9.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fernley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years647 (5.5%)708 (6.3%)
5 to 9 Years941 (7.9%)834 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Years801 (6.8%)740 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years813 (6.9%)817 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years393 (3.3%)522 (4.7%)
25 to 29 Years1,069 (9.0%)1,001 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Years995 (8.4%)928 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Years937 (7.9%)826 (7.4%)
40 to 44 Years738 (6.2%)654 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years781 (6.6%)633 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years647 (5.5%)706 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years665 (5.6%)499 (4.5%)
60 to 64 Years623 (5.2%)674 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years600 (5.1%)666 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years551 (4.6%)371 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years278 (2.3%)333 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years246 (2.1%)225 (2.0%)
85 Years and over135 (1.1%)38 (0.3%)
Total11,860 (100.0%)11,175 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fernley

Median Family Size in Fernley

The median family size in Fernley is 3.16 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,568 | 76.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (818 | 13.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fernley
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,568 (76.8%)3.21
Single Male/Father565 (9.5%)3.04
Single Female/Mother818 (13.8%)3.00
Total Families5,951 (100.0%)3.16

Median Household Size in Fernley

The median household size in Fernley is 2.75 persons per household, with single male/father households (565 | 6.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.69 persons per household. non-family households (2,440 | 29.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fernley
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,568 (54.4%)3.30
Single Male/Father565 (6.7%)3.69
Single Female/Mother818 (9.8%)3.44
Non-family2,440 (29.1%)1.26
Total Households8,391 (100.0%)2.75

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fernley

Out of a total of 8,391 households in Fernley, 5,951 (70.9%) are family households, while 2,440 (29.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,230, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,751.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fernley
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,751 (20.9%)
2-Person Households2,230 (26.6%)660 (7.9%)
3-Person Households1,141 (13.6%)23 (0.3%)
4-Person Households1,402 (16.7%)6 (0.1%)
5-Person Households862 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households165 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households151 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,951 (70.9%)2,440 (29.1%)

Female Fertility in Fernley

Fertility by Age in Fernley

Average fertility rate in Fernley is 112.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 205.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 82.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fernley
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years503 (82.1%)205.0
35 to 50 years110 (17.9%)50.0
Total613 (100.0%)112.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fernley

77.3% of women with births (613) in Fernley are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 23.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 17.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fernley
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years383 (76.1%)120 (23.9%)
35 to 50 years91 (82.7%)19 (17.3%)
Total474 (77.3%)139 (22.7%)

Fertility by Education in Fernley

Average fertility rate in Fernley is 112.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 161.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 19.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 45.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fernley
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School20 (3.3%)19.0
High School Diploma230 (37.5%)121.0
College or Associate's Degree278 (45.4%)137.0
Bachelor's Degree77 (12.6%)161.0
Graduate Degree8 (1.3%)151.0
Total613 (100.0%)112.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fernley

22.7% of women with births in Fernley are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fernley
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
High School Diploma174 (75.6%)56 (24.3%)
College or Associate's Degree215 (77.3%)63 (22.7%)
Bachelor's Degree77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total474 (77.3%)139 (22.7%)

Income in Fernley

Income Overview in Fernley

Per Capita Income in Fernley is $36,125, while median incomes of families and households are $88,672 and $84,025 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income23,035$36,125
Median Family Income5,951$88,672
Mean Family Income5,951$103,603
Median Household Income8,391$84,025
Mean Household Income8,391$96,132
Income Deficit5,951$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)23,03547.04%
Wage / Income Gap ($)23,03552.96¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index23,0350.38

Earnings by Sex in Fernley

Average Earnings in Fernley are $45,191, $54,833 for men and $29,041 for women, a difference of 47.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Fernley
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male6,658 (54.2%)$54,833
Female5,621 (45.8%)$29,041
Total12,279 (100.0%)$45,191

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fernley

The most common earnings brackets in Fernley are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (974 | 14.6%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (539 | 9.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fernley
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less159 (2.4%)444 (7.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99939 (0.6%)147 (2.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49955 (0.8%)160 (2.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999272 (4.1%)61 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499190 (2.9%)310 (5.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99969 (1.0%)249 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49914 (0.2%)274 (4.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999110 (1.7%)238 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49991 (1.4%)203 (3.6%)
$22,500 to $24,999144 (2.2%)337 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999178 (2.7%)483 (8.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999491 (7.4%)253 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999318 (4.8%)325 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999240 (3.6%)242 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999563 (8.5%)344 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999411 (6.2%)218 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999865 (13.0%)422 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999766 (11.5%)110 (2.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999974 (14.6%)539 (9.6%)
$100,000+709 (10.6%)262 (4.7%)
Total6,658 (100.0%)5,621 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fernley

