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Gretna

Virginia · 1,310 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 $29,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,100. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 61% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
1,310
+4%since 2000
from 1,257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
785 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.6
−1%since 2000
from 50.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Gretna
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,583
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,710 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,312
+55%since 2000
from $14,397 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
52.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+21%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(759)
Black38.9%(489)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.2%(757)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(769)
Black36.1%(473)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian1%(13)
Other4.9%(64)
Diversity Score67.1%(879)
Diversity Score
67
+11%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.0%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gretna, Virginia?

Gretna, Virginia has about 1,310 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gretna, Virginia?

The typical household in Gretna, Virginia earns about $29,583 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 $107,100, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Gretna, Virginia?

About 17.3% 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 35.2% 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 29 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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