HarrisDemocratic34.2%889TrumpRepublican64.1%1,668OtherAll other candidates1.8%46
R+29.9- Lead
- 779
- Total
- 2,603
- vs nation
- R+28.5
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic35.5%933TrumpRepublican62.1%1,634OtherAll other candidates2.4%63
R+26.7- Lead
- 701
- Total
- 2,630
- vs nation
- R+31.1
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic28.9%755TrumpRepublican63.9%1,666OtherAll other candidates7.2%188
R+34.9- Lead
- 911
- Total
- 2,609
- vs nation
- R+37.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic31.6%706RomneyRepublican66.2%1,479OtherAll other candidates2.2%50
R+34.6- Lead
- 773
- Total
- 2,235
- vs nation
- R+38.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic37.6%826McCainRepublican60.3%1,325OtherAll other candidates2.0%45
R+22.7- Lead
- 499
- Total
- 2,196
- vs nation
- R+30.0
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic27.1%511BushRepublican72.8%1,374OtherAll other candidates0.2%3
R+45.7- Lead
- 863
- Total
- 1,888
- vs nation
- R+43.3
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+29.9MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 9,1932024 5-year
- Median household income
- $123,9922024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 90.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 4.6%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+45.7 in 2004MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Elko New Market, MN · twin score 90.0
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −45.7% |
| 2008 | −22.7% |
| 2012 | −34.6% |
| 2016 | −34.9% |
| 2020 | −26.7% |
| 2024 | −29.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 34.2%Harris889 | 64.1%Trump1,668 | 1.8% | R+29.9 | R+3.3 | R+28.5 | 2,603 | |
| R | 35.5%Biden933 | 62.1%Trump1,634 | 2.4% | R+26.7 | D+8.3 | R+31.1 | 2,630 | |
| R | 28.9%Clinton755 | 63.9%Trump1,666 | 7.2% | R+34.9 | R+0.3 | R+37.0 | 2,609 | |
| R | 31.6%Obama706 | 66.2%Romney1,479 | 2.2% | R+34.6 | R+11.9 | R+38.4 | 2,235 | |
| R | 37.6%Obama826 | 60.3%McCain1,325 | 2.0% | R+22.7 | — | R+30.0 | 2,196 | |
| R | 27.1%Kerry511 | 72.8%Bush1,374 | 0.2% | R+45.7 | — | R+43.3 | 1,888 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 2 Senate · 1 Senate special
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 31.5%815 | 68.5%1,769 | 2,584 |
| 2020 | R | 31.7%799 | 68.3%1,725 | 2,524 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 43.2%1,112 | 56.8%1,463 | 2,575 |
| 2020 | R | 22.5%507 | 77.5%1,745 | 2,252 |
U.S. Senate special elections
Each row shows U.S. Senate special votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 32.4%832 | 67.6%1,735 | 2,567 |
Gretna has nearly doubled in population since 2010, making it one of Nebraska's fastest-expanding communities. That rapid in-migration of young families into Sarpy County tends to introduce demographic variability into what has historically been reliably Republican suburban terrain.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 45.7 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 29.9 points.
A population of 9,193, a 91% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $123,992 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Elko New Market and Jordan.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Elko New Market
Minnesota
90.0twin score
2008–2024 trajectory≠ English ancestry
Jordan
Minnesota
88.4twin score
elasticity2016–2024 trajectory≠ English ancestry
Blair
Nebraska
87.5twin score
2012–2024 trajectory≠ median income
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Gretna, Nebraska vote in 2024?
In 2024, Gretna, Nebraska voted Republican by 29.9 points (R+29.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,603 votes cast, 889 went Democratic and 1,668 went Republican.
How many people live in Gretna, Nebraska?
Gretna, Nebraska has a population of 9,193 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Gretna, Nebraska?
Median household income in Gretna, Nebraska is $123,992 — above the national median of $80,734. The Nebraska state median is $76,475.
What is the political history of Gretna, Nebraska?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Gretna, Nebraska from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.