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Gretna Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 17,423
- Land Area (2000): 9.054 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 0.942 square kilometers
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 16,581 | 2002 | 17,476 | 2005 | 17,208 |
2000 | 16,528 | 2003 | 17,222 | 2006 | 16,266 |
2001 | 17,409 | 2004 | 17,254 | 2007 | 16,240 |
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Houses (2000): 7,665
Gretna Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Gretna Employment Information Back to top
Gretna Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 713 | 18.79% |
2. | Accommodation and Food Services | 226 | 5.96% |
3. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 200 | 5.27% |
4. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 191 | 5.03% |
5. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 175 | 4.61% |
6. | Public Administration | 162 | 4.27% |
7. | Repair and Maintenance | 135 | 3.56% |
8. | Health Care | 132 | 3.48% |
9. | Other Transportation | 123 | 3.24% |
10. | Mining | 121 | 3.19% |
11. | Educational Services | 111 | 2.93% |
12. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 101 | 2.66% |
13. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 98 | 2.58% |
14. | Finance and Insurance | 89 | 2.35% |
15. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 74 | 1.95% |
16. | Food and Beverage Stores | 72 | 1.90% |
17. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 70 | 1.85% |
18. | Utilities | 64 | 1.69% |
19. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 58 | 1.53% |
20. | Department and Other General Stores | 54 | 1.42% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 474 | 15.44% |
2. | Accommodation and Food Services | 344 | 11.21% |
3. | Educational Services | 329 | 10.72% |
4. | Finance and Insurance | 212 | 6.91% |
5. | Public Administration | 157 | 5.12% |
6. | Food and Beverage Stores | 153 | 4.99% |
7. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 142 | 4.63% |
8. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 137 | 4.46% |
9. | Department and Other General Stores | 130 | 4.24% |
10. | Personal and Laundry Services | 93 | 3.03% |
11. | Social Assistance | 81 | 2.64% |
12. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 65 | 2.12% |
13. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 45 | 1.47% |
14. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 44 | 1.43% |
15. | Other Transportation | 43 | 1.40% |
16. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 39 | 1.27% |
17. | Private Household Services | 31 | 1.01% |
18. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 30 | 0.98% |
19. | Mining | 30 | 0.98% |
20. | Food Manufacturing | 29 | 0.94% |
Gretna Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 270 | 7.12% |
2. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 246 | 6.48% |
3. | Vehicle Mechanics | 178 | 4.69% |
4. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 167 | 4.40% |
5. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 153 | 4.03% |
6. | Other Production Occupations | 138 | 3.64% |
7. | Other Management Occupations | 135 | 3.56% |
8. | Construction Laborers | 123 | 3.24% |
9. | Carpenters | 122 | 3.22% |
10. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 115 | 3.03% |
11. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 106 | 2.79% |
12. | Electricians | 102 | 2.69% |
13. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 99 | 2.61% |
14. | Other Protective Service Workers | 97 | 2.56% |
15. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 93 | 2.45% |
16. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 91 | 2.40% |
17. | Rail and Water Transportation | 87 | 2.29% |
18. | Top Executives | 80 | 2.11% |
19. | Other Office and Admin Support | 78 | 2.06% |
20. | Other Construction Trades | 74 | 1.95% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
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1. | Cashiers | 207 | 6.74% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 191 | 6.22% |
3. | Other Office and Admin Support | 174 | 5.67% |
4. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 146 | 4.76% |
5. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 143 | 4.66% |
6. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 127 | 4.14% |
7. | Other Management Occupations | 104 | 3.39% |
8. | Waiters and Waitresses | 101 | 3.29% |
9. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 98 | 3.19% |
10. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 95 | 3.10% |
11. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 91 | 2.97% |
12. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 90 | 2.93% |
13. | Customer Service Representatives | 86 | 2.80% |
14. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 85 | 2.77% |
15. | Registered Nurses | 80 | 2.61% |
16. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 75 | 2.44% |
17. | Business Operations Specialists | 74 | 2.41% |
18. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 74 | 2.41% |
19. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 71 | 2.31% |
20. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 63 | 2.05% |
Gretna Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 6,833 | 49.79% |
15-35 hours | 1,187 | 8.65% |
1-14 hours | 437 | 3.18% |
No regular hours | 5,267 | 38.38% |
Gretna Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 326 | 4.97% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 201 | 3.06% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 356 | 5.43% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 647 | 9.86% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 904 | 13.78% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 918 | 14.00% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 851 | 12.97% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 692 | 10.55% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 325 | 4.96% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 314 | 4.79% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 219 | 3.34% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 44 | 0.67% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 306 | 4.67% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 456 | 6.95% |
Gretna Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 215 | 3.28% |
5-9 | 599 | 9.13% |
10-14 | 1,155 | 17.61% |
15-19 | 1,181 | 18.01% |
20-24 | 1,099 | 16.76% |
25-29 | 369 | 5.63% |
30-34 | 891 | 13.58% |
35-39 | 83 | 1.27% |
40-44 | 88 | 1.34% |
45-59 | 422 | 6.43% |
60-89 | 226 | 3.45% |
At least 90 | 231 | 3.52% |
Gretna Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 129 | 1.97% | 4,489 | 68.44% |
30-44 | 94 | 1.43% | 968 | 14.76% |
45-59 | 37 | 0.56% | 385 | 5.87% |
At least 60 | 61 | 0.93% | 396 | 6.04% |
Gretna Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 29 | 0.44% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 1,091 | 16.44% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 4,849 | 73.07% |
Motorcycle | 27 | 0.41% |
Other | 83 | 1.25% |
Public transportation | 321 | 4.84% |
Walked | 159 | 2.40% |
Worked at home | 77 | 1.16% |
Gretna Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Gretna Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 6,989 (16,605 people)
Families (2000): 4,346 (13,132 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 1,055
People at same address in 1995: 8,733
Gretna Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 1,211 | 17.33% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 674 | 9.64% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 573 | 8.20% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 691 | 9.89% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 556 | 7.96% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 728 | 10.42% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 452 | 6.47% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 440 | 6.30% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 244 | 3.49% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 365 | 5.22% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 448 | 6.41% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 335 | 4.79% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 125 | 1.79% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 50 | 0.72% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 54 | 0.77% |
$200,000 or more | 43 | 0.62% |
Gretna Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 2,275 | 32.70% |
Family, 2 people | 1,762 | 25.32% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 340 | 4.89% |
Family, 3 people | 1,148 | 16.50% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 38 | 0.55% |
Family, 4 people | 777 | 11.17% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 12 | 0.17% |
Family, 5 people | 347 | 4.99% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 3 | 0.04% |
Family, 6 people | 147 | 2.11% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 3 | 0.04% |
Family, 7 or more people | 105 | 1.51% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 1 | 0.01% |
Gretna Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 5,196 | 31.24% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 1,438 | 8.65% |
Public Assistance | 254 | 1.53% |
Retirement | 1,008 | 6.06% |
Self Employment | 516 | 3.10% |
Social Security | 1,853 | 11.14% |
Supplemental Security | 471 | 2.83% |
Wage / Salary | 4,987 | 29.98% |
Other | 909 | 5.47% |
Gretna Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 1,590 | 57.78% |