Average earnings in Fernley are $58,687 for men and $33,690 for women, a difference of 42.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $106,250, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $51,524. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,691, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,778.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fernley
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$54,821$21,778
High School Diploma$60,074$23,392
College or Associate's Degree$58,602$46,964
Bachelor's Degree$51,524$57,979
Graduate Degree$106,250$65,691
Total$58,687$33,690

Family Income in Fernley

Family Income Brackets in Fernley

According to the Fernley family income data, there are 1,613 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.1% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 89 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Fernley
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001432.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991492.5%
$15,000 to $24,999891.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992384.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993996.7%
$50,000 to $74,9991,32722.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991,19620.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991,61327.1%
$150,000 to $199,9993696.2%
$200,000+4237.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fernley

5-person families (693 | 11.7%) account for the highest median family income in Fernley with $110,251 per family, while 2-person families (2,491 | 41.9%) have the highest median income of $42,930 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fernley
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,491 (41.9%)$85,859
3-Person Families1,405 (23.6%)$84,034
4-Person Families1,091 (18.3%)$88,849
5-Person Families693 (11.7%)$110,251
6-Person Families198 (3.3%)$107,569
7+ Person Families73 (1.2%)$80,724
Total5,951 (100.0%)$88,672

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fernley

The median family income in Fernley is $88,672, with families comprising 3+ earners (654) having the highest median family income of $115,903, while families with 1 earner (2,153) have the lowest median family income of $68,287, accounting for 11.0% and 36.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fernley
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners839 (14.1%)$69,779
1 Earner2,153 (36.2%)$68,287
2 Earners2,305 (38.7%)$111,221
3+ Earners654 (11.0%)$115,903
Total5,951 (100.0%)$88,672

Household Income in Fernley

Household Income Brackets in Fernley

With 2,089 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Fernley, accounting for 24.9% of all households. In contrast, only 176 households (2.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Fernley
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004365.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991762.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992853.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992523.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991,02412.2%
$50,000 to $74,9991,59419.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991,41816.9%
$100,000 to $149,9992,08924.9%
$150,000 to $199,9996047.2%
$200,000+5126.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fernley

The median household income in Fernley is $84,025, with the highest median household income of $94,737 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,426 households (40.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $47,295, with 280 households (3.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fernley
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years280 (3.3%)$47,295
25 to 44 Years3,426 (40.8%)$94,737
45 to 64 Years2,449 (29.2%)$87,980
65+ Years2,236 (26.7%)$65,097
Total8,391 (100.0%)$84,025

Poverty in Fernley

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fernley

With 8.6% poverty level for males and 11.5% for females among the residents of Fernley, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 211 males (19.4%) and 102 females (44.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fernley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years37 (5.8%)95 (13.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)102 (44.4%)
6 to 11 Years211 (19.4%)157 (18.6%)
12 to 14 Years25 (6.8%)43 (10.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years20 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years87 (11.9%)96 (11.0%)
25 to 34 Years136 (6.6%)199 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years154 (9.2%)163 (11.0%)
45 to 54 Years51 (3.6%)96 (7.2%)
55 to 64 Years106 (8.2%)145 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years149 (13.0%)133 (12.8%)
75 Years and over32 (4.9%)45 (7.5%)
Total1,008 (8.6%)1,274 (11.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fernley

According to the poverty statistics in Fernley, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fernley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years601 (94.2%)613 (86.6%)
5 Years214 (100.0%)128 (55.6%)
6 to 11 Years879 (80.6%)687 (81.4%)
12 to 14 Years345 (93.2%)367 (89.5%)
15 Years84 (100.0%)217 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years370 (94.9%)248 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years645 (88.1%)778 (89.0%)
25 to 34 Years1,928 (93.4%)1,730 (89.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,521 (90.8%)1,317 (89.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,377 (96.4%)1,243 (92.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,182 (91.8%)1,028 (87.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,002 (87.1%)904 (87.2%)
75 Years and over627 (95.1%)551 (92.4%)
Total10,775 (91.4%)9,811 (88.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fernley

