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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gretna

Virginia · 1,257 residents · 1.669 sq mi
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Gretna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,710. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $71,100. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,257
−6%since 1990
from 1,339 in 1990
1990 – 2025
753 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 802 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
50.0
+25%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Gretna
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,710
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,859 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,397
+22%since 1990
from $11,844 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.3%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$284
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
55.2%
−9.1 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
44.8% rent
3.0
+53%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(828)
Black38.2%(511)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.6%(798)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(759)
Black38.9%(489)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score60.2%(757)
60
+1%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.3%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−29%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gretna, Virginia?

Gretna, Virginia has about 1,257 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gretna, Virginia?

The typical household in Gretna, Virginia earns about $23,710 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gretna, Virginia expensive?

In Gretna, Virginia, the median home is worth about $71,100, and the typical rent is about $284 a month.

How educated are people in Gretna, Virginia?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gretna, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gretna, Virginia?

About 19.3% of people in Gretna, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gretna, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Gretna, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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