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Gretna

Florida · 1,357 residents · 8.561 sq mi
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Gretna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,042. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 352 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,100. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,357
−21%since 2000
from 1,709 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
159 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+39%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9291K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gretna
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,042
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,769 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,092
+78%since 2000
from $9,062 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+91%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(80)
Black81.4%(1,104)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(155)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.9%(514)
Diversity Score
38
+44%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gretna, Florida?

Gretna, Florida has about 1,357 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gretna, Florida?

The typical household in Gretna, Florida earns about $26,042 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 $77,100.

How educated are people in Gretna, Florida?

About 10.5% 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 25.4% 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 624 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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