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fernley show that 5.0% or 226 of the total 4,568 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 35.9%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.6%, which includes 25 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fernley
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,272 (96.2%)91 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children1,551 (98.4%)25 (1.6%)
3 or 4 Children494 (83.7%)96 (16.3%)
5 or more Children25 (64.1%)14 (35.9%)
Total4,342 (95.1%)226 (5.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fernley

According to the poverty data in Fernley, 17.0% or 96 single-father households and 14.2% or 116 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 36 households (16.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fernley
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)36 (16.3%)
1 or 2 Children87 (18.8%)80 (15.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total96 (17.0%)116 (14.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fernley

The poverty data for Fernley shows that 226 of the married-couple family households (5.0%) and 212 of the single-parent households (15.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (35.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fernley
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children91 (3.8%)36 (11.8%)
1 or 2 Children25 (1.6%)167 (17.3%)
3 or 4 Children96 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children14 (35.9%)9 (100.0%)
Total226 (5.0%)212 (15.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Fernley

Employment by Class of Employer in Fernley

Among the 10,970 employed individuals in Fernley, private company employees (8,358 | 76.2%), local government employees (744 | 6.8%), and state government employees (705 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fernley
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees8,35876.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1571.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3713.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations3773.4%
Local Government Employees7446.8%
State Government Employees7056.4%
Federal Government Employees2582.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total10,970100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fernley

According to the labor force statistics for Fernley, out of the total population over 16 years of age (18,063), 65.1% or 11,759 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 541 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 88.2% or 807 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.1% or 178 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fernley
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years750 (56.4%)12 (1.6%)
20 to 24 Years807 (88.2%)178 (22.1%)
25 to 29 Years1,718 (83.0%)160 (9.3%)
30 to 34 Years1,461 (76.0%)29 (2.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,770 (87.8%)94 (3.4%)
45 to 54 Years2,178 (78.7%)37 (1.7%)
55 to 59 Years843 (72.4%)19 (2.3%)
60 to 64 Years585 (45.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years586 (26.8%)18 (3.1%)
75 Years and over51 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,759 (65.1%)541 (4.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fernley

According to labor force statistics for Fernley, 77.2% of individuals (9,554) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (12,376) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 334 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.9% or 1,389 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.3% or 262 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fernley
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School715 (58.2%)50 (4.1%)
High School Diploma3,585 (74.2%)353 (7.3%)
College / Associate Degree3,869 (82.0%)42 (0.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,389 (86.9%)13 (0.8%)
Total9,554 (77.2%)433 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fernley

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fernley are Management (1,048 | 9.5%), Community & Social Service (644 | 5.8%), Business & Financial (381 | 3.5%), Education Instruction & Library (309 | 2.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (306 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fernley

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fernley, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (69.1%), Business & Financial (64.6%), and Architecture & Engineering (53.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fernley
OccupationMaleFemale
Management553 (52.8%)495 (47.2%)
Business & Financial246 (64.6%)135 (35.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science156 (52.5%)141 (47.5%)
Computers & Mathematics67 (69.1%)30 (30.9%)
Architecture & Engineering89 (53.3%)78 (46.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 86 (13.4%)558 (86.7%)
Education, Arts & Media53 (22.8%)179 (77.2%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library26 (8.4%)283 (91.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment7 (12.7%)48 (87.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating106 (34.6%)200 (65.4%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)180 (100.0%)
Total (Category)1,147 (42.9%)1,529 (57.1%)
Total (Overall)6,131 (55.5%)4,911 (44.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fernley are Food Preparation & Serving (964 | 8.7%), Security & Protection (504 | 4.6%), Personal Care & Service (366 | 3.3%), Law Enforcement (355 | 3.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (262 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Fernley

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fernley, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (96.3%), Security & Protection (91.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (78.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (97.5%), Healthcare Support (74.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fernley
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support54 (25.2%)160 (74.8%)
Security & Protection459 (91.1%)45 (8.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention117 (78.5%)32 (21.5%)
Law Enforcement342 (96.3%)13 (3.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving419 (43.5%)545 (56.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance141 (53.8%)121 (46.2%)
Personal Care & Service9 (2.5%)357 (97.5%)
Total (Category)1,082 (46.8%)1,228 (53.2%)
Total (Overall)6,131 (55.5%)4,911 (44.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fernley are Office & Administration (1,332 | 12.1%), and Sales & Related (840 | 7.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fernley

