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Gretna, LA

Founded 1836Jefferson ParishElev. 0 m
Population
17,468
Median home
$242,600
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Gretna

With about 17,468 residents, Gretna is one of Louisiana's notable places. Gretna was founded in 1836 and sits in Jefferson Parish. The median age is 37.3 and the median household income is $46,045. Homes carry a median value of $242,600, and about 49% of residents own where they live. Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
17,468
Median age
37.3
Median household income
$46,045
Per-capita income
$29,250
Poverty rate
25%
High-school grad or higher
75.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26%
Unemployment
6.9%
Avg. commute
24.1 min
Work from home
7.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White38.9%
Hispanic or Latino22.8%
Black32%
Asian2.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.9%
Service24.8%
Sales & office19.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.5%
Production, transportation & material moving9.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$242,600
Median gross rent
$1,017/mo
Owner-occupied
48.6%
Median year built
1966
Households
7,415
Avg. household size
2.2

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Gretna has 13 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading51%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Jefferson RISE Charter SchoolHighGrades 6–12charter
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced StudiesHighGrades 6–12
Young Audiences Charter High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Frederick Douglass Community SchoolMiddleGrades 3–8
Gretna Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
George Cox Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced StudiesElementaryGrades -1–5
McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Paul J. Solis Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Ruppel Academie FrancaiseElementaryGrades -1–6
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
William Hart Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Young Audiences Charter SchoolOtherGrades -1–9charter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime21% above national
Gretna467
Louisiana584
United States386
↓ 30% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime93% above national
Gretna3,777
Louisiana2,620
United States1,952
↓ 7% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Gretna Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Gretna.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Jefferson County
Coastal floodingVery High
HurricaneVery High
LightningVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Gretna is in Jefferson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Gretna was founded in 1836 and sits in Jefferson Parish. Elevation ~0 m.

Map of Gretna
Gretna, LA
Where Gretna is
New OrleansBaton RougeShreveportLafayetteLake CharlesKennerGretna
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Crockett, David, Fire Hall and PumperOld Jefferson Parish CourthouseSt. Joseph Church-Convent of the Most Holy Sacrament ComplexKerner HouseGretna Post Office
Notable people from Gretna
Elfrid PaytonMel OttLash LaRueEddie LacyFrankie FordIke TaylorStanley Joseph OttEmmett HardyLavar EdwardsFrederick Jacob Reagan Heebe
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Nearby cities
Westwego (6 mi)Harahan (9 mi)New Orleans (12 mi)Kenner (14 mi)Slidell (31 mi)Mandeville (32 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Gretna, LA (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Gretna, Louisiana.

Jay Cee Habeger, 55
Gretna · 70056
AKA Robert David King, Robert David King
Robert Jones, 33
Gretna · 70056
AKA Kayron Jackson
James Cincore Johnson, 34
Gretna · 70053

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Gretna — frequently asked

What is the population of Gretna, Louisiana?
Gretna has a population of about 17,468, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Gretna?
The median home value in Gretna is $242,600, and the median gross rent is $1,017/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Gretna safe? What is the crime rate?
Gretna Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 467 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Gretna face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jefferson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning.
How many schools are in Gretna?
Gretna has 13 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Gretna?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Gretna. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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