Austin, TX Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 950,715 (99% urban, 1% rural).

Population (female): 469,133

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Austin: 95.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 13.1%

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (5.5%), American (4.5%), European (4.4%), English (3.6%), Irish (3.2%), Italian (1.2%).

Land Area: 251.5 square miles.

Zip Codes: 78610, 78613, 78617, 78641, 78652, 78653, 78660, 78664, 78681, 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78712, 78717, 78719, 78721, 78722, 78723, 78724, 78725, 78726, 78727, 78728, 78729, 78730, 78731, 78732, 78733, 78734, 78735, 78736, 78737, 78738, 78739, 78741, 78742, 78744, 78745, 78746, 78747, 78748, 78749, 78750, 78751, 78752, 78753, 78754, 78756, 78757, 78758, 78759

Races:
      White alone - 453,801 - 47.7%
      Hispanic - 324,973 - 34.2%
      Asian alone - 71,539 - 7.5%
      Black alone - 69,860 - 7.3%
      Two or more races - 26,093 - 2.7%
      Other race alone - 2,407 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 1,937 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 104 - 0.01%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

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

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Austin, TX

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Austin, TX and the surrounding areas. To schedule a test call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7. Testing is available for employers and individuals and most Austin, TX drug testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available and no appointment is needed in most cases.

Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Austin, TX Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Austin, TX and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.

DOT Testing and Services

Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing is provided at our Austin, TX testing centers for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG and all Federally Regulated employers who have safety sensitive employees covered by DOT 49, CFR Part 40. Additional DOT services available include: Consortium membership (random testing pool), Supervisor Training, DOT Physicals and DOT drug policy development. Accredited Drug Testing can provide all services which will ensure compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

DNA Testing

DNA testing is provided for various purposes including paternity, child custody, immigration and other legal proceedings. The DNA test is 99.9% accurate and is a simple swabbing of the mouth process. All DNA tests are analyzed by certified AABB laboratories and can be utilized in any legal proceeding.

