Charleston, SC Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 34.7 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,236.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Charleston: 95.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 11.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (8.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 27.9% for Black residents, 17.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 16.5% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 12.7% for other race residents, 28.3% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (28.9%), Irish (6.8%), German (6.1%), English (6.0%), Italian (2.4%), Scottish (2.2%).

Land Area: 97.0 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $63,364 (it was $35,295 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $41,299 (it was $22,414 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $344,600 (it was $137,800 in 2000) Charleston:$344,600SC:$161,800

Races:
      White alone - 98,750 - 72.7%
      Black alone - 28,659 - 21.1%
      Hispanic - 3,940 - 2.9%
      Two or more races - 2,437 - 1.8%
      Asian alone - 1,913 - 1.4%
      Other race alone - 160 - 0.1%
      American Indian alone - 128 - 0.09%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 9 - 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, Charleston, SC

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Charleston, SC 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 Charleston, SC 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 Charleston, SC Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Charleston, SC 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 Charleston, SC 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

418 Folly Road, Suite C 2.8 miles

418 Folly Road, Suite C
Charleston, SC 29412
Categories: Charleston SC

743 FOLLY RD 3.2 miles

743 FOLLY RD
CHARLESTON, SC 29412
Categories: CHARLESTON SC

631 JOHNNIE DODDS BLVD 3.6 miles

631 JOHNNIE DODDS BLVD
MT PLEASANT, SC 29464
Categories: MT PLEASANT SC

8 FARMFIELD AVE 3.8 miles

8 FARMFIELD AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29407
Categories: CHARLESTON SC

4 CARRIAGE LN STE 102 4.1 miles

4 CARRIAGE LN STE 102
CHARLESTON, SC 29407
Categories: CHARLESTON SC

1200 JOHNNIE DODDS BLVD 4.7 miles

1200 JOHNNIE DODDS BLVD
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464
Categories: MOUNT PLEASANT SC

900 BOWMAN RD STE 203 5.0 miles

900 BOWMAN RD STE 203
MT PLEASANT, SC 29464
Categories: MT PLEASANT SC

1280 HOSPITAL DRIVE UNIT 1 5.2 miles

1280 HOSPITAL DRIVE UNIT 1
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464
Categories: MOUNT PLEASANT SC

1851 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD 5.4 miles

1851 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD
CHARLESTON, SC 29407
Categories: CHARLESTON SC

1836 Ashley River Rd Ste E 5.5 miles

1836 Ashley River Rd Ste E
Charleston, SC 29407
Categories: Charleston SC

3605 MEETING STREET RD STE C 5.5 miles

3605 MEETING STREET RD STE C
CHARLESTON, SC 29405
Categories: CHARLESTON SC

1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd, Suite 101 6.2 miles

1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd, Suite 101
Charleston, SC 29407
Categories: Charleston SC

