Gretna, Virginia
Gretna: Town of the United States
About
Gretna is a town located in the county of Pittsylvania in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,267 and a population density of 290 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,179 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Gretna
| Population : | 1,179 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Pittsylvania County |
| Postal code : | 24557 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 434 |
| Area : | 4.38 km2 |
| Altitude : | 833 feet / 254 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 13:33:44 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 269 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gretna is located at 36°57'14"N 79°21'32"W (36.9537500, -79.3589100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Gretna
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gretna decreased by 7.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,267 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,262 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,254 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,245 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,240 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,232 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,222 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,214 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,202 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,190 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,179 | -0.93% | estimation process |
People born in Gretna (2)
People born in Gretna, including Major League Baseball player Clarence Pickrel, newspaper editor D. Hiden Ramsey, .
List
Schools in Gretna
College & universities near Gretna, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231420 | Averett University | Danville (VA) | 24541 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gretna, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN | Danville | 677 Craghead St. | RAIL |
| LYH | Kemper Street station | 825 Kemper St | RAIL |
| RNK | Roanoke | 710 Williamson Road NE | BUS |
| BNC | Burlington | 101 North Main Street | RAIL |
| BLK | Blacksburg, VA | 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse | BUS |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Gretna , Louisiana suburb city of New Orleans with a population of 17,615 people.
- Gretna , Nebraska city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 5,024 people.
- Gretna , Florida human settlement in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America with a population of 1,430 people.
Other cities in Pittsylvania County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pittsylvania County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 1,413 | Town in Virginia |
| Hurt | 1,211 | Town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Gretna distances to largest Virginia cities
