Fernley, NV Demographics

A map of Fernley's Population by Race

Fernley, Nevada had a population of 22,895 in 2020. It was 69.8% White, 1.3% Black, 2.1% Asian, 17.8% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 6.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fernley, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 133 places in Nevada, Fernley is the 15th most populous. 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's White Population

15,979 residents of Fernley identify as White, or 69.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Fernley considerably larger than the White share of the population of Nevada (45.9% White). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Fernley is ranked #87 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fernley is more White than neighboring Wadsworth (21.7% White), Nixon (1.5% White), and Fallon (67.1% White). Fernley is less White than neighboring Silver Springs (79.2% White), and Stagecoach (79.3% White).

Fernley's Black Population

290 residents of Fernley identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fernley slightly less than the Black share of the population of Nevada (9.4% Black). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Fernley is ranked #32 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fernley is more Black than neighboring Wadsworth (0.6% Black), Silver Springs (0.7% Black), Stagecoach (0% Black), and Nixon (0.2% Black). Fernley is less Black than neighboring Fallon (3.2% Black).

Fernley's Asian Population

481 residents of Fernley identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fernley slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Nevada (8.6% Asian). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Fernley is ranked #35 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fernley is more Asian than neighboring Wadsworth (0.6% Asian), Silver Springs (0.9% Asian), Stagecoach (1.4% Asian), and Nixon (0% Asian). Fernley is less Asian than neighboring Fallon (4.3% Asian).

Fernley's Hispanic Population

4,084 residents of Fernley identify as Hispanic, or 17.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fernley slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Nevada (28.7% Hispanic). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Fernley is ranked #37 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fernley is more Hispanic than neighboring Wadsworth (9.5% Hispanic), Silver Springs (9.5% Hispanic), Stagecoach (9.8% Hispanic), Nixon (6.7% Hispanic), and Fallon (14.6% Hispanic).

Fernley's Native American/Other Population

538 residents of Fernley identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fernley roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nevada (2% Native American/Other). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Fernley is ranked #46 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fernley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Silver Springs (2.2% Native American/Other), and Stagecoach (2% Native American/Other). Fernley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wadsworth (63% Native American/Other), Nixon (90.1% Native American/Other), and Fallon (3.4% Native American/Other).

Fernley's Multiracial Population

1,523 residents of Fernley identify as Multiracial, or 6.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fernley roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nevada (5.4% Multiracial). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Fernley is ranked #23 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fernley is more Multiracial than neighboring Wadsworth (4.6% Multiracial), and Nixon (1.5% Multiracial). Fernley is less Multiracial than neighboring Silver Springs (7.6% Multiracial), Stagecoach (7.4% Multiracial), and Fallon (7.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.