Gretna, LA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Gretna decreased by 1,524. In this period, the peak population was 18,550 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18,550 | - | - |
| 2001 | 18,391 | -159 | -0.86% |
| 2002 | 18,265 | -126 | -0.69% |
| 2003 | 18,287 | 22 | 0.12% |
| 2004 | 18,273 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2005 | 18,231 | -42 | -0.23% |
| 2006 | 16,992 | -1,239 | -6.80% |
| 2007 | 17,185 | 193 | 1.14% |
| 2008 | 17,050 | -135 | -0.79% |
| 2009 | 16,981 | -69 | -0.40% |
| 2010 | 17,741 | 760 | 4.48% |
| 2011 | 17,784 | 43 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 17,771 | -13 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 17,785 | 14 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 17,772 | -13 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 17,820 | 48 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 17,884 | 64 | 0.36% |
| 2017 | 17,841 | -43 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 17,746 | -95 | -0.53% |
| 2019 | 17,711 | -35 | -0.20% |
| 2020 | 17,762 | 51 | 0.29% |
| 2021 | 17,548 | -214 | -1.20% |
| 2022 | 17,213 | -335 | -1.91% |
| 2023 | 17,026 | -187 | -1.09% |
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Gretna, LA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Gretna's population decreased by 809 (4.36%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Gretna's population increased by 21 (0.12%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Gretna's population decreased by 736 (4.14%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Gretna's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 17,026.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Gretna's population peaked in year 2000 at 18,550.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Gretna's population was lowest in year 2009 at 16,981.
Gretna, LA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Gretna grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Gretna had an average annual population growth rate of 0.36% per year. Overall the population shrank 8.22% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Gretna annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.36% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Gretna population grew the most, with an increase of 760 people (a 4.48% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Gretna population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,239 people (a 6.80% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Gretna, LA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Gretna's population decreased by 522 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 335 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 187 (1.09%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Gretna, LA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Gretna decreased by 759 (4.27%). The population was highest at 17,884 in the year 2016 and lowest at 17,026 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.43%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)