South Omaha Times

20.7 percent of Gretna residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 30.2 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Gretna population reached 3,642.

Out of 2,889 people who had a job, 41 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,848 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	753	20.7
Employed	2,889	79.3
Employed in civilian labor force	2,848	78.2
Employed in armed forces	41	1.1