Eagle Valley Times

40.3 percent of Fernley residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 36.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Fernley population reached 15,532.

Out of 9,269 people who had a job, 54 were employed in the Armed Forces and 9,215 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	6,263	40.3
Employed	9,269	59.7
Employed in civilian labor force	9,215	59.3
Employed in armed forces	54	0.35