Population 2,569 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Frontier County
Household size in Frontier County
| Period | Frontier County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Frontier County is a place of small households, averaging 2.29 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.44 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Frontier County
| Period | Frontier County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Frontier County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Frontier County
| Period | Frontier County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Frontier County: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Frontier County
Renters in Frontier County
| Period | Frontier County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.8% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Frontier County rent their homes (26.0%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Nearly six in ten owners (57.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Frontier County
| Period | Frontier County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.9% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Frontier County: 20.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Frontier County
| Period | Frontier County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Frontier County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Frontier County has older homes than most Nebraska counties.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Frontier County
| Period | Frontier County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $505 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $595 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $573 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $651 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$147 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in Frontier County pays $651 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 24.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Frontier County has lower rents than at least four in five Nebraska counties.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Frontier County
Bachelor's degrees in Frontier County
| Period | Frontier County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Frontier County (25.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Nebraska counties, though, Frontier County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Frontier County
| Period | Frontier County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.4% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Frontier County is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Frontier County
| Period | Frontier County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Frontier County has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of Nebraska. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Frontier County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier County | 2.29 | 44.3 | 6.3% | 26.0% | 20.6% | 1956 | $651 | 25.8% | 93.8% | 2.6% |
| Gosper County | 2.42 | 47.8 | 2.8% | 19.0% | 27.7% | 1973 | $798 | 27.9% | 97.8% | 2.3% |
| Hayes County | 2.24 | 47.3 | 3.7% | 32.1% | 22.6% | 1946 | $508 | 19.8% | 95.0% | 0.0% |
| Chase County | 2.49 | 45.7 | 4.1% | 20.9% | 21.8% | 1961 | $807 | 23.7% | 89.5% | 1.9% |
| Buffalo County | 2.45 | 36.5 | 9.8% | 33.6% | 7.6% | 1980 | $979 | 33.9% | 93.9% | 2.3% |
| Kearney County | 2.35 | 41.6 | 10.1% | 22.5% | 7.3% | 1963 | $875 | 34.0% | 93.4% | 1.8% |
| Adams County | 2.36 | 40.0 | 13.6% | 30.3% | 6.7% | 1966 | $872 | 30.3% | 92.3% | 2.4% |
| Phillips County | 2.33 | 39.6 | 7.7% | 28.1% | 11.4% | 1968 | $956 | 32.3% | 90.7% | 2.8% |
| Clay County | 2.42 | 41.3 | 9.4% | 18.1% | 11.4% | 1954 | $681 | 22.8% | 93.3% | 1.8% |
| Logan County | 2.38 | 39.9 | 8.6% | 33.7% | 6.6% | 1963 | $1,019 | 19.0% | 88.4% | 4.5% |
| Fillmore County | 2.32 | 46.4 | 5.7% | 19.6% | 13.5% | 1958 | $660 | 23.7% | 95.8% | 0.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Frontier County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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