Gretna
City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Gretna is a city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with 17,814 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Terrytown, 1.5 miles E.
- 17,814residents (2020 Census)
- 0 ftelevation · 0 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.5 km²
- 4,414 / sq mipopulation density
- 70053ZIP code
About Gretna
Gretna is the second-largest city in, and parish seat of, Jefferson Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Gretna lies on the west bank of the Mississippi River, just east and across the river from uptown New Orleans. It is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area. The population was 17,814 at the 2020 U.S. census.
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Living in Gretna
- Median household income
- $43,110
- Median home value
- $257,400
- Median rent
- $1,060/mo
- Median age
- 38.3
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Gretna had 17,814 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,814 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,414 per sq mi (1,704 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gretna at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,814 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.04 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.9105° N, 90.0518° W |
| ZIP code | 70053 |
| Official website | gretnala.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2231915 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gretna
- Terrytown1.5 mi E
- Harvey1.7 mi SW
- Timberlane2.7 mi SE
- Marrero4.1 mi SW
- Arabi4.4 mi NE
- Belle Chasse4.6 mi SE
- Woodmere5.2 mi S
- Estelle5.4 mi SW
- Westwego5.5 mi W
- Chalmette5.6 mi NE
- New Orleans Station6.0 mi S
- Bridge City6.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Gretna
What county is Gretna in?
Gretna is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Gretna, LA?
17,814 people lived in Gretna at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gretna, LA?
The ZIP code of Gretna is 70053.
What is the elevation of Gretna?
0 feet (0 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gretna?
Terrytown (1.5 mi), Harvey (1.7 mi), Timberlane (2.7 mi), Marrero (4.1 mi), Arabi (4.4 mi).
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