Gretna, VA Employment

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25%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
47%
Household income NAT. AVG.
14%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexGretnaVirginiaNational
Income per capita$22,312$34,967$29,829
Median household income$29,583$66,149$55,322
Median income owner occupied$37,014$82,180$70,586
Median income renter occupied$24,500$42,481$35,192
Median earnings male$34,643$41,712$36,919
Median earnings female$23,981$29,664$26,250
Unemployment rate4.0%3.8%4.7%
Poverty level35.2%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Gretna is 25% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Gretna is 47% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Gretna is 14% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Gretna is 133% higher than the national average

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      $19,720 $29,583 $59,166
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      $44,094 $66,149 $132,298
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Gretna median earnings by income bracket

      Gretna employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry11.9%11.9%
      Manufacturing sector23.5%23.5%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services16.8%16.8%
      Public administration3.1%3.1%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities8.0%8.0%
      Education, health & social services13.3%13.3%
      Other23.5%23.5%

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      Gretna, VA1,434$29,58346.5%

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      Source: The Gretna, VA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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