Demographics & People — Gretna, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,117 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,400 |
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| Median Age | 36.3 |
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| Total Households | 3,207 |
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| Family Households | 2,551 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.83 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.099 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,479 |
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| Black or African American | 18 |
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| Asian | 26 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 421 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,501 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,499 |
| English | 942 |
| Irish | 801 |
| Other groups | 715 |
| Czech | 589 |
| Polish | 549 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 366 |
| American | 350 |
| European | 309 |
Language
| English Only | 8,151 |
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| Spanish | 194 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,428 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 438 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,231 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gretna, Nebraska.
