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 $53,860 with a poverty rate of 24.73%. The median age in Gretna is 43.2 years: 38.7 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gretna was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,035 | 73.67% |
| Two or more races | 179 | 12.74% |
| White | 96 | 6.83% |
| Other race | 95 | 6.76% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 506 | 2.54 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Female | 214 | 2.98 | 28.5 | 71.5 |
| Married | 174 | 2.89 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Non Family | 112 | 1.03 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Male | 6 | 5 | 100 | 0 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
51.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 169 | 17.05% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 5.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 106 | 10.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 3.53% |
| High School Graduate | 341 | 34.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 192 | 19.37% |
| Some College | 91 | 9.18% |
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 | 728 | 505 | 84 |
| Hispanic | 168 | 34 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 16 | 5 |
| White | 88 | 88 | 42 |
| Other Race | 76 | 21 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 47.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $28,194 |
| Graduate Degree | $2,499 | $0 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $28,922 | $28,036 | $29,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,438 | $48,125 | $27,656 |
| Overall | $29,360 | $40,921 | $28,664 |
| Some College | $31,375 | $0 | $31,500 |
$29,360
Average Earnings
$40,921
Average Male
$28,664
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.69% of Gretna residents speak only English, while 16.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 937 | 273 | 29.14% |
| Hispanic | 276 | 60 | 21.74% |
| Multiple | 175 | 45 | 25.71% |
24.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.76%
Male Poverty Rate
20.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gretna is Black, with 29.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gretna is Hispanic, with 21.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.71% |
| Some College | 12.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 16.5% |
| Male Employed | 4.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,563 | $55,561 |
| Households | $38,214 | $53,860 |
| Married Families | $66,818 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,531 | $31,397 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.9%
Male Marriage Rate
30.7%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
32
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 25 | 3.06% |
| White | 7 | 7.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.6%
Labor Force Participation
39.8%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
79.79%
Born in Gretna
87.47%
Native Born
12.53%
Foreign Born
10.11%
Non Citizen
2.42%
Naturalized
87.47% of Gretna residents were born in the United States, with 79.79% having been born in Florida. 10.11% 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% |