Gretna, Nebraska
Gretna: City in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States
About
Gretna is a city located in the county of Sarpy in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,441 and a population density of 730 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,024 inhabitants.
The city was created 138 years ago in 1885.
Quick Facts about Gretna
| Population : | 5,024 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Sarpy County |
| Postal code : | 68028 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 402 |
| Area : | 6.08 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,270 feet / 387 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1886 (138 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 18:44:12 (9th November 2024) |
| Density : | 826 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gretna is located at 41°8'27"N 96°14'23"W (41.1408300, -96.2397400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Gretna
Demographics
The population of Gretna increased by 11.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,441 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,954 | 10.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,006 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,013 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,004 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,012 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,032 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,044 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,047 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,058 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,024 | -0.68% | estimation process |
People born in Gretna (1)
American football fullback Andy Janovich was born in Gretna
Schools in Gretna
College & universities near Gretna, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181376 | Nebraska Christian College of Hope International University | Papillion (NE) | 68046 |
| 365693 | Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics | Omaha (NE) | 68137-2325 |
| 407355 | Xenon International Academy-Omaha | Omaha (NE) | 68127-3622 |
| 181604 | College of Saint Mary | Omaha (NE) | 68106 |
| 181297 | Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | Omaha (NE) | 68114-2852 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gretna, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Gretna
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gretna Post Office | Gretna (NE) | 68028 |
| Springfield Post Office | Springfield (NE) | 68059 |
| Stoneyridg Post Office | Omaha (NE) | 68137 |
| Postal Impressions Retail Post Office | Omaha (NE) | 68137 |
| Millard Highland Post Office | Omaha (NE) | 68137 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Gretna , Louisiana suburb city of New Orleans with a population of 17,615 people.
- Gretna , Florida human settlement in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America with a population of 1,430 people.
- Gretna , Virginia town of the United States with a population of 1,179 people.
Other cities in Sarpy County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sarpy County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Papillion | 20,293 | City in and county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States |
| La Vista | 17,020 | City in Nebraska, United States |
| Chalco | 10,994 | In Nebraska, USA |
| Springfield | 1,622 | City in Nebraska, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Gretna distances to largest Nebraska cities
