Frontier County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Frontier County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Frontier County, Nebraska has a population of 2,569, the 70th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $70,132 and the median home value is $149,800. The poverty rate is 11.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Frontier County Quick Facts

Population 2,569

Median Household Income $70,132

Median Home Value $149,800

Poverty Rate 11.4%

Unemployment Rate 2.6%

Median Age 43.7 years

Homeownership Rate 74.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.7%

High School Graduation 93.7%

Cities/Places 5

Population 2,569 70th of 93

Median Income $70,132 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.4%

Unemployment 2.6%

How Frontier County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,562	2,569	+0.3%
Median household income	$68,207	$70,132	+2.8%
Median home value	$138,800	$149,800	+7.9%

Median Household Income

Frontier

$70,132

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Frontier

$149,800

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.5%

$25K-$50K 19.8%

$50K-$100K 33.1%

$100K+ 30.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.8%

$10K-$15K

3.6%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

2.7%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

3.8%

$60K-$75K

14.8%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

15.8%

$125K-$150K

6.0%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

2.7%

Employment

2.6% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

60.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.0%

Renter 26.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $666/mo 11.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.5%

18-34

19.5%

35-54

21.5%

55-74

26.3%

75+

12.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Frontier County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Curtis	769	$58,750	18.3%	$149,100
Eustis	431	$88,750	4.4%	$155,900
Maywood	266	$71,250	12.4%	$103,100
Moorefield	40	$36,250	5.0%	N/A
Stockville	39	N/A	5.1%	$127,500

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Population Overview

Frontier County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 2,569. It is the 70th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Frontier County is 43.7 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 12.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Frontier County is $70,132. This is 8% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $149,800. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Frontier County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Frontier County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.9%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Frontier County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nebraska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Frontier County, Nebraska?

Frontier County has a population of 2,569, making it the 70th most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Frontier County?

The median household income in Frontier County is $70,132 with a poverty rate of 11.4%.

How many cities are in Frontier County, Nebraska?

Frontier County contains 5 Census-designated places.