Census Bureau data for Gretna town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Gretna town
- What is the median household income in Gretna town?
- The median household income in Gretna town is $36,023 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Gretna town?
- The poverty rate in Gretna town is 23.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Gretna town?
- $140,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Gretna town?
- The median gross rent in Gretna town is $850 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Gretna town residents have a college degree?
- 12.9% of adults in Gretna town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,275
Median Income
$36,023
Median Home Value
$140,900
Poverty Rate
23.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.8%
Median Age
53.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$5,182 (+16.8%)
Home Value:
+$38,400 (+37.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.8 pp (-7.2%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.5 pp (-10.4%)
Unemployment:
-0.7 pp (-8.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,275
Median Age
53.0
Female
59.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 59.5%
Black 30.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Other 7.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$36,023
±$12,424
-$54,951 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$54,954
Median Family Income
$52,596
Poverty Rate
23.1%
+16.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
60.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
24.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
30.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.2%
$10–15k
17.4%
$15–25k
7.1%
$25–35k
15.6%
$35–50k
15.6%
$50–75k
16.1%
$75–100k
9.0%
$100–150k
5.6%
$150–200k
3.1%
$200k+
1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
707
Owner-Occupied
48.4%
Renter-Occupied
51.6%
Vacancy Rate
13.9%
Median Home Value
$140,900
-$219,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$850
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
17.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
45.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.4%
$50–100k
24.4%
$100–200k
30.2%
$200–300k
9.5%
$300–500k
3.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
21.7%
$500–1k
40.9%
$1–1.5k
24.2%
$1.5–2k
13.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.8%
1 vehicle
42.0%
2 vehicles
32.5%
3+
14.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
78.1%
2–4 units
6.2%
5–19 units
5.9%
20+ units
2.3%
Mobile home
1.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
14.1%
1940–1969
7.5%
1970–1999
11.2%
2000–2009
5.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
73.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
12.9%
-28.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.7%
Some College / Associate
12.9%
Less Than High School
12.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
41.6%
Unemployment Rate
7.8%
+3.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
17.5%
Self-Employed
3.1%
Government Workers
33.7%
Private For-Profit
63.2%
Industry
Public Admin
28.1%
Edu/Health
19.1%
Manufacturing
14.6%
Retail
12.5%
Arts/Entmt.
9.9%
Construction
3.5%
Prof. Services
2.8%
Finance
2.8%
Information
2.8%
Transportation
1.7%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
32.5%
Food Prep
24.5%
Sales
23.8%
Production
14.4%
Construction
4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
18.1 min
Drove Alone
80.0%
Carpool
2.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
17.5%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
609
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
26.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
7.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
1.6%
5–9
3.5%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
7.4%
20–24
3.0%
25–34
12.2%
35–44
9.4%
45–54
7.0%
55–64
9.1%
65–74
5.6%
75–84
10.3%
85+
14.3%
Under 18: 15.3%
Working age (18–64): 84.7%
65 and over: 34.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.4%
Naturalized Citizen
18.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
81.4%
Europe
18.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.1%
With a Disability
29.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.9%
Uninsured
9.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
62.1%
Has a Computer
67.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023