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Gretna

Louisiana · 17,814 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 $41,409. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,814
+2%since 2000
from 17,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,414 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 4,317 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+11%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K17K18K18K1990201020202024Gretna
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,409
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,065 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,584
+82%since 2000
from $15,735 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
49.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+41%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.2%(7,347)
Black33%(5,872)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(3,336)
Asian2.8%(490)
Other2.2%(391)
Diversity Score83.9%(14,945)
Diversity Score
84
+18%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−58.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gretna, Louisiana?

Gretna, Louisiana has about 17,814 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gretna, Louisiana?

The typical household in Gretna, Louisiana earns about $41,409 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 $154,900, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Gretna, Louisiana?

About 21.5% 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 18.2% 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 606 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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