Frontier County, Nebraska Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 71st-largest in Nebraska

The population of Frontier County, Nebraska is 2,562 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 71st-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $68,207, the median home value is $138,800, and the median age is 42.8.

The population of Frontier County has declined 8.1% since 2010 (2,760 → 2,536), a -0.60% annualized rate.

Frontier County within Nebraska · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

2,562

Population

-0.60%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$68,207

Median Income

$138,800

Median Home Value

Frontier County covers 975 sq mi of land at 2.6 people per square mile.

About Frontier County, NE

Frontier County stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US counties, at roughly 3 people per square mile. Frontier County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 2,562.

The typical household here earns about $68,207, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.3%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $138,800, with typical rent around $605.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 26.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 7.9%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.

Frontier County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Frontier County had a population of 2,760 in 2010 and 2,536 in 2024, a -8.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,760 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.58%.

Frontier County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

2,536

Population (2024)

2,760

Population (2010)

2,760

Peak (2010)

-0.58%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,760	-	-	estimate
2011	2,714	-46	-1.67%	estimate
2012	2,719	+5	+0.18%	estimate
2013	2,715	-4	-0.15%	estimate
2014	2,721	+6	+0.22%	estimate
2015	2,629	-92	-3.38%	estimate
2016	2,651	+22	+0.84%	estimate
2017	2,623	-28	-1.06%	estimate
2018	2,598	-25	-0.95%	estimate
2019	2,631	+33	+1.27%	estimate
2020	2,503	-128	-4.87%	estimate
2021	2,547	+44	+1.76%	estimate
2022	2,624	+77	+3.02%	estimate
2023	2,598	-26	-0.99%	estimate
2024	2,536	-62	-2.39%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	93.2%
Black or African American	1.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

42.8

Median Age

46.4%

Female

53.6%

Male

25.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.4%

5–9

6.4%

10–14

5.5%

15–19

10.7%

20–24

4.4%

25–34

9.2%

35–44

10.5%

45–54

9.3%

55–59

5.3%

60–64

7.8%

65–74

13.3%

75–84

7.6%

85+

4.6%

Children (under 15): 17.3% · Seniors (65+): 25.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$68,207$-6,778 vs state
Mean household income	$75,783
Per-capita income	$32,184
Poverty rate	10.3%+3.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	58.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.9%

Agriculture

16.2%

Construction

9.0%

Education & health care

6.7%

Information

6.7%

Public administration

6.4%

Manufacturing

5.1%

Retail trade

5.0%

The largest employment sector in Frontier County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

4.3%

Carpool

83.0%

Public transit

7.9%

Work from home

22.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$138,800$-85,000 vs state

Median home value

$605

Median rent

71.9%

Homeownership rate

1,372

Total housing units

76.7%

Occupied

23.3%

Vacant

28.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.8%

With health insurance

92.2%

With broadband internet

19.6%

Foreign-born

6.3%

Veterans (18+)

19.1%

With a disability

98.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.9%

High School+

26.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frontier County, Nebraska has a population of 2,562 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 71st-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 3 people per square mile.

The population of Frontier County has declined 8.1% since 2010 (2,760 → 2,536), a -0.60% annualized rate.

The median household income in Frontier County, Nebraska is $68,207, with mean (average) household income of $75,783 and per-capita income of $32,184. 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Frontier County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%), Black or African American (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Frontier County, Nebraska is 42.8 years. Residents are 46.4% female and 53.6% male.

The median home value in Frontier County is $138,800 and median monthly rent is $605. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,372 total housing units, 23.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Frontier County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Frontier County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.