4115 DORCHESTER RD STE 100 6.7 miles

4115 DORCHESTER RD STE 100
CHARLESTON, SC 29405
Categories: CHARLESTON SC

3870 LEEDS AVE 6.9 miles

3870 LEEDS AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29405
Categories: CHARLESTON SC

3825 FABER PLACE DR 7.3 miles

3825 FABER PLACE DR
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405
Categories: NORTH CHARLESTON SC

4600 GOER DR STE 205 7.9 miles

4600 GOER DR STE 205
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Categories: NORTH CHARLESTON SC

2470 MALL DR STE A 8.4 miles

2470 MALL DR STE A
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Categories: NORTH CHARLESTON SC

3424 SHELBY RAY CT 8.4 miles

3424 SHELBY RAY CT
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Categories: CHARLESTON SC

5880 RIVERS AVE 10.0 miles

5880 RIVERS AVE
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Categories: NORTH CHARLESTON SC

3074 N HIGHWAY 17 10.2 miles

3074 N HIGHWAY 17
MT PLEASANT, SC 29466
Categories: MT PLEASANT SC

1161 OAKLAND MARKET RD 10.7 miles

1161 OAKLAND MARKET RD
MT PLEASANT, SC 29466
Categories: MT PLEASANT SC

130 GARDNERS CIR STE J101 12.3 miles

130 GARDNERS CIR STE J101
JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455
Categories: JOHNS ISLAND SC

7301 RIVERS AVE STE 150 12.5 miles

7301 RIVERS AVE STE 150
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Categories: NORTH CHARLESTON SC

10160 DORCHESTER RD 12.8 miles

10160 DORCHESTER RD
SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485
Categories: SUMMERVILLE SC

7519 RIVERS AVE 12.8 miles

7519 RIVERS AVE
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Categories: NORTH CHARLESTON SC

8091 RIVERS AVE 13.9 miles

8091 RIVERS AVE
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Categories: NORTH CHARLESTON SC

2850 TRICOM STREET 15.9 miles

2850 TRICOM STREET
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Categories: NORTH CHARLESTON SC

9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR 16.1 miles

9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Categories: CHARLESTON SC

149 SAINT JAMES AVE 16.9 miles

149 SAINT JAMES AVE
GOOSE CREEK, SC 29445
Categories: GOOSE CREEK SC

105A HARTH PL 18.6 miles

105A HARTH PL
SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485
Categories: SUMMERVILLE SC

1660 OLD TROLLEY RD STE G2 18.6 miles

1660 OLD TROLLEY RD STE G2
SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485
Categories: SUMMERVILLE SC

104 Morgan Pl Ste C, 18.6 miles

104 Morgan Pl Ste C,
Summerville, SC 29485
Categories: Summerville SC

410 N MAIN ST 22.2 miles

410 N MAIN ST
SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483
Categories: SUMMERVILLE SC

In addition to our Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing centers located in Charleston, SC 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: Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline and is located on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers. Charleston had an estimated population of 134,875 in 2017. The estimated population of the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, was 761,155 residents in 2016, the third-largest in the state and the 78th-largest metropolitan statistical area in the United States.

Charleston was founded in 1670 as Charles Town, honoring King Charles II of England. Its initial location at Albemarle Point on the west bank of the Ashley River (now Charles Towne Landing) was abandoned in 1680 for its present site, which became the fifth-largest city in North America within ten years. Despite its size, it remained unincorporated throughout the colonial period; its government was handled directly by a colonial legislature and a governor sent by London. Election districts were organized according to Anglican parishes, and some social services were managed by Anglican wardens and vestries. Charleston adopted its present spelling with its incorporation as a city in 1783 at the close of the Revolutionary War. Population growth in the interior of South Carolina influenced the removal of the state government to Columbia in 1788, but the port city remained among the ten largest cities in the United States through the 1840 census. Historians estimate that "nearly half of all Africans brought to America arrived in Charleston", most at Gadsden's Wharf. The only major antebellum American city to have a majority-enslaved population, Charleston was controlled by an oligarchy of white planters and merchants who successfully forced the federal government to revise its 1828 and 1832 tariffs during the Nullification Crisis and launched the Civil War in 1861 by seizing the Arsenal, Castle Pinckney, and Fort Sumter from their federal garrisons.

Known for its rich history, well-preserved architecture, distinguished restaurants, and hospitable people, Charleston is a popular tourist destination. It has received numerous accolades, including "America's Most Friendly [City]" by Travel + Leisure in 2011 and in 2013 and 2014 by Condé Nast Traveler, and also "the most polite and hospitable city in America" by Southern Living magazine. In 2016, Charleston was ranked the "World's Best City" by Travel + Leisure.

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Median Age: 34.7 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,236.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Charleston: 95.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 11.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (8.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 27.9% for Black residents, 17.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 16.5% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 12.7% for other race residents, 28.3% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (28.9%), Irish (6.8%), German (6.1%), English (6.0%), Italian (2.4%), Scottish (2.2%).

Land Area: 97.0 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $63,364 (it was $35,295 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $41,299 (it was $22,414 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $344,600 (it was $137,800 in 2000) Charleston:$344,600SC:$161,800

Races:
      White alone - 98,750 - 72.7%
      Black alone - 28,659 - 21.1%
      Hispanic - 3,940 - 2.9%
      Two or more races - 2,437 - 1.8%
      Asian alone - 1,913 - 1.4%
      Other race alone - 160 - 0.1%
      American Indian alone - 128 - 0.09%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 9 - 0.01%

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