Gretna, VA is a small town with a population of 1,310 people. It has a population density of 706 people per square mile, which is significantly higher than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Gretna has many local businesses that contribute to the local economy, including a grocery store, bakery, hardware store, post office and restaurant. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities in the area such as fishing, camping and hiking. Additionally, Gretna boasts several organizations such as Lions Club International and Girl Scouts of America. Furthermore, Gretna hosts various sporting events throughout the year including baseball games at the Little League ballpark and basketball tournaments at the community center.
The population in Gretna is 1,310. There are 785 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gretna is 53.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gretna is 1.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gretna
- 39.9% are married
- 13.0% are divorced
- 16.3% are married with children
- 22.0% have children, but are single
Race in Gretna
- 53.5% are White
- 39.9% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander