Bessemer, AL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 26,386 (94% urban, 6% rural). >Population change since 2000: -11.1%

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $766.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Bessemer: 86.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 29.7%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 105 registered sex offenders living in Bessemer, Alabama as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bessemer is 256 to 1.>

Land Area: 40.7 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $32,189 (it was $23,066 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $19,259 (it was $12,232 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $90,314 (it was $56,400 in 2000) Bessemer:$90,314AL:$141,300

Races:
      Black alone - 18,865 - 70.7%
      White alone - 6,078 - 22.8%
      Hispanic - 1,309 - 4.9%
      Two or more races - 261 - 1.0%
      Other race alone - 209 - 0.8%
      American Indian alone - 35 - 0.1%
      Asian alone - 19 - 0.07%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 11 - 0.04%

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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, Bessemer, AL

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Bessemer, AL 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 Bessemer, AL 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 Bessemer, AL Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Bessemer, AL 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 Bessemer, AL 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

709 MEMORIAL DR 2.8 miles

709 MEMORIAL DR
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Categories: BESSEMER AL

995 9TH AVE SW 2.8 miles

995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Categories: BESSEMER AL

919 MEDICAL CENTER DR 2.9 miles

919 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Categories: BESSEMER AL

4917 PROMENADE PKWY STE 107 5.2 miles

4917 PROMENADE PKWY STE 107
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Categories: BESSEMER AL

6554 AARON ARONOV DR 5.2 miles

6554 AARON ARONOV DR
FAIRFIELD, AL 35064
Categories: FAIRFIELD AL

4810 BELL HILL RD 5.5 miles

4810 BELL HILL RD
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Categories: BESSEMER AL

4760 EASTERN VALLEY RD STE 102 5.7 miles

4760 EASTERN VALLEY RD STE 102
MC CALLA, AL 35111
Categories: MC CALLA AL

5569 GROVE BLVD STE 121 6.3 miles

5569 GROVE BLVD STE 121
HOOVER, AL 35226
Categories: HOOVER AL

110 Oxmoor Ct 7.0 miles

110 Oxmoor Ct
Birmingham, AL 35209
Categories: Birmingham AL

920 S 18th St Ste B 8.4 miles

920 S 18th St Ste B
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

1680 MONTGOMERY HWY 8.6 miles

1680 MONTGOMERY HWY
HOOVER, AL 35216
Categories: HOOVER AL

1678 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 104 8.6 miles

1678 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 104
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35216
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

1 W LAKESHORE DR STE 301 8.6 miles

1 W LAKESHORE DR STE 301
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2757 GREEN SPRINGS HWY 8.9 miles

2757 GREEN SPRINGS HWY
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

3321 LORNA RD STE 6 9.0 miles

3321 LORNA RD STE 6
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35216
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

833 PRINCETON AVE SW 9.1 miles

833 PRINCETON AVE SW
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

701 PRINCETON AVE SW 9.2 miles

701 PRINCETON AVE SW
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2146 CENTENNIAL DR 9.3 miles

2146 CENTENNIAL DR
HOOVER, AL 35216
Categories: HOOVER AL

1360 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 114 9.5 miles

1360 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 114
VESTAVIA, AL 35216
Categories: VESTAVIA AL

200 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 100 10.3 miles

200 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 100
VESTAVIA, AL 35216
Categories: VESTAVIA AL

616 9TH ST S 10.5 miles

616 9TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

1201 11TH AVE S STE 100 10.7 miles

1201 11TH AVE S STE 100
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2500 SOUTHLAKE PARK 10.7 miles

2500 SOUTHLAKE PARK
HOOVER, AL 35244
Categories: HOOVER AL

2018 BROOKWOOD Medical Center Dr STE G2 11.0 miles

2018 BROOKWOOD Medical Center Dr STE G2
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2970 PELHAM PKWY 11.0 miles

2970 PELHAM PKWY
PELHAM, AL 35124
Categories: PELHAM AL

1919 28TH AVE S STE 123 11.0 miles

1919 28TH AVE S STE 123
HOMEWOOD, AL 35209
Categories: HOMEWOOD AL

1500 4TH AVE S 11.0 miles

1500 4TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 506, Brookwood Medical Plaza 11.2 miles

513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 506, Brookwood Medical Plaza
Birmingham, AL 35209
Categories: Birmingham AL

