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Gretna, Nebraska
Gretna, city, in Sarpy County, Nebraska. Gretna had 9,207 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 9,253; the 2020 Census counted 5,083 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,193 (±34). GEOID 3120260.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,207
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,083 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,193 ±34
Median household income
$123,992
±$11,314 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$341,600
±$16,765 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$1,540
±$205 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
Where is Gretna and what county is it in?
Gretna is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It covers 7.0 square miles of land, 731 residents per square mile in 2020.
Gretna is in the Omaha, NE-IA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 8 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Gretna, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,207 people lived in Gretna on July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Gretna, 9,253, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 5,083: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,193 (±34).
| Measure | Gretna | Sarpy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,193 ±34 | 197,389 | +4,156 |
| Households | 3,237 ±208 | 74,097 | +1,283 |
| Average household size | 2.82 ±0.18 | 2.65 | +0.27 |
| Housing units | 3,317 ±234 | 76,780 | +1,282 |
Gretna's population since 2000
From 2,355 in 2000 to 9,207 in 2025: up 291.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Gretna as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gretna?
The median resident of Gretna is 36.3 years old; 30.5% are under 18 and 10.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.8%.
| Measure | Gretna | Sarpy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 ±2.2 | 35.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.5% ±2.8 pts | 26.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.6% ±2.4 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Male | 50.8% ±3.2 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.9% ±2.8 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.7% ±5.1 pts | 76.3% | −8.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±4.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8% ±1.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±3.2 pts | 12.6% | – |
| With a disability | 6.3% ±1.9 pts | 10.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.4% ±0.7 pts | 4.7% | −1.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.2% ±1.2 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.4% ±5.3 pts | 42.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.3% ±4.4 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.6% ±5.2 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9% ±2.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gretna earn?
Half of Gretna's 3,237 households earn less than $123,992 a year (±$11,314), against $103,321 in Sarpy County and $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 the median was $102,274 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $21,718 after inflation. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gretna | Sarpy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $123,992 ±$11,314 | $103,321 | +$21,718 |
| Mean household income | $139,440 ±$12,003 | $124,709 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,805 ±$3,965 | $47,364 | +$6,310 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.2% ±2.1 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% ±2.4 pts | 97.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.6% ±2.7 pts | 95.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gretna?
Owners occupy 75.3% of Gretna's occupied homes and renters 24.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $341,600 by its owner (±$16,765). The median renter pays $1,540 a month including utilities, and 54.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gretna | Sarpy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $341,600 ±$16,765 | $314,100 | +$113,306 |
| Median gross rent | $1,540 ±$205 | $1,334 | +$345 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.1% ±18.1 pts | 35.7% | +30.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,163 ±$79 | $2,081 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.3% ±6.4 pts | 70.4% | +10.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.7% ±6.4 pts | 29.6% | – |
| Housing units | 3,317 ±234 | 76,780 | +1,282 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±2.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.1% ±5.7 pts | 73.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 21.3% ±6.5 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% ±3.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Gretna building?
Builders took permits for 447 new housing units in Gretna in 2025 (447 in single-family houses), 48.6 per 1,000 residents against 5.3 across Nebraska.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gretna work and get to work?
77.9% of Gretna's workers drive alone and 17.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.1 minutes.
| Measure | Gretna | Sarpy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 79.7% ±3.5 pts | 72.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9% ±4.8 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.0% ±2.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.3% ±4.9 pts | 13.5% | +11.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.1 min ±1.8 | 21.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Gretna?
1 census tract lies mostly in Gretna, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 106.31Sarpy County | 5,005 | $121,392 |
| Tract 106.32Sarpy County | 8,227 | $136,875 |
| Tract 107.01Sarpy County | 2,421 | $134,432 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Gretna) · Census block assignment files
How does Gretna compare with other places in Nebraska?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Gretna is the 3,408th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 17th-most populous of 528 in Nebraska.
Gretna ranks 2nd of 136 places in Nebraska with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 17th | 528 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 77th | 132 |
| Residents per square mile | 110th | 136 |
| Median household income | 2nd | 136 |
| Per capita income | 8th | 136 |
| Median home value | 6th | 135 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd | 129 |
| Poverty rate | 104th | 109 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2nd | 135 |
| Median age | 92nd | 136 |
| Owner-occupied share | 48th | 135 |
| Work from home | 5th | 84 |
| Travel time to work | 47th | 135 |
Gretna's figures with every place in Nebraska (CSV)
Every place in Nebraska, sortable · Compare Gretna with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Gretna?
19 of the 57 figures for Gretna on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Gretna are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Gretna.