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Gretna

Nebraska · 5,083 residents · 6.952 sq mi
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Gretna has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,592. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,728 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $181,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,083
+116%since 2000
from 2,355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.9
+1%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Gretna
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.5%(328)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.6%(435)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.5%(431)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.6%(387)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(260)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.2%(571)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.3%(729)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.8%(651)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.3%(524)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.6%(387)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.7%(240)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.8%(140)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,592
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,112 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,210
+67%since 2000
from $21,729 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+9%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Gretna on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,304)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(27)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(4,647)
Black0.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(158)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other0.2%(9)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.6%(234)
Puerto Rican0.4%(19)
Cuban0.3%(15)
Asian origin
Thai0.1%(3)
Ancestry
German48.2%(2,430)
Irish12.9%(649)
English5.7%(289)
Czech5.7%(288)
Polish5.7%(285)
Dutch3.9%(199)
French3.1%(158)
Swedish3%(153)
Danish2.8%(141)
American2.7%(137)
Scottish2.3%(116)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.8%(89)
Italian1.6%(81)
British0.9%(47)
Russian0.5%(27)
Hungarian0.5%(24)
Ukrainian0.5%(24)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(22)
Swiss0.4%(22)
Serbian0.3%(15)
Guyanese0.2%(9)
Welsh0.2%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Czech population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+93%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 77.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30.4%(1,087)
Married55.5%(1,987)
Widowed4.4%(157)
Divorced9.8%(350)
Women 15+
Never married24.5%(860)
Married55.8%(1,957)
Widowed4.8%(170)
Divorced14.8%(519)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gretna, Nebraska?

Gretna, Nebraska has about 5,083 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gretna, Nebraska?

The typical household in Gretna, Nebraska earns about $69,592 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 $181,200, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Gretna, Nebraska?

About 42.8% 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 6.5% 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 2,763 residents, a change of about 119 percent over that period.

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

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