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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gretna

Nebraska · 2,355 residents · 6.952 sq mi
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Gretna is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,112. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $101,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,355
+2%since 1990
from 2,320 in 1990
1990 – 2025
339 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 334 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+15%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Gretna
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,112
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,559 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,729
+75%since 1990
from $12,412 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$556
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $382 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
−7.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
27.1% rent
2.0
+33%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.6%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,304)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(27)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score3.8%(89)
4
+491%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.6%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 88.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.5%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−39%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gretna, Nebraska?

Gretna, Nebraska has about 2,355 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gretna, Nebraska?

The typical household in Gretna, Nebraska earns about $50,112 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 $101,300, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Gretna, Nebraska?

About 28.6% 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 3.6% 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 35 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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