Gretna, Louisiana
Gretna: Suburb city of New Orleans
About
Gretna is a city located in the county of Jefferson Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,736 and a population density of 1,533 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,615 inhabitants.
The city was created 188 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Gretna
| Population : | 17,615 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 504 |
| Area : | 11.57 km2 |
| Altitude : | 0 feet / 0 meters |
| Capital city : | Gretna is capital of Jefferson Parish |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1836 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:24:06 (22nd December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 70053 |
| Density : | 1,522 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.69% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gretna is located at 29°54'53"N 90°3'14"W (29.9146500, -90.0539600).
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Official website of Gretna
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gretna decreased by 0.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 17,736 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,783 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,768 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,779 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,762 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,810 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,872 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,821 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,713 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,647 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,615 | -0.18% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,668 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,666 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | Z |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,274 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,668 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.3% |
| White only, percent : | 84.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 673 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
Gretna zip code is 70053.
County name: Jefferson, County
fips: 22051
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $116,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,010 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $478 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $691 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,182 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.28 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 22,723 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 73,693 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 718,514 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 188,309 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,543 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,350 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,311 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 877 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 407 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 314 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 50 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 767 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 210 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 599 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,019.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.51 |
People born in Gretna (17)
People born in Gretna, including actor Lash LaRue, baseball player Mel Ott, Billy Fayard, .
List
- Emmett Hardy (American musician) he was born in 12/06/1903
- Ike Taylor (Player of American football) he was born in 05/05/1980
- Eddie Lacy (American football player) he was born in 02/06/1990
- Elfrid Payton (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 22/09/1967
- Frederick Jacob Reagan Heebe (United States federal judge) he was born in 25/08/1922
- John Fourcade (American football player) he was born in 11/10/1960
- Lavar Edwards (American football player, defensive end) he was born in 29/03/1990
- Marlon Favorite (Player of American football) he was born in 22/06/1986
- Sammy Martin (American football player) he was born in 21/08/1965
- Stanley Joseph Ott (Catholic bishop) he was born in 29/06/1927
- Frankie Ford (American musician) he was born in 04/08/1939
- Elfrid Payton (American basketball player) he was born in 22/02/1994
- Marlain Veal (college basketball player (2016–2019) Southeastern Louisiana) he was born in 21/04/1996
- Joe Spencer (American baseball player) he was born in 04/08/1919
Schools in Gretna
College & universities near Gretna, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457606 | My Le's Beauty College | Gretna (LA) | 70056 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gretna, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOL | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | 1001 Loyola Avenue | UNK |
| SDL | Slidell | 1827 Front Street | RAIL |
| SCH | Schriever | Hwy 20 and Hwy 24 | RAIL |
| HMD | Hammond | 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| PIC | Picayune | US 11 at Tate Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Gretna
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gretna Finan Post Office | Gretna (LA) | 70053 |
Other cities in Jefferson Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson Parish , LA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Kenner | 66,288 | The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Marrero | 33,141 | CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana |
| Terrytown | 23,319 | Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Estelle | 16,377 | Place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| River Ridge | 13,494 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Timberlane | 10,243 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Waggaman | 10,015 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Harahan | 9,244 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Westwego | 8,297 | City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Elmwood | 4,635 | City in Peoria County, Illinois, United States |
| Jean Lafitte | 1,996 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Grand Isle | 1,447 | Town of the United States |
| Barataria | 1,109 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lafitte | 228 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Gretna distances to largest Louisiana cities
