Gretna, Nebraska
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% |
| 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 | D+23.0 | R+30.0 | 2,196 | |
| R | 27.1%Kerry511 | 72.8%Bush1,374 | 0.2% | R+45.7 | — | R+43.3 | 1,888 |
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.
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Gretna, Nebraska. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3120260/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.