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Gretna, NE
City in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
Population
9,193
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,323
ZIP codes
0
Gretna and its ZIP codes
Gretna at a glance
- Gretna is about 51 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 18th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $123,992, 62% above the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $341,600 (43% above Nebraska) and median rent is $1,540 a month.
Local data for Gretna, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gretna, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$123,992
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$341,600
Median rent
$1,540/mo
Homeownership
75.3%
Bachelor's or higher
50.4%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,631), Irish Americans (1,048), Polish Americans (392).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sarpy County. PPP loans are for Gretna.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,316
83,436 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,847
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $8,636 per person
How people get to work
Gretna, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home17.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gretna, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
551
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 14°F
33.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gretna, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Gretna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MeliaCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.4 |
| SpringfieldCity | 4.4 mi | 1.6 |
| ChalcoCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.7 |
| RichfieldCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Beacon ViewCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Linoma BeachCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| WannCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.5 |
| Cedar CreekVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| La VistaCity | 8.4 mi | 5.6 |
| PapillionCity | 8.8 mi | 12.5 |
| South BendVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| LouisvilleCity | 9.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Boys TownVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.9 |
| RalstonCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| VeniceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| AshlandCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gretna, NE in?
- Gretna is in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Gretna, NE?
- About 9,193 people live in Gretna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gretna?
- Nearby places include Melia (4.3 mi), Springfield (4.4 mi), Chalco (5.3 mi), Richfield (7.2 mi), Beacon View (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023