Gretna, Florida

Gretna is a city located in Gadsden County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,709.

Geography

\nGretna is located at 30°36'56" North, 84°39'45" West (30.615598, -84.662457)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.9 km² (1.9 mi²). 4.9 km² (1.9 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,709 people, 503 households, and 401 families residing in the city. The population density is 351.0/km² (906.7/mi²). There are 553 housing units at an average density of 113.6/km² (293.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 6.14% White, 88.41% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 4.68% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. 9.65% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 503 households out of which 41.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% are married couples living together, 31.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% are non-families. 18.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.40 and the average family size is 3.84. In the city the population is spread out with 35.0% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 28 years. For every 100 females there are 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.2 males. The median income for a household in the city is $24,769, and the median income for a family is $26,176. Males have a median income of $20,819 versus $17,955 for females. The per capita income for the city is $9,062. 30.6% of the population and 25.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 43.3% are under the age of 18 and 24.2% are 65 or older.