Testing Centers located throughout

517 S Lamar Blvd 1.1 miles

517 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
Categories: Austin TX

2120 GUADALUPE ST Ste 100 1.2 miles

2120 GUADALUPE ST Ste 100
Austin, TX 78705
Categories: Austin TX

11614 FM 2244 STE 130 1.8 miles

11614 FM 2244 STE 130
AUSTIN, TX 78738
Categories: AUSTIN TX

11521 N FM 620 STE 100 1.8 miles

11521 N FM 620 STE 100
Austin, TX 78726
Categories: Austin TX

1616 FM 685 STE 106 1.8 miles

1616 FM 685 STE 106
PFLUGERVILLE, TX 78660
Categories: PFLUGERVILLE TX

918 E 32ND ST 1.9 miles

918 E 32ND ST
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Categories: AUSTIN TX

1920 E RIVERSIDE DR STE A-110 1.9 miles

1920 E RIVERSIDE DR STE A-110
AUSTIN, TX 78741
Categories: AUSTIN TX

631 W 38TH ST STE 1 2.5 miles

631 W 38TH ST STE 1
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Categories: AUSTIN TX

711 W 38TH ST Suite B-2 2.5 miles

711 W 38TH ST Suite B-2
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Categories: AUSTIN TX

3906 N LAMAR BLVD STE 100 2.6 miles

3906 N LAMAR BLVD STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78756
Categories: AUSTIN TX

3708 Jefferson Street, Suite B 2.9 miles

3708 Jefferson Street, Suite B
Austin, TX 78731
Categories: Austin TX

3607 MANOR RD STE 100 3.1 miles

3607 MANOR RD STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78723
Categories: AUSTIN TX

208 W BEN WHITE BLVD 3.2 miles

208 W BEN WHITE BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Categories: AUSTIN TX

3801 S LAMAR BLVD 3.3 miles

3801 S LAMAR BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Categories: AUSTIN TX

4207 JAMES CASEY ST STE 101 3.5 miles

4207 JAMES CASEY ST STE 101
AUSTIN, TX 78745
Categories: AUSTIN TX

1221 W Ben White Blvd, Suite 109B 3.5 miles

1221 W Ben White Blvd, Suite 109B
Austin, TX 78704
Categories: Austin TX

4303 VICTORY DR STE 100 3.8 miles

4303 VICTORY DR STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Categories: AUSTIN TX

4303 VICTORY DR 3.8 miles

4303 VICTORY DR
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Categories: AUSTIN TX

2171 WOODWARD ST 3.8 miles

2171 WOODWARD ST
AUSTIN, TX 78744
Categories: AUSTIN TX

5523 BALCONES DR STE B 4.9 miles

5523 BALCONES DR STE B
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Categories: AUSTIN TX

901 S MO PAC EXPY BLDG 3 STE 320 5.4 miles

901 S MO PAC EXPY BLDG 3 STE 320
AUSTIN, TX 78746
Categories: AUSTIN TX

7801 N LAMAR BLVD STE B159 5.7 miles

7801 N LAMAR BLVD STE B159
AUSTIN, TX 78752
Categories: AUSTIN TX

2000 West Anderson Lane 6.1 miles

2000 West Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
Categories: Austin TX

2204 W ANDERSON LN STE B 6.1 miles

2204 W ANDERSON LN STE B
AUSTIN, TX 78757
Categories: AUSTIN TX

4301 W WILLIAM CANNON DR BLDG E STE 320 6.5 miles

4301 W WILLIAM CANNON DR BLDG E STE 320
AUSTIN, TX 78749
Categories: AUSTIN TX

8868 RESEARCH BLVD STE 601 7.0 miles

8868 RESEARCH BLVD STE 601
AUSTIN, TX 78758
Categories: AUSTIN TX

8711 BURNET RD Ste A-6 7.1 miles

8711 BURNET RD Ste A-6
AUSTIN, TX 78757
Categories: AUSTIN TX

8500 SHOAL CREEK BLVD 7.1 miles

8500 SHOAL CREEK BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78757
Categories: AUSTIN TX

401 W SLAUGHTER LN STE 300 7.4 miles

401 W SLAUGHTER LN STE 300
AUSTIN, TX 78748
Categories: AUSTIN TX

5000 W SLAUGHTER LN BLDG 6 100 7.6 miles

5000 W SLAUGHTER LN BLDG 6 100
AUSTIN, TX 78749
Categories: AUSTIN TX

6001 W WILLIAM CANNON DR 7.6 miles

6001 W WILLIAM CANNON DR
AUSTIN, TX 78749
Categories: AUSTIN TX

10102 N LAMAR BLVD 7.7 miles

10102 N LAMAR BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78753
Categories: AUSTIN TX

9333 RESEARCH BLVD STE 400 7.9 miles

9333 RESEARCH BLVD STE 400
AUSTIN, TX 78759
Categories: AUSTIN TX

11139 N I H 35 STE 120 9.0 miles

11139 N I H 35 STE 120
AUSTIN, TX 78753
Categories: AUSTIN TX

4515 SETON CENTER PKWY STE 130 9.3 miles

4515 SETON CENTER PKWY STE 130
AUSTIN, TX 78759
Categories: AUSTIN TX

12319 North Mopac Expressway, Suite 210 10.5 miles

12319 North Mopac Expressway, Suite 210
Austin, TX 78758
Categories: Austin TX

6611 RIVER PLACE BLVD STE 100 10.7 miles

6611 RIVER PLACE BLVD STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78730
Categories: AUSTIN TX

1508 DESSAU RIDGE LN APT 706 11.0 miles

1508 DESSAU RIDGE LN APT 706
AUSTIN, TX 78754
Categories: AUSTIN TX

12405 RIVER BND TRLR 8 11.4 miles

12405 RIVER BND TRLR 8
AUSTIN, TX 78732
Categories: AUSTIN TX

2013 WELLS BRANCH PKWY STE 206 12.2 miles

2013 WELLS BRANCH PKWY STE 206
AUSTIN, TX 78728
Categories: AUSTIN TX

14008 SHADOW GLEN BLVD STE 100 13.0 miles

14008 SHADOW GLEN BLVD STE 100
MANOR, TX 78653
Categories: MANOR TX

13831 N US HIGHWAY 183 14.0 miles

13831 N US HIGHWAY 183
Austin, TX 78750
Categories: Austin TX

112 CIMARRON PARK LOOP STE A 14.2 miles

112 CIMARRON PARK LOOP STE A
BUDA, TX 78610
Categories: BUDA TX

155 CIMARRON PARK LOOP Ste A 14.2 miles

155 CIMARRON PARK LOOP Ste A
BUDA, TX 78610
Categories: BUDA TX

2300 Lohmans Spur, Suite 192 14.5 miles

2300 Lohmans Spur, Suite 192
Austin, TX 78734
Categories: Austin TX

118 TRADEMARK ST 14.9 miles

118 TRADEMARK ST
BUDA, TX 78610
Categories: BUDA TX

117B LOUIS HENNA BLVD STE 200 15.4 miles

117B LOUIS HENNA BLVD STE 200
ROUND ROCK, TX 78664
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

