Fernley, NV Demographics

A map of Fernley's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,215	15,979	66.9%	69.8%
Hispanic	5,221	4,084	21.6%	17.8%
Multiracial	1,721	1,523	7.1%	6.7%
Asian	479	481	2.0%	2.1%
Native American/Other	402	538	1.7%	2.3%
Black	187	290	0.8%	1.3%

Fernley, Nevada has an estimated population of 24,225, an increase from the 22,895 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.9% White, 21.6% Hispanic, 7.1% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fernley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fernley has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nevada overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fernley, that probability was 47.5% in 2020 and 50.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fernley is ranked the 15th most populous place in Nevada, out of 132 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fernley was ranked the 15th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fernley's White Population

16,215 residents of Fernley, or 66.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fernley is significantly higher than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Fernley ranks 88th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fernley's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Fernley's population has decreased from 69.8% to 66.9%.

Fernley is more White than neighboring Wadsworth (23% White), and Nixon (3.6% White). Fernley is less White than neighboring Silver Springs (83.8% White), Stagecoach (82.7% White), and Fallon (69.5% White).

Fernley's Black Population

187 residents of Fernley, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fernley is lower than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Fernley ranks 34th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fernley's Black population has declined by an estimated 35.5%. Black residents' share of Fernley's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.8%.

Fernley is more Black than neighboring Wadsworth (0% Black). Fernley is less Black than neighboring Silver Springs (1.2% Black), Stagecoach (1.4% Black), Nixon (4.3% Black), and Fallon (2.7% Black).

Fernley's Asian Population

479 residents of Fernley, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fernley is lower than in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Fernley ranks 35th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fernley's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Fernley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Fernley is more Asian than neighboring Wadsworth (0.7% Asian), Silver Springs (1.1% Asian), and Stagecoach (0% Asian). Fernley is less Asian than neighboring Fallon (3.2% Asian).

Fernley's Hispanic Population

5,221 residents of Fernley, or 21.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fernley is lower than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Fernley ranks 37th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fernley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Fernley's population has increased from 17.8% to 21.6%.

Fernley is more Hispanic than neighboring Wadsworth (14% Hispanic), Silver Springs (5.6% Hispanic), Stagecoach (9.5% Hispanic), Nixon (16.4% Hispanic), and Fallon (16.6% Hispanic).

Fernley's Native American/Other Population

402 residents of Fernley, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fernley is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Fernley ranks 46th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fernley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fernley's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.7%.

Fernley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Silver Springs (0.9% Native American/Other), Stagecoach (1% Native American/Other), and Fallon (1.6% Native American/Other). Fernley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wadsworth (60.1% Native American/Other), and Nixon (69.2% Native American/Other).

Fernley's Multiracial Population

1,721 residents of Fernley, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fernley is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Fernley ranks 24th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fernley's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Fernley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.1%.

Fernley is more Multiracial than neighboring Wadsworth (2.1% Multiracial), Stagecoach (5.5% Multiracial), Nixon (4.6% Multiracial), and Fallon (6.3% Multiracial). Fernley is less Multiracial than neighboring Silver Springs (7.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.