Demographics in Gretna, LA
Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data
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Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
17,468
Male
8,786
50.3%
Female
8,682
49.7%
Median Age
37.3
Race & Ethnicity
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)White41.7%
Black32.2%
Hispanic22.8%
Asian2.8%
Two or More14.8%
Other8.1%
Education & Household
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher
17.9%
High School or Higher
37.2%
Foreign Born
18.4%
Veterans
2.8%
Married
27.5%
Avg Household Size
2.2
Marital Status by Age
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Gretna, LA has a population of 17,468 with a median age of 37.3. The racial makeup is 41.7% White, 22.8% Hispanic, 32.2% Black, 2.8% Asian. About 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 18.4%.