7401 OCONNOR DR 16.3 miles

7401 OCONNOR DR
ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

10001 S INTERSTATE 35 STE 300 16.4 miles

10001 S INTERSTATE 35 STE 300
AUSTIN, TX 78747
Categories: AUSTIN TX

2900 S INTERSTATE 35 STE 110 16.4 miles

2900 S INTERSTATE 35 STE 110
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Categories: AUSTIN TX

3910 S INTERSTATE 35 Ste 300 16.4 miles

3910 S INTERSTATE 35 Ste 300
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Categories: AUSTIN TX

110 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 260 16.4 miles

110 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 260
ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

110 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 315-170 16.4 miles

110 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 315-170
ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

2000 S INTERSTATE 35 STE N5 16.4 miles

2000 S INTERSTATE 35 STE N5
ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

1941 S INTERSTATE 35 STE 113 16.4 miles

1941 S INTERSTATE 35 STE 113
SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
Categories: SAN MARCOS TX

1820 GATTIS SCHOOL RD 16.6 miles

1820 GATTIS SCHOOL RD
ROUND ROCK, TX 78664
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

351 CYPRESS CREEK RD STE 103 16.7 miles

351 CYPRESS CREEK RD STE 103
CEDAR PARK, TX 78613
Categories: CEDAR PARK TX

511 Oakwood Boulevard, Suite 200 17.0 miles

511 Oakwood Boulevard, Suite 200
Round Rock, TX 78681
Categories: Round Rock TX

16030 PARK VALLEY SUITE 200 17.1 miles

16030 PARK VALLEY SUITE 200
ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

894 SUMMIT ST SUTE 104 17.2 miles

894 SUMMIT ST SUTE 104
ROUND ROCK, TX 78664
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

402 W PALM VALLEY BLVD STE H 17.6 miles

402 W PALM VALLEY BLVD STE H
ROUND ROCK, TX 78664
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

1335 E WHITESTONE BLVD 18.3 miles

1335 E WHITESTONE BLVD
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Categories: Cedar Park TX

1401B MEDICAL PKWY STE 205 18.6 miles

1401B MEDICAL PKWY STE 205
CEDAR PARK, TX 78613
Categories: CEDAR PARK TX

1240 E PALM VALLEY BLVD 19.1 miles

1240 E PALM VALLEY BLVD
ROUND ROCK, TX 78664
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

135 BUNTON CREEK RD Ste 100 19.2 miles

135 BUNTON CREEK RD Ste 100
KYLE, TX 78640
Categories: KYLE TX

4701 CAMPUS VILLAGE DR 20.0 miles

4701 CAMPUS VILLAGE DR
ROUND ROCK, TX 78665
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

104 W MERCER ST STE H 21.2 miles

104 W MERCER ST STE H
DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620
Categories: DRIPPING SPRINGS TX

428 S MAIN ST 22.9 miles

428 S MAIN ST
ELGIN, TX 78621
Categories: ELGIN TX

908 ROCKMOOR DR 24.2 miles

908 ROCKMOOR DR
GEORGETOWN, TX 78628
Categories: GEORGETOWN TX

1231 LEANDER RD 24.5 miles

1231 LEANDER RD
GEORGETOWN, TX 78628
Categories: GEORGETOWN TX

In addition to our Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing centers located in Austin, TX and the surrounding areas, Accredited Drug Testing also has testing centers located in most cities throughout the State of . Call us today to find the closest testing center near you.

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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Overview of Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing

Drug, alcohol, and DNA testing are three distinct types of biomedical tests that serve important roles in healthcare, legal, employment, and personal settings. Each type of testing helps in making informed decisions, ensuring safety, and understanding genetic information. Here, we explore the purposes and applications of these tests in a consumer context.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and alcohol testing are commonly used to detect the presence of illicit substances or alcohol in an individual's system. These tests are crucial in various professional and legal scenarios to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

  • Drug Testing: Typically involves analyzing urine, blood, hair, or saliva to detect illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medications. Common in employment settings, particularly for positions involving public safety, and in compliance with legal requirements such as those enforced by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
  • Alcohol Testing: Measures blood alcohol content (BAC) through breath, blood, or urine tests. This is essential for enforcing drinking and driving laws, workplace policies, and in treatment programs for alcohol misuse.

DNA Testing

DNA testing involves analyzing a person's genetic material to gather information about ancestry, identify genetic disorders, establish family relationships, or aid in forensic investigations.

