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Gretna

Louisiana · 17,360 residents (2025 est.) · 4.036 sq mi
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Gretna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,110. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $257,400. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,389
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,308 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,317 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+8%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,360 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K17K18K18K1990201020202024Gretna
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,110
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,065 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,607
+88%since 2000
from $15,735 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
+5%since 2010
from 0.499 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,400
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,060
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
51.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.2%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+125%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(9,282)
Black35.3%(6,154)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,105)
Asian3.1%(532)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.2%(12,400)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38%(6,606)
Black30%(5,212)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(4,256)
Asian3.7%(641)
Other3.9%(674)
Diversity Score87.9%(15,282)
Diversity Score
88
+23%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.7%
−56.1 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 63.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2016
from 80.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2016
from 15.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gretna, Louisiana?

Gretna, Louisiana has about 17,389 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gretna, Louisiana?

The typical household in Gretna, Louisiana earns about $43,110 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gretna, Louisiana expensive?

In Gretna, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $257,400, and the typical rent is about $1,060 a month.

How educated are people in Gretna, Louisiana?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gretna, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gretna, Louisiana?

About 26.9% of people in Gretna, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gretna, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Gretna, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 181 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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