Gretna is a town located in Pittsylvania County Virginia. Gretna has a 2024 population of 1,276. Gretna is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,307 in 2020.
The average household income in Gretna is $41,867 with a poverty rate of 32.37%. The median age in Gretna is 57.1 years: 45.7 years for males, and 58.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gretna was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 802 | 65.36% |
| Black or African American | 392 | 31.95% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 2.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 612 | 1.86 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Non Family | 340 | 1.12 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Married | 150 | 2.44 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Female | 103 | 3.26 | 25.2 | 74.8 |
| Male | 19 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
2.79
Average Family Size
1.86
Average Household Size
46.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 127 | 13.69% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 3.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 86 | 9.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 4.42% |
| High School Graduate | 383 | 41.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 128 | 13.79% |
| Some College | 133 | 14.33% |
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 | 598 | 448 | 101 |
| Black | 307 | 202 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,563 | $45,547 | $63,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,000 | $0 | $55,313 |
| High School Graduate | $37,951 | $0 | $33,214 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $11,188 |
| Overall | $37,604 | $43,618 | $32,000 |
| Some College | $29,375 | $33,438 | $25,000 |
$37,604
Average Earnings
$43,618
Average Male
$32,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.33% of Gretna residents speak only English, while 0.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 731 | 205 | 28.04% |
| Black | 376 | 154 | 40.96% |
| Multiple | 33 | 10 | 30.3% |
32.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.11%
Male Poverty Rate
43.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gretna is Black, with 40.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gretna is White, with 28.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.16% |
| High School | 40% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.66% |
| Some College | 4.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 21.28% |
| Male Employed | 3.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,800 | $61,944 |
| Households | $29,667 | $41,867 |
| Married Families | $64,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,083 | $25,806 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.8%
Male Marriage Rate
25.3%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
49
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Korea | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 5.52% |
| Black | 11 | 3.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.8%
Labor Force Participation
36.8%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
87.04%
Born in Gretna
99.35%
Native Born
0.65%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.65%
Naturalized
99.35% of Gretna residents were born in the United States, with 87.04% having been born in Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,237 | -8 | -0.64% |
| 2028 | 1,245 | -8 | -0.64% |
| 2027 | 1,253 | -7 | -0.56% |
| 2026 | 1,260 | -8 | -0.63% |
| 2025 | 1,268 | -8 | -0.63% |
| 2024 | 1,276 | -8 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 1,284 | -7 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 1,291 | -6 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 1,297 | -10 | -0.77% |
| 2020 | 1,307 | 114 | 9.56% |
| 2019 | 1,193 | -10 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 1,203 | -10 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 1,213 | -10 | -0.82% |
| 2016 | 1,223 | -7 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 1,230 | -8 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 1,238 | -5 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 1,243 | -9 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 1,252 | -8 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 1,260 | -9 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 1,269 | 0 | 0% |