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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gretna

Louisiana · 17,423 residents · 4.036 sq mi
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Gretna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,065. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $74,500. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,423
+1%since 1990
from 17,208 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.6
+6%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K17K18K18K1990201020202024Gretna
202417K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57%(1,224)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.3%(1,106)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.2%(1,085)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.1%(1,232)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 247.4%(1,283)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.1%(2,623)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.5%(2,707)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.9%(2,254)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.5%(1,473)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.5%(1,303)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.2%(905)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.3%(228)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,065
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,344 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,735
+78%since 1990
from $8,836 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
24.2%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 29.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$457
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $340 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 51.0% in 1990
49.6% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Gretna on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(10,787)
Black34.1%(5,865)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(806)
Asian0.8%(135)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(9,282)
Black35.3%(6,154)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,105)
Asian3.1%(532)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Central American15.3%(2,658)
Honduran13.4%(2,333)
Mexican4.1%(718)
Cuban1.8%(320)
Guatemalan1.2%(207)
Spaniard0.6%(110)
Nicaraguan0.6%(99)
Puerto Rican0.5%(85)
Dominican0.3%(57)
Colombian0.2%(39)
Salvadoran0.1%(14)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Vietnamese3.1%(543)
Chinese0.4%(76)
Filipino0.2%(32)
Asian Indian0.1%(20)
Ancestry
French7.6%(1,328)
German7.1%(1,226)
Italian6.8%(1,176)
Irish5.2%(908)
English3.8%(668)
American3.7%(640)
Dutch1.1%(192)
Scottish0.9%(155)
Arab0.6%(112)
Swedish0.5%(79)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Lebanese0.3%(48)
Greek0.2%(38)
West Indian0.2%(33)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(32)
Norwegian0.2%(29)
Polish0.2%(29)
British0.1%(26)
Syrian0.1%(25)
Russian0.1%(25)
Hungarian0.1%(21)
Welsh0.1%(13)
Portuguese0.1%(11)
Jamaican0.1%(11)
Czech0%(6)
Danish0%(6)
Belgian0%(5)
Swiss0%(5)
RANKED:Largest Central American population · Largest Honduran population · Largest French population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.3%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−8%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.3%(2,560)
Married45.3%(3,111)
Widowed3.5%(240)
Divorced13.8%(950)
Women 15+
Never married27.4%(1,929)
Married46.2%(3,256)
Widowed12.1%(853)
Divorced14.3%(1,010)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gretna, Louisiana?

Gretna, Louisiana has about 17,423 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gretna, Louisiana?

The typical household in Gretna, Louisiana earns about $28,065 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 $74,500, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in Gretna, Louisiana?

About 11.0% 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 24.2% 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 215 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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