Gretna is a city located in Gadsden County Florida. Gretna has a 2024 population of 1,349. Gretna is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -0.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,360 in 2020.
The average household income in Gretna is $43,852 with a poverty rate of 19.52%. The median age in Gretna is 48.8 years: 47.2 years for males, and 51.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gretna was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,011 | 83.69% |
| White | 83 | 6.87% |
| Two or more races | 64 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 50 | 4.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 505 | 2.15 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Non Family | 196 | 1.02 | 24.5 | 75.5 |
| Married | 154 | 2.82 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Female | 148 | 2.68 | 24.3 | 75.7 |
| Male | 7 | 7.86 | 100 | 0 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
42.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 207 | 22.97% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 4.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 117 | 12.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 4.33% |
| High School Graduate | 331 | 36.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 8.77% |
| Some College | 91 | 10.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 742 | 463 | 72 |
| White | 77 | 77 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 74 | 72 | 49 |
| Other Race | 46 | 44 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 31 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 95.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $26,932 | $0 | $26,477 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,664 | $0 | $35,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $45,855 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,000 | $40,820 | $28,633 |
| Some College | $30,179 | $0 | $30,357 |
$30,000
Average Earnings
$40,820
Average Male
$28,633
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.9% of Gretna residents speak only English, while 9.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 917 | 212 | 23.12% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 20 | 17.39% |
19.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.63%
Male Poverty Rate
13.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gretna is Black, with 23.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gretna is Hispanic, with 17.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.18% |
| Some College | 9.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 5.58% |
| Male Employed | 3.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,615 | $53,957 |
| Households | $27,419 | $43,852 |
| Married Families | $56,923 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,821 | $27,074 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.8%
Male Marriage Rate
28.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 12 | 1.43% |
| White | 4 | 5.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.5%
Labor Force Participation
35.9%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.04%
Born in Gretna
92.14%
Native Born
7.86%
Foreign Born
3.64%
Non Citizen
4.22%
Naturalized
92.14% of Gretna residents were born in the United States, with 81.04% having been born in Florida. 3.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,335 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 1,338 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 1,341 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 1,343 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 1,346 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2024 | 1,349 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 1,352 | 10 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 1,342 | -17 | -1.25% |
| 2021 | 1,359 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 1,360 | -87 | -6.01% |
| 2019 | 1,447 | -89 | -5.79% |
| 2018 | 1,536 | -54 | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 1,590 | -7 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 1,597 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 1,601 | -6 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 1,607 | -18 | -1.11% |
| 2013 | 1,625 | -17 | -1.04% |
| 2012 | 1,642 | -21 | -1.26% |
| 2011 | 1,663 | -20 | -1.19% |
| 2010 | 1,683 | 0 | 0% |