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Frontier

North Dakota · 195 residents · 0.188 sq mi
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Frontier is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,083. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 78 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $330,000. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 72% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
195
−29%since 2000
from 273 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,037 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 1,452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.5
+52%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1032053084105121990201020202024Frontier
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,083
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,840
+154%since 2000
from $21,611 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,000
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
1.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+53%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(5)
Diversity Score
3
−41%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+200%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 83.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frontier, North Dakota?

Frontier, North Dakota has about 195 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Frontier, North Dakota earns about $112,083 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 $330,000.

How educated are people in Frontier, North Dakota?

About 27.9% 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 0.0% 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 53 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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