City of Gretna
Recent News About City of Gretna
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Jefferson Parish exports up 59.6% since 2013
Jefferson Parish exports increased 59.6 percent in the five-year period from 2013 to 2017, according to the International Trade Administration (ITA).
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Gretna's population decreases by 91 people between 2017 and 2018
Gretna's population decreased by 91 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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42.3% unemployed in Gretna in 2018
42.3 percent of Gretna residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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The white population in Gretna decreases by 303 people between 2017 and 2018
The white population in Gretna decreased by 303 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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African American population in Gretna increases by 151 people between 2017 and 2018
African American population in Gretna increased by 151 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Louisiana ZIP 70056 increase in 2018
There were 540 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Louisiana zip code 70056 in 2018, a 1.9 percent increase over 2017, which had 530 total widow and parent beneficiaries, according to the official Social Security Administration website.
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Jefferson Parish ranked 66th among counties in highest exporting metros
Jefferson Parish ranked 66th in trade with $3.84 billion in exports in 2018.
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Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Louisiana ZIP 70054 stay unchanged in 2018
There were 20 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Louisiana zip code 70054 in 2018, the same number as in 2017, according to the official Social Security Administration website.
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Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Louisiana ZIP 70053 decrease in 2018
There were 290 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Louisiana zip code 70053 in 2018, a 3.3 percent decrease from 2017, which had 300 total widow and parent beneficiaries, according to the official Social Security Administration website.
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41.6% unemployed in Gretna in 2017
41.6 percent of Gretna residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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80 living veterans in Jefferson Parish have earned Purple Heart, Medal of Honor or POW Medal
The number of living Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, or POW Medal recipients in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana for fiscal year 2017 was 80, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Gretna ranked 172nd in state for resident earnings in 2017
Gretna ranked 172nd among cities in Louisiana by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau in August.
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Jefferson Parish ranked 66th among counties in highest exporting metros
Jefferson Parish ranked 66th in trade with $3.85 billion in exports in 2017.
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12 retail trade businesses in 70056 have between 20 and 49 employees in 2016
There were 12 retail trade businesses in Louisiana ZIP code 70056 that had between 20 and 49 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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15 retail trade businesses in 70056 have between 10 and 19 employees in 2016
There were 15 retail trade businesses in Louisiana ZIP code 70056 that had between 10 and 19 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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27 retail trade businesses in 70056 have between five and nine employees in 2016
There were 27 retail trade businesses in Louisiana ZIP code 70056 that had between five and nine employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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23.4 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Gretna
23.4 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Gretna in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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61 retail trade businesses in 70056 have between one and four employees in 2016
There were 61 retail trade businesses in Louisiana ZIP code 70056 that had between one and four employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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22 real estate, rental and leasing businesses in 70056 have between one and four employees in 2016
There were 22 real estate, rental and leasing businesses in Louisiana ZIP code 70056 that had between one and four employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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50 professional, scientific and technical services businesses in 70056 have between one and four employees in 2016
There were 50 professional, scientific and technical services businesses in Louisiana ZIP code 70056 that had between one and four employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.