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Frontier

North Dakota · 193 residents (2025 est.) · 0.188 sq mi
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Frontier is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,500. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 104 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $385,300. With a median age of 63.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
169
−38%since 2000
from 273 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
899 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 1,452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.8
+82%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:193 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1032053084105121990201020202024Frontier
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,972
+178%since 2000
from $21,611 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.306
+21%since 2010
from 0.254 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$385,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+63%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(268)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(1)
Diversity Score1.5%(2)
Diversity Score
1
−67%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+109%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−29.7 ptssince 2011
from 83.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 93.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frontier, North Dakota?

Frontier, North Dakota has about 169 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frontier, North Dakota?

The typical household in Frontier, North Dakota earns about $122,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frontier, North Dakota expensive?

In Frontier, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $385,300.

How educated are people in Frontier, North Dakota?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in Frontier, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frontier, North Dakota?

About 3.0% of people in Frontier, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frontier, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Frontier, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 79 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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