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fernley
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related555 (66.1%)285 (33.9%)
Office & Administration393 (29.5%)939 (70.5%)
Total (Category)948 (43.6%)1,224 (56.4%)
Total (Overall)6,131 (55.5%)4,911 (44.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fernley are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (788 | 7.1%), Construction & Extraction (524 | 4.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (50 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fernley

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fernley
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction462 (88.2%)62 (11.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair724 (91.9%)64 (8.1%)
Total (Category)1,236 (90.7%)126 (9.2%)
Total (Overall)6,131 (55.5%)4,911 (44.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fernley are Production (1,191 | 10.8%), Material Moving (739 | 6.7%), and Transportation (592 | 5.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fernley

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fernley
OccupationMaleFemale
Production747 (62.7%)444 (37.3%)
Transportation465 (78.5%)127 (21.4%)
Material Moving506 (68.5%)233 (31.5%)
Total (Category)1,718 (68.1%)804 (31.9%)
Total (Overall)6,131 (55.5%)4,911 (44.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fernley

Employment Industries in Fernley

The major employment industries in Fernley include Manufacturing (2,229 | 20.2%), Retail Trade (1,054 | 9.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (950 | 8.6%), Transportation & Warehousing (943 | 8.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (843 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Fernley

Employment Industries by Sex in Fernley

The Fernley industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (90.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (78.3%), and Professional & Scientific (70.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fernley
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction615 (89.9%)69 (10.1%)
Manufacturing1,507 (67.6%)722 (32.4%)
Wholesale Trade463 (75.3%)152 (24.7%)
Retail Trade567 (53.8%)487 (46.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing773 (82.0%)170 (18.0%)
Utilities18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information28 (68.3%)13 (31.7%)
Finance & Insurance72 (30.6%)163 (69.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing113 (57.1%)85 (42.9%)
Professional & Scientific188 (29.5%)449 (70.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support224 (61.0%)143 (39.0%)
Educational Services51 (9.6%)483 (90.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance206 (21.7%)744 (78.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation217 (39.9%)327 (60.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services411 (48.7%)432 (51.2%)
Public Administration393 (62.2%)239 (37.8%)
Total6,131 (55.5%)4,911 (44.5%)

Education in Fernley

School Enrollment in Fernley

The most common levels of schooling among the 5,570 students in Fernley are elementary school (1,389 | 24.9%), middle school (1,263 | 22.7%), and high school (1,193 | 21.4%).
School Enrollment in Fernley
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3786.8%
Kindergarten3285.9%
Elementary School1,38924.9%
Middle School1,26322.7%
High School1,19321.4%
College / Undergraduate82014.7%
Graduate / Professional1993.6%
Total5,570100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fernley

Out of a total of 5,570 students who are enrolled in schools in Fernley, 317 (5.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,253 (94.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 134 (49.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 879 (99.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fernley
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds138 (50.7%)134 (49.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,544 (96.8%)51 (3.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,515 (98.4%)24 (1.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds879 (99.0%)9 (1.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds307 (93.6%)21 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds177 (94.2%)11 (5.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds451 (95.6%)21 (4.4%)
35 Years and over239 (83.0%)49 (17.0%)
Total5,253 (94.3%)317 (5.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fernley

Business (594 | 22.8%), education (317 | 12.2%), social sciences (293 | 11.3%), arts & humanities (278 | 10.7%), and bio, nature & agricultural (233 | 9.0%) are the most common fields of study among 2,601 individuals in Fernley who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fernley
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics762.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2339.0%
Physical & Health Sciences953.6%
Psychology722.8%
Social Sciences29311.3%
Engineering1385.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1365.2%
Business59422.8%
Education31712.2%
Literature & Languages321.2%
Liberal Arts & History1817.0%
Visual & Performing Arts983.8%
Communications582.2%
Arts & Humanities27810.7%
Total2,601100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fernley

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fernley

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fernley are males with 2 vehicles (2,512, accounting for 40.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,493, making up 53.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fernley
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle11 (0.2%)23 (0.5%)
1 Vehicle822 (13.2%)715 (15.1%)
2 Vehicles2,512 (40.3%)1,493 (31.5%)
3 Vehicles1,551 (24.9%)1,316 (27.8%)
4 Vehicles664 (10.6%)357 (7.5%)
5 or more Vehicles675 (10.8%)831 (17.5%)
Total6,235 (100.0%)4,735 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fernley

