Living in Gretna, LA
Gretna, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
17,774
Unemployment
7.3%
Poverty
17.8%
Median Home
$171,800
Median Income
$47,244
Median Rent
$883
Gretna SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
8
Gretna, LA Crime Report
836
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,715.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
90.39%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gretna / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 836 | 4,715.4 | 3,711.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 119 | 671.2 | 549.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 11.3 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 39.5 | 86.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 105 | 592.2 | 402.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 717 | 4,044.2 | 3,162.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 84 | 473.8 | 579.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 580 | 3,271.5 | 2,352.4 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 53 | 298.9 | 230.5 | 219.9 |
Gretna, LA Cost Of Living
95
Gretna's Overall Cost Of Living
Gretna's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Gretna | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 117 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 88 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 80 | 88 | 100 | |
Gretna, LA Photos
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Map Of Gretna, LA
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Population over time in Gretna
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Gretna | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.9% | 58.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 35.5% | 32.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 16.0% | 5.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Gretna
| Gender | Gretna | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gretna for adults over 25
| Education | Gretna | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Gretna, Louisiana
| Income | Gretna | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.3% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.5% | 12.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.7% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.4% | 16.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 11.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.4% | 12.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6% | 5.0% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
