Gretna is a city located in Jefferson Parish Louisiana. Gretna has a 2024 population of 16,780. Gretna is currently declining at a rate of -1.44% annually and its population has decreased by -5.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,762 in 2020.
The average household income in Gretna is $68,489 with a poverty rate of 25.02%. The median age in Gretna is 37.3 years: 36.9 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gretna was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,282 | 41.69% |
| Black or African American | 5,623 | 32.19% |
| Two or more races | 2,577 | 14.75% |
| Other race | 1,422 | 8.14% |
| Asian | 487 | 2.79% |
| Native American | 77 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,415 | 2.2 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Non Family | 3,727 | 1.22 | 37.2 | 62.8 |
| Married | 1,848 | 3.23 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Female | 1,479 | 3.14 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Male | 361 | 3.25 | 24.1 | 75.9 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
48.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,529 | 12.71% |
| Associates Degree | 305 | 2.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,789 | 14.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,337 | 11.11% |
| High School Graduate | 3,367 | 27.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,422 | 11.82% |
| Some College | 2,282 | 18.97% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,285 | 4,590 | 1,742 |
| Black | 3,628 | 2,620 | 495 |
| Hispanic | 2,547 | 1,398 | 563 |
| 2+ Races | 1,626 | 1,060 | 528 |
| Other Race | 807 | 345 | 150 |
| Asian | 310 | 245 | 166 |
| Native American | 33 | 33 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,325 | $55,643 | $51,589 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,474 | $104,489 | $66,875 |
| High School Graduate | $28,918 | $38,307 | $24,815 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,364 | $15,029 | $22,421 |
| Overall | $38,297 | $36,366 | $39,358 |
| Some College | $36,761 | $42,600 | $34,375 |
$38,297
Average Earnings
$36,366
Average Male
$39,358
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.16% of Gretna residents speak only English, while 23.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,019 | 1,831 | 36.48% |
| Hispanic | 3,866 | 1,091 | 28.22% |
| White | 6,391 | 996 | 15.58% |
| Multiple | 2,555 | 946 | 37.03% |
| Other | 1,401 | 182 | 12.99% |
| Native | 57 | 44 | 77.19% |
| Asian | 487 | 24 | 4.93% |
25.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.62%
Male Poverty Rate
24.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gretna is Native, with 77.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gretna is Asian, with 4.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.45% |
| High School | 23.86% |
| Some College | 16.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.88% |
| Male Employed | 11.77% |
| Female Employed | 10.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,435 | $91,840 |
| Households | $46,045 | $68,489 |
| Married Families | $97,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,684 | $42,627 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
489
Number of Veterans
465
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 238 |
| First Gulf War | 83 |
| Second Gulf War | 80 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 153 |
| 75+ | 119 |
| 55 to 64 | 117 |
| 18 to 34 | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 292 | 4.77% |
| Black | 142 | 3.36% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 2.62% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 8 | 2.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
66.96%
Born in Gretna
81.58%
Native Born
18.42%
Foreign Born
14.39%
Non Citizen
4.04%
Naturalized
81.58% of Gretna residents were born in the United States, with 66.96% having been born in Louisiana. 14.39% 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 | 15,554 | -245 | -1.55% |
| 2028 | 15,799 | -245 | -1.53% |
| 2027 | 16,044 | -246 | -1.51% |
| 2026 | 16,290 | -245 | -1.48% |
| 2025 | 16,535 | -245 | -1.46% |
| 2024 | 16,780 | -246 | -1.44% |
| 2023 | 17,026 | -187 | -1.09% |
| 2022 | 17,213 | -335 | -1.91% |
| 2021 | 17,548 | -214 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 17,762 | 51 | 0.29% |
| 2019 | 17,711 | -35 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 17,746 | -95 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 17,841 | -43 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 17,884 | 64 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 17,820 | 48 | 0.27% |
| 2014 | 17,772 | -13 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 17,785 | 14 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 17,771 | -13 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 17,784 | 43 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 17,741 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 17,423 | 215 | 1.25% |
| 1990 | 17,208 | -3,407 | -16.53% |
| 1980 | 20,615 | -4,260 | -17.13% |
| 1970 | 24,875 | 2,908 | 13.24% |
| 1960 | 21,967 | 8,154 | 59.03% |
| 1950 | 13,813 | 2,934 | 26.97% |
| 1940 | 10,879 | 1,295 | 13.51% |
| 1930 | 9,584 | 2,387 | 33.17% |
| 1920 | 7,197 | 3,897 | 118.09% |
| 1900 | 3,300 | -12,254 | -78.78% |