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fernley are 30 to 34 minutes (1,482 commuters, 14.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,473 commuters, 14.1%), and 5 to 9 minutes (1,338 commuters, 12.8%).
Commute Time in Fernley
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3173.0%
5 to 9 Minutes1,33812.8%
10 to 14 Minutes1,47314.1%
15 to 19 Minutes9829.4%
20 to 24 Minutes7627.3%
25 to 29 Minutes5365.1%
30 to 34 Minutes1,48214.2%
35 to 39 Minutes4504.3%
40 to 44 Minutes8518.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1,21511.6%
60 to 89 Minutes8468.1%
90 or more Minutes1991.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Fernley

The most common commute times in Fernley are 30 to 34 minutes (936 commuters, 15.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (911 commuters, 20.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fernley
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes57 (0.9%)260 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes427 (7.1%)911 (20.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes798 (13.3%)675 (15.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes579 (9.6%)403 (9.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes630 (10.5%)132 (3.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes412 (6.9%)124 (2.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes936 (15.6%)546 (12.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes345 (5.7%)105 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes538 (8.9%)313 (7.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes616 (10.2%)599 (13.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes535 (8.9%)311 (7.0%)
90 or more Minutes135 (2.2%)64 (1.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fernley

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fernley are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (1,204, 20.0%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (594, 13.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fernley
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM821 (13.7%)444 (10.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM833 (13.9%)217 (4.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM672 (11.2%)37 (0.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM443 (7.4%)594 (13.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM407 (6.8%)415 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM555 (9.2%)592 (13.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM256 (4.3%)371 (8.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM214 (3.6%)501 (11.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM40 (0.7%)140 (3.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM180 (3.0%)210 (4.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM16 (0.3%)74 (1.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM30 (0.5%)10 (0.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM337 (5.6%)478 (10.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,204 (20.0%)360 (8.1%)
Total6,008 (100.0%)4,443 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fernley

Occupancy by Ownership in Fernley

Of the total 8,391 dwellings in Fernley, owner-occupied units account for 6,135 (73.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,256 (26.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fernley
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6,13573.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,25626.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units8,391100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fernley

Occupancy by Household Size in Fernley
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,75120.9%
2-Person Household2,89034.4%
3-Person Household1,16413.9%
4+ Person Household2,58630.8%
Total Housing Units8,391100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fernley

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fernley
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,189 (67.9%)562 (32.1%)
2-Person Household2,341 (81.0%)549 (19.0%)
3-Person Household774 (66.5%)390 (33.5%)
4+ Person Household1,831 (70.8%)755 (29.2%)
Total Housing Units6,135 (73.1%)2,256 (26.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fernley

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fernley
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School324 (55.8%)257 (44.2%)
High School Diploma1,907 (65.8%)992 (34.2%)
College/Associate Degree2,643 (74.8%)892 (25.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,261 (91.6%)115 (8.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fernley

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fernley
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,84222.0%
35 to 44 Years1,86422.2%
45 to 54 Years1,09213.0%
55 to 64 Years1,35716.2%
65 to 74 Years1,47317.5%
75 to 84 Years6217.4%
85 Years and Over1421.7%
Total8,391100.0%

Housing Finances in Fernley

Median Income by Occupancy in Fernley

Median Income by Occupancy in Fernley
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied6,135 (73.1%)$93,760
Renter-Occupied2,256 (26.9%)$59,000
Average8,391 (100.0%)$84,025

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fernley

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fernley
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000113 (1.8%)127 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999118 (1.9%)79 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99944 (0.7%)133 (5.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99939 (0.6%)44 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999167 (2.7%)34 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999220 (3.6%)32 (1.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999538 (8.8%)487 (21.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,046 (17.1%)548 (24.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,003 (16.4%)412 (18.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,842 (30.0%)250 (11.1%)
$150,000 or more1,005 (16.4%)110 (4.9%)
Total6,135 (100.0%)2,256 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fernley

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fernley
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300226 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499675 (11.0%)166 (7.4%)
$500 to $799512 (8.4%)25 (1.1%)
$800 to $999343 (5.6%)501 (22.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,401 (22.8%)617 (27.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,851 (30.2%)599 (26.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499900 (14.7%)308 (13.7%)
$2,500 to $2,99973 (1.2%)14 (0.6%)
$3,000 or more154 (2.5%)14 (0.6%)
Total6,135 (100.0%)2,256 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fernley

