Gretna
Town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Gretna is a town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, with 1,310 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 833 ft (254 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Motley, 8.1 miles N.
- 1,310residents (2020 Census)
- 833 ftelevation · 254 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.3 km²
- 785 / sq mipopulation density
- 24557ZIP code
About Gretna
Gretna is a town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gretna had a population of 1,310. It is part of the Danville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Gretna
- Median household income
- $33,698
- Median home value
- $138,800
- Median rent
- $683/mo
- Median age
- 47.8
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Gretna had 1,310 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,310 |
|---|---|
| Density | 785 per sq mi (303 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gretna at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pittsylvania County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,310 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.67 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9495° N, 79.3626° W |
| ZIP code | 24557 |
| Official website | townofgretna.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5133232 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gretna
- Motley8.1 mi N
- Chatham9.7 mi S
- Hurt10.7 mi N
- Altavista12.8 mi N
- Penhook15.5 mi W
- Blairs17.2 mi S
- North Shore18.1 mi NW
- Union Hall18.3 mi W
- Mount Hermon19.7 mi S
- Moneta21.5 mi NW
- Westlake Corner21.9 mi NW
- Nathalie23.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gretna
What county is Gretna in?
Gretna is in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
What is the population of Gretna, VA?
1,310 people lived in Gretna at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gretna, VA?
The ZIP code of Gretna is 24557.
What is the elevation of Gretna?
833 feet (254 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gretna?
Motley (8.1 mi), Chatham (9.7 mi), Hurt (10.7 mi), Altavista (12.8 mi), Penhook (15.5 mi).
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