Frontier County, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Frontier County
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Frontier County Courthouse in Stockville
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Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| Founded | 1872 |
| Seat | Stockville |
| Largest city | Curtis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 980 sq mi (2,500 km2) |
| • Land | 975 sq mi (2,530 km2) |
| • Water | 5.5 sq mi (14 km2) 0.6%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,519 |
| • Density | 2.570/sq mi (0.992/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
Frontier County is a special area in the state of Nebraska, USA. It is like a local government division. In 2020, about 2,519 people lived here. The main town, or county seat, where the county government is located, is Stockville.
When Nebraska started its license plate system in 1922, Frontier County was given the number 60. This was because it had the 60th largest number of vehicles registered. The name "Frontier County" also means it was once on the edge of settled lands. Since about 1950, it has been considered a "frontier county" by the US Census Bureau. This means it has fewer than 6 people living in each square mile.
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History of Frontier County
Frontier County was created in 1872. It got its name because it was located on the "frontier" or border of the settled areas in the late 1800s. This was a time when pioneers were moving west.
The main building for the county government, called the courthouse, was finished in 1889. It is still an important building in the county today.
Geography of Frontier County
Frontier County covers a total area of about 980 square miles. Most of this land is dry land, around 975 square miles. A small part, about 5.5 square miles, is covered by water.
Main Roads in Frontier County
These are the most important roads that run through Frontier County:
U.S. Highway 83
Nebraska Highway 18
Nebraska Highway 21
Nebraska Highway 23
Neighboring Counties
Frontier County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Gosper County – to the east
- Furnas County – to the southeast
- Red Willow County – to the south
- Hitchcock County – to the southwest
- Hayes County – to the west
- Lincoln County – to the north
- Dawson County – to the northeast
Nature Areas to Explore
Frontier County is home to some beautiful natural areas where you can enjoy the outdoors:
- Hugh Butler Lake / Red Willow Reservoir State Wildlife Management Area (part of it)
- Medicine Creek Reservoir State Recreation Area
Population Changes in Frontier County
The number of people living in Frontier County has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 934 | — | |
| 1890 | 8,497 | 809.7% | |
| 1900 | 8,781 | 3.3% | |
| 1910 | 8,572 | −2.4% | |
| 1920 | 8,540 | −0.4% | |
| 1930 | 8,114 | −5.0% | |
| 1940 | 6,417 | −20.9% | |
| 1950 | 5,282 | −17.7% | |
| 1960 | 4,311 | −18.4% | |
| 1970 | 3,982 | −7.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,647 | −8.4% | |
| 1990 | 3,101 | −15.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,099 | −0.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,756 | −11.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,519 | −8.6% | |
| US Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010 |
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In 2000, there were 3,099 people living in the county. The average age of people in Frontier County was 38 years old. About 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
Towns and Villages
Frontier County has one city and several smaller villages and communities.
City
Villages
- Eustis
- Maywood
- Moorefield
- Stockville (This is the county seat)
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially organized as cities or villages:
Images for kids
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Frontier County Courthouse in Stockville
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Frontier para niños