With children under 18 | 1,162 | 42.22% |
Gretna Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 950 | 13.85% |
Married | 3,111 | 45.34% |
Never Married | 2,560 | 37.31% |
Widowed | 240 | 3.50% |
Gretna Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 1,010 | 14.33% |
Married | 3,256 | 46.20% |
Never Married | 1,929 | 27.37% |
Widowed | 853 | 12.10% |
Gretna Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Gretna Education Information Back to top
Gretna Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 1,277 | 9.72% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 2,781 | 21.16% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 4,434 | 33.74% |
Some college, no degree | 2,939 | 22.36% |
Associate degree | 399 | 3.04% |
Bachelors degree | 957 | 7.28% |
Graduate or professional degree | 355 | 2.70% |
Gretna Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 146 | 0.84% | 197 | 1.13% | 343 | 1.97% |
Kindergarten | 155 | 0.89% | 66 | 0.38% | 221 | 1.27% |
Grades 1-4 | 845 | 4.85% | 190 | 1.09% | 1,035 | 5.94% |
Grades 5-8 | 716 | 4.11% | 160 | 0.92% | 876 | 5.03% |
Grades 9-12 | 712 | 4.09% | 200 | 1.15% | 912 | 5.23% |
Undergrad college | 402 | 2.31% | 179 | 1.03% | 581 | 3.33% |
Graduate or professional school | 79 | 0.45% | 24 | 0.14% | 103 | 0.59% |
Total | 3,055 | 17.53% | 1,016 | 5.83% | 4,071 | 23.37% |
Gretna Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Gretna Public Benefits Information Back to top
Gretna Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 12,587 | 75.81% |
Below Poverty Level | 4,017 | 24.19% |
Gretna Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Gretna Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 691
Gretna Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 8.262 | 0.844 | 0.000 | 3.438 | 12.544 | 0.302 | 12.725 | 39.382 | 9.529 | 61.938 |
2000 | 7.260 | 0.666 | 0.242 | 4.477 | 12.645 | 0.242 | 12.161 | 40.295 | 8.349 | 61.048 |
2001 | 6.433 | 0.632 | 0.057 | 2.700 | 9.823 | 0.460 | 9.650 | 40.611 | 8.789 | 59.509 |
2002 | 4.921 | 0.458 | 0.000 | 3.548 | 8.927 | 0.343 | 7.496 | 32.444 | 8.068 | 48.352 |
2003 | 5.865 | 0.929 | 0.174 | 3.658 | 10.626 | 0.232 | 11.439 | 36.581 | 7.665 | 55.685 |
2004 | 5.216 | 1.449 | 0.116 | 3.130 | 9.911 | 0.174 | 11.360 | 27.994 | 5.970 | 45.323 |
2005 | 3.894 | 0.639 | 0.174 | 2.325 | 7.032 | 0.000 | 15.225 | 23.071 | 7.671 | 45.967 |
2006 | 6.886 | 0.430 | 0.061 | 3.012 | 10.390 | 0.000 | 11.189 | 31.784 | 6.886 | 49.859 |
2007 | 6.096 | 0.616 | 0.246 | 3.202 | 10.160 | 0.000 | 13.239 | 33.436 | 6.773 | 53.448 |
Gretna Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 14 | 88 |
2005 | 26 | 84 |
2006 | 24 | 85 |
2007 | 25 | 89 |
Gretna Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
1999 | 1,235 |
2000 | 1,218 |
2001 | 1,207 |
2002 | 1,001 |
Gretna Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Gretna Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Gretna Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 2,330 | 13.37% |
10-19 Years | 2,317 | 13.30% |
20-29 Years | 2,630 | 15.09% |
30-39 Years | 2,655 | 15.24% |
40-49 Years | 2,544 | 14.60% |
50-59 Years | 1,864 | 10.70% |
60-69 Years | 1,242 | 7.13% |
70-79 Years | 1,275 | 7.32% |
80-89 Years | 494 | 2.84% |
90+ Years | 72 | 0.41% |
Gretna Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 8,717 | 50.03% |
Female | 8,706 | 49.97% |
Gretna Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 9,282 | 53.27% |
African-American | 6,154 | 35.32% |
Hispanic/Latino | 1,105 | 6.34% |
Asian | 532 | 3.05% |
Multiracial | 217 | 1.25% |
Amerindian | 89 | 0.51% |
Other Race | 37 | 0.21% |
Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.04% |
Gretna Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | French Non-Basque | 2,379 | 24.57% |
2. | German | 1,970 | 20.34% |
3. | Italian | 1,268 | 13.10% |
4. | United States Or American | 1,042 | 10.76% |
5. | Irish | 958 | 9.89% |
6. | English | 567 | 5.86% |
7. | French Canadian | 341 | 3.52% |
8. | Dutch | 173 | 1.79% |
9. | Scotch Irish | 163 | 1.68% |
10. | African | 130 | 1.34% |
Gretna Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 14,139 | 87.50% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 1,009 | 6.24% |
3. | Vietnamese | 373 | 2.31% |
4. | French | 287 | 1.78% |
5. | Chinese | 74 | 0.46% |
6. | Italian | 55 | 0.34% |
7. | Tagalog | 45 | 0.28% |
8. | Hebrew | 35 | 0.22% |
9. | Korean | 23 | 0.14% |
10. | Other Indic | 22 | 0.14% |
Gretna Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 16,261 | 93.79% |
Naturalized immigrant | 432 | 2.49% |
Not a citizen | 645 | 3.72% |
Gretna Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Gretna Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Gretna Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
70053 | 70054 | 70056 |