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Gretna, LA


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Gretna, Louisiana

Gretna, Louisiana, in Jefferson county, is 3 miles SE of New Orleans, Louisiana. Part of the surrounding New Orleans metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Gretna is home to some 17,423 residents.

The People and Families of Gretna

In Gretna, about 37% of adults are married. Gretna somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 44% of Gretna is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Gretna is very American.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gretna had a median family income of $31,881.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($30,925) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Gretna. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Gretna Housing

According to the 2000 census, 50% of the housing in Gretna was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Gretna, 90% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the city.

High Points

Gretna strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyGretna Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyGretna Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGretna Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Gretna Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Gretna, LA

Comparing Gretna to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men39
Well-Paid Single Women28
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better16
People Above Poverty16
Median Family Income16

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents82
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime13

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