Frontier County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Frontier County has a population of 2,569 residents and a median age of 43.7 years, making it the #3,068 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.4%. The median home value is $149,800, and the median household income is $70,132, which is 7% below the national median.
Demographics
Frontier County has a population of 2,569, making it the #3,068 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Frontier County is $70,132, ranking #1,191 out of 3,222 counties — 6.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.4% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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Housing
The median home value in Frontier County is $149,800 (-46.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $666/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.0%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Frontier County, 25.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 23.7% below the national average, ranking #1,148 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Frontier County is 79.6 years. 16.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
17.2% of adults in Frontier County smoke , 40.6% are obese , and 21.3% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
17.0% of children in Frontier County live in poverty .
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Frontier County is 68.6%. The mean commute time is 23.6 min, which is 14.6% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Frontier County voted Republican with a margin of 72.9%. The vote was 13.1% Dem / 86% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.0 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Frontier County, Nebraska
Frontier County, Nebraska has a total population of 2,569, making it the 3,068th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Frontier County is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Frontier County is $70,132, which ranks #1,191 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Frontier County is $149,800, 46.9% below the national median. Renters in Frontier County pay a median gross rent of $666 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Frontier County, 25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.
Frontier County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.9%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
All data for Frontier County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.