Fernley, Nevada
Fernley: City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States
About
Fernley is a city located in the county of Lyon in the U.S. state of Nevada. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,368 and a population density of 58 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,926 inhabitants.
The city was created 121 years ago in 1903.
Quick Facts about Fernley
| Population : | 21,926 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nevada (United States) |
| County : | Lyon County |
| Postal code : | 89408 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 775 |
| Area : | 334.93 km2 |
| Altitude : | 4,160 feet / 1268 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1904 (121 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 03:24:57 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 65 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fernley is located at 39°36'29"N 119°15'7"W (39.6079700, -119.2518300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Fernley
Demographics
The population of Fernley increased by 11.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,368 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,113 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,922 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,923 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,953 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,094 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,294 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,755 | 2.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,656 | 4.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,476 | 3.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,926 | 2.05% | estimation process |
Schools in Fernley
College & universities near Fernley, NV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181941 | Career College of Northern Nevada | Sparks (NV) | 89434-7905 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fernley, NV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPR | Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop) | Nugget Ave. east of 11th St. | RAIL |
| SPX | Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses) | 1100 Nugget Avenue | BUS |
| RNO | Reno | 280 North Center St. | RAIL |
| TRU | Truckee station | 10065 Donner Pass Road | RAIL |
| SLN | Stateline, NV | 169 Highway 50 | BUS |
Post offices near Fernley
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fernley Post Office | Fernley (NV) | 89408 |
Other cities in Lyon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lyon County , NV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Springs | 5,296 | Town in Nevada |
| Yerington | 3,253 | City in Nevada |
| Smith | 1,033 | Unincorporated community in Lyon County, Nevada |
Distance to Other Cities
Fernley distances to largest Nevada cities
