Eagle Valley Times

Of the 20,616 people living in Fernley in 2020, 49.9 percent (10,284) were women and 50.1 percent (10,332) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Eagle Valley Times.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 238. In the 65 and over age range, there were 1,583 females and 1,659 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	6,386	31
Females 18 and over	6,148	29.8
Males 65 and over	1,659	8
Females 65 and over	1,583	7.7

Source: US Census Bureau