3143 PELHAM PKWY STE 100 11.4 miles

3143 PELHAM PKWY STE 100
PELHAM, AL 35124
Categories: PELHAM AL

2124 4TH AVE S 11.6 miles

2124 4TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

7 OFFICE PARK CIR 11.9 miles

7 OFFICE PARK CIR
MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35223
Categories: MOUNTAIN BROOK AL

1664 FORESTDALE BLVD 12.0 miles

1664 FORESTDALE BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35214
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2700 10TH AVE S BLDG 2 STE 103 12.1 miles

2700 10TH AVE S BLDG 2 STE 103
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

3221 3RD AVE S 12.6 miles

3221 3RD AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35222
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

3001 27TH ST N 13.1 miles

3001 27TH ST N
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35207
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

5410 HIGHWAY 280 STE 100 13.2 miles

5410 HIGHWAY 280 STE 100
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

120 COLONIAL PROMENADE PKWY 14.7 miles

120 COLONIAL PROMENADE PKWY
ALABASTER, AL 35007
Categories: ALABASTER AL

800 MONTCLAIR RD 15.2 miles

800 MONTCLAIR RD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

101 MISSIONARY RDG STE 100 16.4 miles

101 MISSIONARY RDG STE 100
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2038 SPRINGDALE LN 16.8 miles

2038 SPRINGDALE LN
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

151 NARROWS PKWY STE 110 16.8 miles

151 NARROWS PKWY STE 110
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

153 NARROWS PKWY STE 202 16.9 miles

153 NARROWS PKWY STE 202
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

Via Nicolo de Conti 3 18.0 miles

Via Nicolo de Conti 3
Monselice, KS 35043
Categories: Monselice KS

919 Odum Rd 18.6 miles

919 Odum Rd
GARDENDALE, AL 35071
Categories: GARDENDALE AL

9232 PARKWAY E 19.4 miles

9232 PARKWAY E
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35206
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

721 GADSDEN HWY 20.5 miles

721 GADSDEN HWY
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2244 NORTH RD 20.5 miles

2244 NORTH RD
GARDENDALE, AL 35071
Categories: GARDENDALE AL

245 SUPERCENTER DR 21.3 miles

245 SUPERCENTER DR
CALERA, AL 35040
Categories: CALERA AL

48 MEDICAL PARK DR STE 250 21.4 miles

48 MEDICAL PARK DR STE 250
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

232 PARKWAY DR SW 23.1 miles

232 PARKWAY DR SW
LEEDS, AL 35094
Categories: LEEDS AL

5892 TRUSSVILLE CROSSING PKWY 23.4 miles

5892 TRUSSVILLE CROSSING PKWY
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

1305 10TH AVE STE E 23.5 miles

1305 10TH AVE STE E
CALERA, AL 35040
Categories: CALERA AL

11206 HIGHWAY 25 23.9 miles

11206 HIGHWAY 25
CALERA, AL 35040
Categories: CALERA AL

72 Hwy 304 24.4 miles

72 Hwy 304
Calera, AL 35040
Categories: Calera AL

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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: Bessemer, Alabama

Bessemer is a city southwest of Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. The population was 27,456 at the 2010 Census. It is within the Birmingham-Hoover, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area, of which Jefferson County is the center. It developed rapidly as an industrial city in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The town was founded in the postbellum era by the Bessemer Land and Improvement Company, named after Henry Bessemer and owned by coal magnate Henry F. DeBardeleben. He had inherited Daniel Pratt's investments. The mayor and councilmen voted to incorporate the city of Bessemer on September 9, 1887. Located 16 miles southwest of Birmingham, Bessemer grew rapidly and its promoters believed that it might overtake the other city in economic power.

Given the iron ore, coal and limestone deposits in the area, the city became a center of steelmaking from about 1890 through the 20th century. It attracted rural migrants from across the South, as well as European immigrants. By the 1950s, the city was majority African American in population.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 26,386 (94% urban, 6% rural). >Population change since 2000: -11.1%

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $766.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Bessemer: 86.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 29.7%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 105 registered sex offenders living in Bessemer, Alabama as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bessemer is 256 to 1.>

Land Area: 40.7 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $32,189 (it was $23,066 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $19,259 (it was $12,232 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $90,314 (it was $56,400 in 2000) Bessemer:$90,314AL:$141,300

Races:
      Black alone - 18,865 - 70.7%
      White alone - 6,078 - 22.8%
      Hispanic - 1,309 - 4.9%
      Two or more races - 261 - 1.0%
      Other race alone - 209 - 0.8%
      American Indian alone - 35 - 0.1%
      Asian alone - 19 - 0.07%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 11 - 0.04%

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