Fortuna, CA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 12,191 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +16.1%

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Fortuna: 95.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 17.6%

Poverty (breakdown): (12.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 63.5% for Black residents, 38.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 22.6% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 43.9% for other race residents, 4.5% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 30 registered sex offenders living in Fortuna, California as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Fortuna is 402 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: English (7.2%), German (6.1%), American (4.8%), Irish (3.5%), European (3.3%), Portuguese (3.1%).

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 95540

Races:
      White alone - 8,809 - 72.8%
      Hispanic - 2,487 - 20.6%
      Two or more races - 382 - 3.2%
      American Indian alone - 192 - 1.6%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 179 - 1.5%
      Asian alone - 99 - 0.8%
      Black alone - 82 - 0.7%
      Other race alone - 2 - 0.02%

Electricity came to Fortuna in 1883 when W. J. Swortzel and George W. Williams (of Swortzel & Williams), owners of the Springville Mill Company, built a $4,000 power plant. Some of the local sawmills were already powered by electricity, and by providing power to the mills, Swortzel and Williams saw the opportunity to also provide inexpensive electric lighting to the townspeople.

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Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

DNA Testing

DNA Testing Fortuna

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Accredited Drug Testing Inc (ADT) provides DNA testing Fortuna using certified DNA collection specialists and nationally accredited AABB Laboratories for all DNA testing Fortuna needs which will insure the highest accuracy for DNA testing Fortuna results. DNA testing Fortuna centers are usually located within minutes of your home or office and the entire process to schedule and conduct a DNA test is Fast, Easy and Confidential.

To schedule a DNA testing Fortuna location call (800) 221-4291.

Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing in all cities throughout the State and in the event the parties for the DNA test are located in different cities or States, Accredited Drug Testing will coordinate and schedule all of the DNA tests to ensure that all parties are accommodated in a convenient manner. As an example if the mother and child are in one city, but the alleged father is in another, we will contact all parties to schedule the DNA test at a convenient location and time and report the results back to the authorized parties.

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DNA testing Fortuna centers are available to assist you in finding the answers you need, call (800)221-4291 to schedule a DNA test appointment.

The Accredited Drug Testing, DNA testing Fortuna staff are committed to providing convenient, compassionate and confidential DNA testing Fortuna services which will give you personalized customer service and will assist you in making these very important decisions, Call (800)221-4291 and speak to a DNA specialist.

Legal or NON-Legal DNA Tests

At times persons in need of a DNA test will look for the cheapest method or a home DNA kit, however a cheap or "do it yourself" DNA test many times are not accurate or will stand a legal challenge or can successfully defend a legal challenge in a court of law. Not all laboratory's or DNA testing centers are equal. Accredited Drug Testing only uses DNA testing Fortuna qualified and certified testing centers and nationally recognized DNA testing Fortuna laboratories.

When scheduling a DNA test regardless of the purpose, Accredited Drug Testing recommends always utilizing a legal DNA test procedure for current or future use. A legal DNA test has very specific Chain of Custody test procedures which insures that the DNA test results can be used in a legal proceeding. A non-legal DNA test will provide the results, but cannot be used in any type of legal matter. When conducting a legal DNA test all parties must present a valid form of identification, photographs will be taken of all parties, legal guardian documentation and or birth certificates of any minor children may be required. These procedures for a legal DNA test insure that should the DNA test results be used in a legal proceeding, the chain of custody is carefully followed and no challenge to the results can be successfully made, that's why it's always best to schedule a legal DNA test.

DNA testing can be used for the following purposes

  • Birth Certificate Modification
  • Child Support
  • Child Custody
  • Adoption
  • Wills/Insurance
  • Immigration

DNA Paternity Testing Fortuna

A DNA test for paternity purposes determines the biological father of a child. Every human inherits specific DNA from both biological parents, half from the mother and half from the father. A DNA test examines a child's DNA pattern with that of a alleged father to determine if the child and the alleged father have the same DNA. Results of a properly administered DNA test utilizing a AABB accredited laboratory are 99.9% accurate. While DNA paternity testing maybe stressful for some parties involved, Accredited Drug Testing is committed to making the entire DNA paternity testing experience, professional, convenient, confidential and Stress Free.

Establishing a biological relationship is important and has many benefits including

  • Medical history for the child
  • Establishing legal, custodial and inheritance claims
  • Enhances the family unit and bond between father and other family members

When administering a DNA test to a child/minor, the legal guardian must be present and provide authorization for the DNA test to be conducted. The legal guardian can be the mother, father or other natural or court ordered person who has legal decision making authority over the minor child.