Housing Structures in Fernley

Housing Structures in Fernley
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached6,47477.1%
Single Unit, Attached1972.4%
2 Unit Apartments2102.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2012.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2503.0%
10 or more Apartments1341.6%
Mobile Home / Other92511.0%
Total8,391100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fernley

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fernley
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached5,435 (84.0%)1,039 (16.1%)
Single Unit, Attached7 (3.5%)190 (96.5%)
2 Unit Apartments66 (31.4%)144 (68.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)201 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments15 (6.0%)235 (94.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)134 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other612 (66.2%)313 (33.8%)
Total6,135 (73.1%)2,256 (26.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fernley

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fernley
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room30 (0.5%)31 (1.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms147 (2.4%)388 (17.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,203 (35.9%)878 (38.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,554 (41.6%)837 (37.1%)
8 or more Rooms1,201 (19.6%)122 (5.4%)
Total6,135 (100.0%)2,256 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fernley

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fernley
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,890 (79.7%)1,400 (62.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas189 (3.1%)27 (1.2%)
Electricity824 (13.4%)829 (36.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene59 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels173 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,135 (100.0%)2,256 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fernley

Household Vehicle Usage in Fernley
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle71 (1.2%)165 (7.3%)
1 Vehicle927 (15.1%)816 (36.2%)
2 Vehicles2,716 (44.3%)861 (38.2%)
3 or more Vehicles2,421 (39.5%)414 (18.3%)
Total6,135 (100.0%)2,256 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fernley

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fernley

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,5514,584
Median Property Value$279,500$339,800
Median Household Income$76,917$804
Monthly Housing Costs$470$144
Real Estate Taxes$1,809$391

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fernley

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fernley
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000129 (8.3%)131 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999184 (11.9%)76 (1.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999580 (37.4%)1,288 (28.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999530 (34.2%)2,650 (57.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99973 (4.7%)344 (7.5%)
$750,000 to $999,99955 (3.5%)95 (2.1%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,551 (100.0%)4,584 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fernley

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fernley
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00092 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99990 (5.8%)139 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999139 (9.0%)160 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999170 (11.0%)81 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999273 (17.6%)368 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999208 (13.4%)773 (16.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999378 (24.4%)795 (17.3%)
$150,000 or more201 (13.0%)1,464 (31.9%)
Total1,551 (100.0%)4,584 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fernley

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fernley
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x470 (30.3%)98,636 (2,151.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x179 (11.5%)606 (13.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x290 (18.7%)1,182 (25.8%)
4.0x or more586 (37.8%)938 (20.5%)
Total1,551 (100.0%)4,584 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fernley

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fernley
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800291 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499264 (17.0%)336 (7.3%)
$800 to $1,499938 (60.5%)956 (20.9%)
Total1,551 (100.0%)4,584 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fernley

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fernley

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fernley
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,653 (90.7%)170 (9.3%)
6 to 18 Years3,739 (92.2%)314 (7.7%)
19 to 25 Years1,353 (75.8%)433 (24.2%)
26 to 34 Years2,830 (83.5%)559 (16.5%)
35 to 44 Years2,913 (92.6%)234 (7.4%)
45 to 54 Years2,546 (92.2%)214 (7.7%)
55 to 64 Years2,264 (92.0%)197 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,110 (96.4%)78 (3.6%)
75 Years and older1,255 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20,663 (90.4%)2,199 (9.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fernley

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fernley
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,653 (90.7%)170 (9.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,739 (92.2%)314 (7.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,353 (75.8%)433 (24.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fernley

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fernley
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,308 (82.5%)278 (17.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,944 (80.6%)469 (19.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,641 (92.1%)312 (7.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,834 (91.4%)361 (8.6%)
$100,000 and over9,936 (92.7%)779 (7.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fernley

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fernley
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6432 (23.7%)1,333 (73.1%)
6 to 18 Years895 (22.1%)3,018 (74.5%)
19 to 25 Years161 (9.0%)1,257 (70.4%)
25 to 34 Years597 (17.6%)2,341 (69.1%)
35 to 44 Years515 (16.4%)2,608 (82.9%)
45 to 54 Years533 (19.3%)2,211 (80.1%)
55 to 64 Years907 (36.8%)1,596 (64.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,055 (93.9%)1,037 (47.4%)
75 Years and over1,233 (98.3%)834 (66.4%)
Total7,328 (32.1%)16,235 (71.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fernley

