gretna, virginia

Gretna is a town located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,257.

Geography

Gretna is located at 36°57'11" North, 79°21'46" West (36.953190, -79.362769). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.83% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 1,257 people, 569 households, and 326 families residing in the town. The population density is 453.6/km² (1,172.8/mi²). There are 635 housing units at an average density of 229.1/km² (592.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 60.54% White, 38.90% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.24% from two or more races. 0.40% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 569 households out of which 20.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% are married couples living together, 18.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% are non-families. 40.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 22.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.06 and the average family size is 2.75. In the town the population is spread out with 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% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 50 years. For every 100 females there are 74.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 67.9 males. The median income for a household in the town is $23,710, and the median income for a family is $33,611. Males have a median income of $28,158 versus $20,598 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,397. 19.3% of the population and 14.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 27.7% of those under the age of 18 and 20.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The town motto is: "Ain't no big thing, but it's growing". http://www.gribblenation.com/vapics/us29/Gretna.jpg

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