  1. Ancestry and Genealogy: Helps individuals trace family roots and understand ethnic backgrounds.
  2. Medical Testing: Identifies genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, aiding in early diagnosis and management of diseases.
  3. Paternity and Relationship Testing: Determines biological relationships, commonly used in paternity disputes and adoption cases.
  4. Forensic Testing: Assists in criminal investigations by identifying suspects or victims through genetic fingerprints.

Applications and Importance

These tests play pivotal roles in various sectors:

  • Healthcare: Drug and DNA testing contribute to diagnosing diseases, managing treatment plans, and preventive health care.
  • Legal and Forensic: Crucial in legal proceedings, including criminal justice, custody cases, and legal determinations of impairment.
  • Employment: Employers utilize drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe and productive workplace, especially in industries where safety is paramount.

In summary, drug, alcohol, and DNA testing provide essential data that helps protect public safety, enforce laws, and uncover important personal and health information. Each type of testing is governed by specific standards to ensure accuracy, privacy, and ethical handling of results.

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Local Area Info: Austin, Texas

Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 11th-most populous city in the United States and the 4th-most populous city in Texas. It is also the fastest growing large city in the United States, the second most populous state capital after Phoenix, Arizona, and the southernmost state capital in the contiguous United States. As of the U.S. Census Bureau's July 1, 2017 estimate, Austin had a population of 950,715 up from 790,491 at the 2010 census. The city is the cultural and economic center of the Austin–Round Rock metropolitan statistical area, which had an estimated population of 2,115,827 as of July 1, 2017[update]. Located in Central Texas within the greater Texas Hill Country, it is home to numerous lakes, rivers, and waterways, including Lady Bird Lake and Lake Travis on the Colorado River, Barton Springs, McKinney Falls, and Lake Walter E. Long.

In the 1830s, pioneers began to settle the area in central Austin along the Colorado River. In 1839, the site was chosen to replace Houston as the capital of the Republic of Texas and was incorporated under the name "Waterloo." Shortly afterward, the name was changed to Austin in honor of Stephen F. Austin, the "Father of Texas" and the republic's first secretary of state. The city grew throughout the 19th century and became a center for government and education with the construction of the Texas State Capitol and the University of Texas at Austin. After a severe lull in economic growth from the Great Depression, Austin resumed its steady development, and by the 1990s it emerged as a center for technology and business. A number of Fortune 500 companies have headquarters or regional offices in Austin including, 3M, Amazon.com, Apple Inc., Cisco, eBay, General Motors, Google, IBM, Intel, Oracle Corporation, PayPal, Texas Instruments, and Whole Foods Market. Dell's worldwide headquarters is located in a nearby suburb, Round Rock.

Residents of Austin are known as Austinites. They include a diverse mix of government employees, college students, musicians, high-tech workers, blue-collar workers, and a vibrant LGBT community. The city's official slogan promotes Austin as "The Live Music Capital of the World," a reference to the city's many musicians and live music venues, as well as the long-running PBS TV concert series Austin City Limits. The city also adopted "Silicon Hills" as a nickname in the 1990s due to a rapid influx of technology and development companies. In recent years, some Austinites have adopted the unofficial slogan "Keep Austin Weird," which refers to the desire to protect small, unique, and local businesses from being overrun by large corporations. In the late 19th century, Austin was known as the "City of the Violet Crown," because of the colorful glow of light across the hills just after sunset. Even today, many Austin businesses use the term "Violet Crown" in their name. Austin is known as a "clean-air city" for its stringent no-smoking ordinances that apply to all public places and buildings, including restaurants and bars.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 950,715 (99% urban, 1% rural).

Population (female): 469,133

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Austin: 95.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 13.1%

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (5.5%), American (4.5%), European (4.4%), English (3.6%), Irish (3.2%), Italian (1.2%).

Land Area: 251.5 square miles.

Zip Codes: 78610, 78613, 78617, 78641, 78652, 78653, 78660, 78664, 78681, 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78712, 78717, 78719, 78721, 78722, 78723, 78724, 78725, 78726, 78727, 78728, 78729, 78730, 78731, 78732, 78733, 78734, 78735, 78736, 78737, 78738, 78739, 78741, 78742, 78744, 78745, 78746, 78747, 78748, 78749, 78750, 78751, 78752, 78753, 78754, 78756, 78757, 78758, 78759

Races:
      White alone - 453,801 - 47.7%
      Hispanic - 324,973 - 34.2%
      Asian alone - 71,539 - 7.5%
      Black alone - 69,860 - 7.3%
      Two or more races - 26,093 - 2.7%
      Other race alone - 2,407 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 1,937 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 104 - 0.01%

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