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Gretna

Florida · 1,296 residents (2025 est.) · 8.561 sq mi
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Gretna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,903. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 367 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $112,500. The poverty rate of 33.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,342
−21%since 2000
from 1,709 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
157 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+59%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,296 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9291K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gretna
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,903
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,769 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,264
+91%since 2000
from $9,062 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+4%since 2010
from 0.460 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−38.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
57.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+102%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2%(34)
Black87.8%(1,501)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(165)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.3%(450)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(66)
Black75.4%(1,012)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(260)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score48.9%(657)
Diversity Score
49
+86%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.4%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.4%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.7%
−59.1 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.7%
+39.7 ptssince 2017
from 36.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2016
from 80.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 16.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gretna, Florida?

Gretna, Florida has about 1,342 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gretna, Florida?

The typical household in Gretna, Florida earns about $35,903 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gretna, Florida expensive?

In Gretna, Florida, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Gretna, Florida?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gretna, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gretna, Florida?

About 33.5% of people in Gretna, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gretna, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Gretna, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 639 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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