Gretna, Nebraska Population 2022
Gretna is a city located in Sarpy County Nebraska. Gretna has a 2020 population of 5,091. Gretna is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 3.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,937 in 2010.
The average household income in Gretna is $90,169 with a poverty rate of 6.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $967 per month, and the median house value is $181,200. The median age in Gretna is 35.8 years, 36.2 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
Gretna Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gretnawas:
- White: 97.22%
- Two or more races: 2.28%
- Black or African American: 0.44%
- Asian: 0.06%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,899 | 97.22% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.06% |
| Two or More Races | 115 | 2.28% |
Gretna Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,020 | 2.47 | 57.4 |
| Married | 950 | 3.29 | 82.2 |
| Male | 56 | 2.66 | 64.3 |
| Female | 287 | 3.03 | 19.9 |
| Non Family | 727 | 1.15 | 39.3 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 2.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 1.56% |
| High School Graduate | 867 | 25.97% |
| Some College | 619 | 18.54% |
| Associates Degree | 299 | 8.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 960 | 28.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 468 | 14.02% |
Gretna Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,099 | 2,988 | 1,365 |
| Hispanic | 212 | 197 | 57 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 49 | 3 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 44.05%.
$53,596
Average Earnings
$59,615
Average Male
$41,118
Average Female
Gretna Language by Age
Gretna Language
94.58% of Gretna residents speak only English, while 5.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.38% of the population.
Gretna Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,691 | 311 | 6.63% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 268 | 11 | 4.10% |
6.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.48%
Male Poverty Rate
11.48%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gretna
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gretna is White, with 6.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gretna is Hispanic, with 4.10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.87%.
Gretna Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Gretna Married by Age and Sex
Gretna Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Gretna Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 317 | 8.74% |
Gretna Veterans by Education
7.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
74.1%
Labor Force Participation
72.9%
Employment Rate
0.3%
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
67.12%
Born in Gretna
98.97%
Native Born
1.03%
Foreign Born
0.30%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.97% of Gretna residents were born in the United States, with 67.12% having been born in Nebraska. 0.30% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,937 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 4,954 | 17 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 5,006 | 52 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 5,013 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 5,004 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 5,012 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 5,032 | 20 | 0.40% |
| 2017 | 5,044 | 12 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 5,047 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 5,058 | 11 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 5,069 | 11 | 0.22% |
| 2021 | 5,080 | 11 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 5,091 | 11 | 0.22% |