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Founded 1836Jefferson ParishElev. 0 m

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Gretna at a glance

Median age
37.3
Median household income
$46,045
Median home value
$242,600
Median rent
$1,017/mo
Homeownership
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher
26%
Avg. commute
24.1 min
Unemployment
6.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White38.9%
Hispanic or Latino22.8%
Black32%
Asian2.5%

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).

Most common names in Gretna

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Occupations in Gretna

Management, business, science & arts32.9%
Service24.8%
Sales & office19.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.5%
Production, transportation & material moving9.5%

Share of employed residents (16+). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year).

Where Gretna is

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Notable people from Gretna

Elfrid PaytonMel OttLash LaRueEddie LacyFrankie FordIke TaylorStanley Joseph OttEmmett HardyLavar EdwardsFrederick Jacob Reagan Heebe

Born in Gretna. Source: Wikidata / Wikipedia (CC0); links open Wikipedia.

Historic places in Gretna

Gretna has 5 places 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

★ = National Historic Landmark. Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places.

Cities near Gretna

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 people in 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.

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