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Gretna

Nebraska · 9,207 residents (2025 est.) · 6.952 sq mi
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Gretna is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,992. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 6,838 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $341,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,193
+290%since 2000
from 2,355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,322 / sq mi
+290%since 2000
from 339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,207 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Gretna
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,992
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,112 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,805
+129%since 2000
from $21,729 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
+11%since 2010
from 0.332 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$341,600
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,540
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+36%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,304)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(27)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(89)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(8,065)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(451)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other7%(647)
Diversity Score27.9%(2,562)
Diversity Score
28
+634%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.4%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 77.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.3%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−95.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 83.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gretna, Nebraska?

Gretna, Nebraska has about 9,193 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gretna, Nebraska?

The typical household in Gretna, Nebraska earns about $123,992 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gretna, Nebraska expensive?

In Gretna, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $341,600, and the typical rent is about $1,540 a month.

How educated are people in Gretna, Nebraska?

About 50.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gretna, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gretna, Nebraska?

About 4.2% of people in Gretna, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gretna, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Gretna, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,873 residents, a change of about 296 percent over that period.

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