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All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fernley, NV

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

24,225population

36.4median age

This community is a community of 24,225 with a median age of 36.4. The population is predominantly White (66.9%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (21.6%). Median household income is $89,517. 89.8% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 72%, with a median home value of $366,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66.9%16,215

Hispanic/Latino

21.6%5,221

Two or More

7.1%1,721

Asian

2%479

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.9%229

Black

0.8%187

Other

0.5%121

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%52

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%1,077

High School Diploma

29.2%4,852

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%1,599

Some College (1+ yr)

18%2,998

Associate's Degree

10.2%1,697

Bachelor's Degree

12.1%2,016

Master's Degree

3.6%593

Professional Degree

0%7

Doctorate

0.6%106

HS or Higher

89.8%

BA or Higher

16.4%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

$366,700median home value

$1,570median rent

72%homeownership

9,141total units

3.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 72%

Renter 28%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%232

$50K–$100K

3.7%232

$100K–$150K

1.2%73

$150K–$200K

0.3%19

$200K–$300K

13.5%857

$300K–$500K

66.2%4,191

$500K–$1M

11.1%703

$1M+

0.4%24

Rent Distribution

Under $500

173

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

243

$1,000–$1,250

342

$1,250–$1,500

342

$1,500–$2,000

754

$2,000+

570

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%295

2010–2019

10.2%935

2000–2009

41.9%3,828

1990–1999

20.2%1,848

1980–1989

10.3%943

1970–1979

8.6%788

1960–1969

3.7%336

1950–1959

0.9%82

1940–1949

0.6%56

1939 or earlier

0.3%30

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.6%6,735

Electricity

20%1,755

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%189

Wood

0.5%47

No Fuel

0.3%30

Other

0.2%20

Solar

0.1%13

Household Economyi

$89,517median household income

$37,038per capita income

12.8%poverty rate

5.4%unemployment

12,481labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%404

$10K–$15K

2.6%228

$15K–$20K

2%175

$20K–$25K

1.5%128

$25K–$30K

1.8%161

$30K–$35K

1.4%123

$35K–$40K

2.4%210

$40K–$45K

2.5%219

$45K–$50K

3.3%287

$50K–$60K

9.4%822

$60K–$75K

13.5%1,187

$75K–$100K

11.4%999

$100K–$125K

14.3%1,257

$125K–$150K

11.7%1,025

$150K–$200K

9.4%825

$200K+

8.4%739

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

122

Avg. Tenant Renti

$430/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers81 homes63% occupied$430/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $89,517/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

77%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

18%

Low income$45K–$72K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

23% of subsidized households are minority

40% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,9177.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,072

Philippines

131

Guatemala

100

Korea

Canada

Germany

China

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,565

Avg. Commutei

27.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,572

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,771(9.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.6%Insured

9.4%Uninsured