State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
4.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
4,340.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.38%
Growth Since 2010
-1.25%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Gretna, Louisiana Population 2021
17,515
Gretna is a city located in Jefferson Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 17,515, it is the 18th largest city in Louisiana and the 2063rd largest city in the United States . Gretna is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -1.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,736 in 2010. Gretna reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 4 miles, Gretna has a population density of 4,340 people per square mile.
The average household income in Gretna is $68,364 with a poverty rate of 17.75%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $883 per month, and the median house value is $171,800. The median age in Gretna is 39.6 years, 38.4 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
Gretna Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gretnawas:
- White: 53.39%
- Black or African American: 36.05%
- Other race: 6.81%
- Asian: 1.86%
- Two or more races: 1.57%
- Native American: 0.26%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.07%
The current population of Gretna, Louisiana is 17,515 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 17,647.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 17,736.
Gretna, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,489 | 53.39% |
| Black or African American | 6,407 | 36.05% |
| Some Other Race | 1,210 | 6.81% |
| Asian | 331 | 1.86% |
| Two or More Races | 279 | 1.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 46 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.07% |
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Gretna Population by Race
Gretna Population Pyramid $2021
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Gretna Population by Age
Gretna Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,156 | 2.34 | 49.7 |
| Non Family | 3,202 | 1.22 | 36.8 |
| Married | 2,335 | 3.12 | 70.3 |
| Female | 1,282 | 3.41 | 41.3 |
| Male | 337 | 3.38 | 62.3 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
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Gretna Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 944 | 7.25% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,637 | 12.58% |
| High School Graduate | 4,058 | 31.18% |
| Some College | 3,057 | 23.49% |
| Associates Degree | 679 | 5.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,760 | 13.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 879 | 6.75% |
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Gretna Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Gretna Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,435 | 5,672 | 1,938 |
| Black | 4,443 | 3,331 | 363 |
| Hispanic | 1,853 | 1,164 | 189 |
| Other Race | 793 | 493 | 99 |
| Asian | 230 | 196 | 99 |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 111 | 25 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Gretna Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,213
Average Earnings
$38,268
Average Male
$30,490
Average Female
Gretna Earnings by Educational Attainment
Gretna Language by Age
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Gretna Language
82.15% of Gretna residents speak only English, while 17.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.80% of the population.
Gretna Language
Gretna Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,703 | 1,234 | 21.64% |
| White | 7,704 | 1,078 | 13.99% |
| Hispanic | 2,780 | 554 | 19.93% |
| Other | 1,203 | 280 | 23.28% |
| Multiple | 265 | 96 | 36.23% |
| Native | 46 | 46 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 331 | 12 | 3.63% |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 100.00% |
17.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.60%
Male Poverty Rate
17.89%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gretna
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gretna is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gretna is Asian, with 3.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.96%.
Gretna Poverty
Gretna Poverty Rate by Education
Gretna Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Gretna Married by Age and Sex
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Gretna Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Gretna Marital Status by Race
Gretna Marital Status
Gretna Veterans by War
Gretna Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 528 | 6.72% |
| Black | 394 | 7.39% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 2.29% |
| Other Race | 22 | 2.35% |
| Asian | 17 | 6.34% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 9.72% |
Gretna Veterans by Race
Gretna Veterans by Education
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13.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
Gretna Veterans by Education
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59%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
Gretna Employment by Age
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Gretna Employment by Race
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Gretna Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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72.65%
Born in Gretna
86.47%
Native Born
13.53%
Foreign Born
9.66%
Non Citizen
3.87%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.47% of Gretna residents were born in the United States, with 72.65% having been born in Louisiana. 9.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Gretna Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,515 | -66 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 17,581 | -66 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 17,647 | -66 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 17,713 | -108 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 17,821 | -51 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 17,872 | 62 | 0.35% |
| 2015 | 17,810 | 48 | 0.27% |
| 2014 | 17,762 | -17 | -0.10% |
| 2013 | 17,779 | 11 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 17,768 | -15 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 17,783 | 42 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 17,741 | 318 | 0.18% |
| 2000 | 17,423 | 215 | 0.12% |
| 1990 | 17,208 | -3,407 | -1.79% |
| 1980 | 20,615 | -4,260 | -1.86% |
| 1970 | 24,875 | 2,908 | 1.25% |
| 1960 | 21,967 | 8,154 | 4.75% |
| 1950 | 13,813 | 2,934 | 2.42% |
| 1940 | 10,879 | 1,295 | 1.28% |
| 1930 | 9,584 | 2,387 | 2.91% |
| 1920 | 7,197 | 3,897 | 3.98% |
| 1900 | 3,300 | 0.00% |