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Gretna

Nebraska · 4,441 residents · 6.952 sq mi
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Gretna is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,375. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $166,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,441
+89%since 2000
from 2,355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
639 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
−5%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Gretna
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,375
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,112 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,267
+39%since 2000
from $21,729 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(4,282)
Black0.6%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(70)
Asian0.5%(20)
Other0.2%(11)
Diversity Score7.1%(315)
Diversity Score
7
+87%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+82%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.9%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gretna, Nebraska?

Gretna, Nebraska has about 4,441 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gretna, Nebraska?

The typical household in Gretna, Nebraska earns about $67,375 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 $166,400, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Gretna, Nebraska?

About 45.5% 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 2.5% 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 2,121 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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