Gretna, Louisiana Population 2022
Gretna is a city located in Jefferson Parish Louisiana. Gretna has a 2020 population of 17,449. Gretna is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -1.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,741 in 2010.
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%
Population by Race
| 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% |
Gretna Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Gretna Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$32,213
Average Earnings
$38,268
Average Male
$30,490
Average Female
Gretna Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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 | 280 | NaN% | |
| 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 Other, with NaN% 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 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
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
| 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 Education
13.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
59%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17,449 | -66 | -0.38% |
| 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% |