DNA Immigration Testing

DNA testing can be used for reasons relating to immigration and the biological relationship between a petitioner and affiliated individual. DNA immigration testing can be used for paternity tests, maternity tests, sibling relationship and other purposes required by the U.S Department of State. Accredited Drug Testing will coordinate the entire process, including scheduling the DNA test for parties located in the United States and forward the DNA collection kit to the U.S Embassy located in a foreign country where the other party is located. Once the DNA collection has occurred at one of our testing centers in the U.S and at the U.S Embassy where the other parties are located, Accredited Drug Testing will ensure that all specimens are sent to the lab for DNA testing and provide the results once the AABB laboratory has analyzed the DNA test.

What is a DNA test?

A DNA test is a procedure to determine if exact biological characteristics exist in one person's DNA and those exact same DNA characteristics in another person's DNA makeup. As humans each of us have different DNA makeup, however parents and children have the same DNA, siblings from the same parents have the same DNA and grandparents have the same DNA as grandchildren. A DNA test is a non-intrusive procedure usually utilizing a oral swab from all parties, which then follows a specific chain of custody process in which the oral swab specimens are sent to a certified and accredited AABB laboratory. The Laboratory than analyzes the DNA specimen and provides the results. DNA test results are 99.9% accurate.

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How to schedule a DNA Testing Fortuna?

It's simple, contact Accredited Drug Testing at (800)221-4291, and provide various information including the city you wish to take the DNA test, who will be taking the DNA test, mother, child and alleged father. When the parties are available to take the DNA test (Accredited Drug Testing will schedule the appointment with each available party). Once the results are received from the AABB laboratory Accredited Drug Testing will forward the results by email and U.S Mail (Hard Copy) to all authorized parties.

How long does it take for DNA test results?

Once all parties have completed the DNA test collection, the specimens are immediately sent to the certified AABB laboratory and results are usually available in 3-5 business days.

On-Site/Mobile DNA Testing Fortuna

We come to you!, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site/mobile DNA testing at your home, office, hospital or other location. (Additional on-site fees may apply)

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Local Area Info: Fortuna, California

Fortuna (formerly, Slide, Springville) (Wiyot: Vutsuwitk Da'l, "ashes stay") is a city on the northeast shore of the Eel River (approximately 9 miles (14 km) from where it enters the Pacific Ocean), and is on U.S. Route 101 in west-central Humboldt County, California, United States. The population was 11,926 at the 2010 census, up from 10,497 at the 2000 census.

The settlement was originally called "Slide," for Slide Hill, in 1874, named for the slide that was a fixture on the northeast side of the Eel River and the southwest portion of Christian Ridge just to the northwest, near the edge of town. In 1875, the name was changed to Springville during the construction of the Springville Mill, a lumber mill for the nearby redwood forests, named so because of the numerous springs in the area. The mill's owners were Henry Rohner (namesake of neighboring Rohnerville), Alexander Masson, M. N. Weber and G. F. Gushaw. Springville was originally a company town belonging to the mill, and the few people that resided there all worked at the mill. By the late 1870s Springville had grown enough to warrant a post office, but a town called Springville, California (now part of Camarillo, in Ventura County) already existed in the state. The post office was named Slide on May 24, 1876. In 1884 the residents petitioned the state legislature for the name Fortuna, Spanish for "fortune" and Latin for "chance," and by July 3, 1888 the name was changed to Fortuna. The name was chosen when settlers saw the proximity of the forests, the river and its valley, and the Pacific Ocean, as ideal for enjoying a good quality of life, and felt "fortunate" to live there. It is believed that a local minister and real estate agent, desiring to sell lots to newcomers, devised the name as a marketing tool.

Electricity came to Fortuna in 1883 when W. J. Swortzel and George W. Williams (of Swortzel & Williams), owners of the Springville Mill Company, built a $4,000 power plant. Some of the local sawmills were already powered by electricity, and by providing power to the mills, Swortzel and Williams saw the opportunity to also provide inexpensive electric lighting to the townspeople.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 12,191 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +16.1%

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Fortuna: 95.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 17.6%

Poverty (breakdown): (12.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 63.5% for Black residents, 38.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 22.6% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 43.9% for other race residents, 4.5% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 30 registered sex offenders living in Fortuna, California as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Fortuna is 402 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: English (7.2%), German (6.1%), American (4.8%), Irish (3.5%), European (3.3%), Portuguese (3.1%).

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 95540

Races:
      White alone - 8,809 - 72.8%
      Hispanic - 2,487 - 20.6%
      Two or more races - 382 - 3.2%
      American Indian alone - 192 - 1.6%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 179 - 1.5%
      Asian alone - 99 - 0.8%
      Black alone - 82 - 0.7%
      Other race alone - 2 - 0.02%

Electricity came to Fortuna in 1883 when W. J. Swortzel and George W. Williams (of Swortzel & Williams), owners of the Springville Mill Company, built a $4,000 power plant. Some of the local sawmills were already powered by electricity, and by providing power to the mills, Swortzel and Williams saw the opportunity to also provide inexpensive electric lighting to the townspeople.

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