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Crime in Gretna summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Gretna. Key points include:
There were 710 total crimes in Gretna in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Gretna is 4,229.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Gretna is 428.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Gretna is 3,800.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Gretna is 99.56% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Gretna Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gretna / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 710 | 4,229.2 | 2,816.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 72 | 428.9 | 519.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 11.9 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 53.6 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 57 | 339.5 | 436.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 638 | 3,800.3 | 2,296.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 58 | 345.5 | 405.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 524 | 3,121.3 | 1,636.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 56 | 333.6 | 254.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Gretna summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gretna. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gretna is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gretna is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Gretna is $238,820.
The median income in Gretna is $43,110.
Gretna's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gretna Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gretna | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 91 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Gretna, LA Weather
The average high in Gretna is 78.1° and the average low is 60.4°.
There are 76.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 63.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gretna |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 60.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 63.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Gretna Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gretna
The current population in Gretna is 17,389. The population has decreased 1.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,389 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 17,468 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 17,640 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 17,836 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 17,746 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 17,774 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 17,797 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 17,888 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 17,832 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 17,827 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 17,801 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 17,757 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 17,720 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 17,689 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 17,628 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gretna
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Gretna is:
38.0% White with 6,606 White residents.
30.0% African American with 5,212 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 79 American Indian residents.
3.7% Asian with 641 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 103 Other residents.
2.8% Two Or More with 492 Two Or More residents.
24.5% Hispanic with 4,256 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gretna | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.0% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 30.0% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 24.5% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Gretna
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Gretna is 49.0% female with 8,526 female residents.
Gretna is 51.0% male with 8,862 male residents.
| Gender | Gretna | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gretna for adults over 25
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14.0% of adults in Gretna completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Gretna completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Gretna completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Gretna completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Gretna completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Gretna completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Gretna completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Gretna completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Gretna completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gretna | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 14.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gretna, Louisiana
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12.1% of households in Gretna earn Less than $10,000.
8.6% of households in Gretna earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.7% of households in Gretna earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.2% of households in Gretna earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.4% of households in Gretna earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.9% of households in Gretna earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.0% of households in Gretna earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.1% of households in Gretna earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.7% of households in Gretna earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.2% of households in Gretna earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gretna | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.1% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.6% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.2% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.9% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.0% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.1% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.2% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
