Gretna, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Gretna, Louisiana Summary
Life in Gretna research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Gretna over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gretna:
The population in Gretna is 17,836.
The median home value in Gretna is $205,200.
The median income in Gretna is $44,688.
The cost of living in Gretna is 97 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Gretna is $919.
The unemployment rate in Gretna is 6.7%.
The poverty rate in Gretna is 23.2%.
Table Of Contents
Gretna SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
5
Commute
8
Gretna, LA Crime Report
733
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,222.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
81.69%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gretna / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 733 | 4,222.8 | 3,523.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 104 | 599.1 | 639.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 5.8 | 15.8 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 12 | 69.1 | 80.7 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 84 | 483.9 | 497.0 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 629 | 3,623.7 | 2,884.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 75 | 432.1 | 510.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 500 | 2,880.5 | 2,107.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 54 | 311.1 | 266.9 | 282.7 |
Gretna, LA Cost Of Living
97
Gretna's Overall Cost Of Living
Gretna's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Gretna | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 89 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 78 | 86 | 100 | |
Gretna, LA Photos
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Map Of Gretna, LA
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Population over time in Gretna
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,746 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 17,797 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 17,888 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 17,832 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 17,827 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 17,801 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 17,757 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 17,720 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 17,689 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 17,628 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gretna
| Race | Gretna | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.6% | 57.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 31.1% | 31.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 19.2% | 5.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Gretna
| Gender | Gretna | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gretna for adults over 25
| Education | Gretna | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gretna, Louisiana
| Income | Gretna | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 14.8% | 8.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.6% | 5.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.7% | 10.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 16.1% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.1% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.7% | 13.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6% | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.0% | 5.7% | 9.5% |
