Frontier County, Nebraska Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Frontier County, Nebraska, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Frontier County, Nebraska. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Frontier County, Nebraska. The estimated population of Frontier County, Nebraska is 2,512 people, with a median age of 43.7.

We can look at the total population in Frontier County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,512
 -4.7% -4.27%
2020
2,636
 -0.15% -
2019
2,640
+1.19%
-
2018
2,609
 -0.57% -
2017
2,624
 - -

Population of Frontier County, Nebraska by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.8%
96.4%
 -2.70%
Black/African American
0.8%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.2%
0.6%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
2.6%
1.4%
 +85.71%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
1.4%
 +85.71%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Frontier County, Nebraska by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.7 -1.8% 42.8 -3.6% 45.5 +0.89%
2020 44.5 -1.55% 44.4 -1.33% 45.1 -0.44%
2019 45.2 -0.66% 45 -1.96% 45.3 -0.22%
2018 45.5 0% 45.9 +0.66% 45.4 0%
2017 45.5 - 45.6 - 45.4 -

The median age of Frontier County, Nebraska gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 147 +4.34% 117 +7.25% 153 124
10 to 19 197 +13.66% 196 -28.08% 223 146
20 to 29 147 -3.06% 144 +1.86% 140 145
30 to 39 88 +26.78% 120 -1.25% 113 116
40 to 49 148 -6.23% 134 -26.31% 138 98
50 to 59 191 -16.64% 155 -7.23% 161 144
60 to 69 185 -13.37% 194 -8.99% 161 176
70+ 221 +11.92% 240 -5.33% 248 226

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Frontier County, Nebraska is $59,573.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Frontier County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,038.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,271.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Frontier County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Frontier County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Frontier County, Nebraska is currently $70,004.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.19% of households in Frontier County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Frontier County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.23%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.18%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.53%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.02%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.48%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.19%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Frontier County is $29,533.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Frontier County by the total population of Frontier County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Frontier County, Nebraska, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Frontier County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.44%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.41%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.73%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.83%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.59%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Frontier County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Frontier County over the age of 16 is 2,074.

Of those people, a total of 61.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Frontier County is 57.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 208 54.80% 8.70%
20 to 24 years 159 74.80% 16.80%
25 to 29 years 126 78.60% 15.20%
30 to 34 years 101 93.10% 5.30%
35 to 44 years 253 94.50% 5.40%
45 to 54 years 228 81.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 188 76.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 185 79.50% 2.00%
65 to 74 years 335 32.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 291 9.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Frontier County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,994 61.70% 3.80%
Black or African American 5 100.00% 20.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 5 60.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 69 55.10% 44.70%
Hispanic or Latino 39 64.10% 8.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,969 61.60% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Frontier County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Frontier County is 1,191, with median earnings of $34,775.00.

Women in Frontier County, Nebraska earning approximately 67.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,191 $34,775.00
Male 650 $42,188.00
Female 541 $28,487.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 198 $32,500.00
Business and Financial 45 $50,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 25 $78,047.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $94,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $8,750.00
Community and Social Service 10 $47,500.00
Legal 6 $71,250.00
Educational and Library 123 $42,344.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 46 $35,833.00
Healthcare Support 11 $36,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $43,333.00
Food Preparation and Serving 53 $20,078.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 33 $20,893.00
Personal Care and Service 42 $11,250.00
Sales 75 $42,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 113 $30,764.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 108 $37,500.00
Construction and Extraction 68 $34,674.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 47 $44,531.00
Production 29 $45,234.00
Transportation and Material Moving 54 $46,136.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 141 $34,688.00 57 $27,135.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00 42 $43,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 23 $78,203.00 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $94,375.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $4,773.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 6 $47,500.00
Legal 2 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $54,125.00 98 $38,611.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8 $61,250.00 38 $35,000.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 11 $36,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $43,333.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 25 $21,016.00 28 $9,444.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 21 $28,438.00 12 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 38 $10,000.00
Sales 45 $70,313.00 30 $13,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 17 $32,188.00 96 $30,357.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 79 $37,625.00 29 $27,361.00
Construction and Extraction 68 $34,674.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $48,750.00 6 $0.00
Production 23 $45,703.00 6 $13,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 46 $46,364.00 8 $43,750.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,010 households in Frontier County, with an average household size of 2.38 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 658 families in Frontier County with an average family size of 2.98 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 582 37 39 352
Average Household Size 2.92 3.49 4.62 1.11
Total Families 582 37 39 0
Average Household Size 2.91 2.95 4.1 0

Poverty

Of the 658 families in Frontier County, 7.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Frontier County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,400 housing units in Frontier County, Nebraska.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,010 72.14%
Vacant 390 27.86%

13.36% of the total 1,400 housing units in Frontier County are rental units. This is approximately 187 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 705 are occupied by the owner - or 50.36% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Frontier County is $587.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Frontier County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    118
  • Less than $500
    68
  • $500 to $999
    105
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    10
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    4

Property Value

The median value of a property in Frontier County is $110,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Frontier County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    112
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    221
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    122
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    71
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    123
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    34
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    10
  • $1,000,000 or more
    12

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Frontier County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Frontier County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    532
  • 1940 to 1949
    104
  • 1950 to 1959
    95
  • 1960 to 1969
    142
  • 1970 to 1979
    197
  • 1980 to 1989
    138
  • 1990 to 1999
    97
  • 2000 to 2009
    53
  • 2010 to 2013
    42
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Frontier County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    31
  • 1 vehicle available
    274
  • 2 vehicles available
    304
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    401

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Frontier County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Frontier County that commute to work in a particular way.

19.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Frontier County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    175
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    215
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    150
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    94
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    102
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    39
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    92
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    29
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    32
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    96
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    29
  • 90 or more minutes
    13

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Frontier County, Nebraska in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Frontier County, Nebraska

We have data for 28 places in Frontier County, Nebraska. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.