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fernley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years63 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years132 (6.0%)81 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years79 (3.0%)241 (8.6%)
35 to 64 Years520 (11.9%)618 (15.5%)
65 to 74 Years333 (28.9%)178 (17.2%)
75 Years and over296 (44.9%)234 (39.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fernley

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fernley: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years63 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)23 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years3 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years169 (3.9%)29 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years97 (8.4%)29 (2.8%)
75 Years and over246 (37.3%)61 (10.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fernley: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years57 (2.1%)109 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years123 (2.8%)139 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years42 (3.6%)59 (5.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (1.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fernley: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years132 (6.0%)81 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (0.7%)115 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years158 (3.6%)163 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years11 (1.0%)32 (3.1%)
75 Years and over85 (12.9%)37 (6.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fernley: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years130 (3.0%)322 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years231 (20.1%)147 (14.2%)
75 Years and over130 (19.7%)196 (32.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fernley: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years25 (1.1%)8 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years7 (0.3%)20 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years12 (0.3%)118 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years71 (6.2%)23 (2.2%)
75 Years and over34 (5.2%)68 (11.4%)

Technology Access in Fernley

Computing Device Access in Fernley

Computing Device Access in Fernley
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6,68579.7%
Smartphone7,59590.5%
Tablet5,27662.9%
No Computing Device2593.1%
Total8,391100.0%

Internet Access in Fernley

Internet Access in Fernley
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet310.4%
Broadband Home5,86069.8%
Cellular Data Only1,24214.8%
Satellite Internet5937.1%
No Internet94311.2%
Total8,391100.0%

Fernley Summary

Fernley is a city located in Lyon County, Nevada, United States. The population was 19,368 at the 2010 census, up from 13,765 at the 2000 census. Fernley is located in the Lahontan Valley, near the eastern edge of the Carson Sink, and is part of the Reno–Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Fernley was founded in 1904 as a railroad town, and was named after the local rancher, William Fernley. The town was originally located near the present-day intersection of Main Street and US 50. In the early 1900s, Fernley was a small farming community, with a population of only a few hundred people.
In the 1950s, Fernley began to experience rapid growth due to the construction of the Fernley & Lassen Railway, which connected the town to Reno and Sparks. The railway brought in new businesses and industries, and the population of Fernley began to grow.
In the late 1990s, Fernley experienced another period of rapid growth due to the construction of the Fernley Industrial Park. The industrial park brought in new businesses and industries, and the population of Fernley began to grow again.

Geography

Fernley is located at the intersection of Interstate 80 and US 50, in the Lahontan Valley of western Nevada. The city is located at the eastern edge of the Carson Sink, a large desert basin. The city is located about 25 miles east of Reno, and about 50 miles west of Winnemucca.
The city has a total area of 16.2 square miles, of which 16.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.

Economy

Fernley’s economy is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The city is home to several large agricultural operations, including the Fernley & Lassen Railway, which transports agricultural products to Reno and Sparks.
Fernley is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the Fernley Industrial Park, which is home to several large companies, including Amazon, Walmart, and Target.
Fernley is also a popular tourist destination, with several attractions, including the Fernley Speedway, the Fernley Museum, and the Fernley Aquatic Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 19,368 people, 6,845 households, and 5,072 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,196.3 people per square mile. There were 7,541 housing units at an average density of 467.3 per square mile.
The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 1.2% African American, 1.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 14.2% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $51,945. Males had a median income of $41,945 versus $30,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fernley?
Total Population of Fernley is 23,035.
What is the Total Male Population of Fernley?
Total Male Population of Fernley is 11,860.
What is the Total Female Population of Fernley?
Total Female Population of Fernley is 11,175.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fernley?
There are 106.13 Males per 100 Females in Fernley.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fernley?
There are 94.22 Females per 100 Males in Fernley.
What is the Median Population Age in Fernley?
Median Population Age in Fernley is 35.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fernley
Average Family Size in Fernley is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fernley
Average Household Size in Fernley is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fernley?
Per Capita income in Fernley is $36,125.
What is the Median Family Income in Fernley?
Median Family Income in Fernley is $88,672.
What is the Median Household income in Fernley?
Median Household Income in Fernley is $84,025.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fernley?
Income or Wage Gap in Fernley is 47.0%.
Women in Fernley earn 53.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fernley?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fernley is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fernley?
There are 11,759 People in the Labor Forcein in Fernley.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fernley?
65.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Fernley.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fernley?
Unemployment Rate in Fernley is 4.6%.