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Gretna, VA
Town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
Population
1,452
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
870
ZIP codes
0
Gretna and its ZIP codes
Gretna at a glance
- Gretna is about 3.9 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $33,698 a year, 64% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $138,800 (64% below Virginia) and median rent is $683 a month.
Local data for Gretna, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gretna, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,698
Poverty rate
42.2%
Median home value
$138,800
Median rent
$683/mo
Homeownership
53.6%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
47.8
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (271), German Americans (68), Jamaican Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pittsylvania County. PPP loans are for Gretna.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,411
13,000 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$447M
FY 2026, $7,390 per person
How people get to work
Gretna, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gretna, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
970
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
21
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 24°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gretna, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
20.6%
U.S. 12.1% +8.5 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Gretna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MotleyCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4 |
| ChathamTown | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| HurtTown | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| AltavistaTown | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| PenhookCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.2 |
| BlairsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| North ShoreCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 14 |
| Union HallCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 14.5 |
| Mount HermonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.6 |
| MonetaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| Westlake CornerCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 13.3 |
| NathalieCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3 |
| BrooknealTown | 24 mi | 3.5 |
| Mountain RoadCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 8.6 |
| DanvilleCity | 25 mi | 42.8 |
| TimberlakeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 11.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gretna, VA in?
- Gretna is in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Gretna, VA?
- About 1,452 people live in Gretna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gretna?
- Nearby places include Motley (8 mi), Chatham (9.2 mi), Hurt (11 mi), Altavista (13 mi), Penhook (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023