Gretna, Virginia
Gretna, Virginia | ||
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FIPS code 51-33232[3] | | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1467538[4] | |
| Website | www | |
Gretna is a town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,267 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Danville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
The Gretna Commercial Historic District and Yates Tavern are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5][6] Sharswood Plantation, a historic tobacco plantation, is located in Gretna.
The Gretna High football program has produced some prolific teams and claims 5 AA state championships.
Geography
Gretna is located at 36°57′11″N 79°21′46″W / 36.95306°N 79.36278°W (36.953190, -79.362769).[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), of which, 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (1.83%) is water.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1910 | 330 | — | |
| 1920 | 470 | 42.4% | |
| 1930 | 637 | 35.5% | |
| 1940 | 619 | −2.8% | |
| 1950 | 803 | 29.7% | |
| 1960 | 900 | 12.1% | |
| 1970 | 986 | 9.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,255 | 27.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,339 | 6.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,257 | −6.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,267 | 0.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,190 | [2] | −6.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
At the
Of the 569 households 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% were married couples living together, 18.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. 40.4% of households were one person and 22.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.75.
The age distribution was 18.4% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 31.3% 65 or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 74.1 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 67.9 males.
The median household income was $23,710 and the median family income was $33,611. Males had a median income of $28,158 versus $20,598 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,397. About 14.4% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 5/28/13 through 5/31/13. National Park Service. 2013-06-07.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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