Gretna, Virginia, with a population of 7,426 and a population density of 43 people per square mile, is located in Pittsylvania County on the banks of the Staunton River. Gretna is home to several businesses including The Hungry Farmer restaurant, which offers traditional Southern cuisine and a relaxing atmosphere; Wheelers Auto Sales; and All Seasons Landscaping. Visitors can enjoy nature at the Twin Lakes State Park which offers year-round activities such as camping, fishing, swimming, kayaking and hiking. Other organizations in town include the Gretna Public Library, which hosts many events throughout the year; First Baptist Church of Gretna; and the Pittsylvania County Historical Society Museum. For sports enthusiasts, there are local football games at Gretna High School or for horse racing fans there is Colonial Downs Racetrack only 20 minutes away from Gretna.
The population in Gretna (zip 24557) is 7,426. There are 45 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gretna (zip 24557) is 51.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gretna (zip 24557) is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gretna (zip 24557)
- 48.8% are married
- 12.6% are divorced
- 19.8% are married with children
- 15.9% have children, but are single
Race in Gretna (zip 24557)
- 73.4% are White
- 21.6% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander