Mercedes, TX Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 7,978

Median Age: 32.0 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2019: $596.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Mercedes: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (10.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 35.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 43.1% for other race residents, 47.1% for two or more races residents)

Races:
      Hispanic - 15,831 - 94.1%
      White alone - 923 - 5.5%
      Black alone - 28 - 0.2%
      Two or more races - 2 - 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, Mercedes, TX

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Mercedes, 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 Mercedes, 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 Mercedes, TX Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

1221 East 10th St, Suite 101-A 3.7 miles

1221 East 10th St, Suite 101-A
Weslaco, TX 78596
Categories: Weslaco TX

1710 E 8TH ST 3.7 miles

1710 E 8TH ST
WESLACO, TX 78596
Categories: WESLACO TX

1102 S AIRPORT BLDG 2 3.8 miles

1102 S AIRPORT BLDG 2
WESLACO, TX 78596
Categories: WESLACO TX

624 N TIO AVE STE B 3.9 miles

624 N TIO AVE STE B
WESLACO, TX 78596
Categories: WESLACO TX

2602 W EXPRESSWAY 83 STE 2 4.7 miles

2602 W EXPRESSWAY 83 STE 2
WESLACO, TX 78596
Categories: WESLACO TX

1210 W EXPRESSWAY 83 ste B 4.7 miles

1210 W EXPRESSWAY 83 ste B
WESLACO, TX 78596
Categories: WESLACO TX

7701 Yvette Cir Ste 2 6.3 miles

7701 Yvette Cir Ste 2
Mercedes, TX 78570
Categories: Mercedes TX

427 E DURANTA AVE ste 103 11.9 miles

427 E DURANTA AVE ste 103
ALAMO, TX 78516
Categories: ALAMO TX

1214 DIXIELAND RD STE 8 12.1 miles

1214 DIXIELAND RD STE 8
HARLINGEN, TX 78552
Categories: HARLINGEN TX

1214 DIXIELAND RD Ste 8 12.1 miles

1214 DIXIELAND RD Ste 8
HARLINGEN, TX 78552
Categories: HARLINGEN TX

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Mercedes is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 15,570 at the 2010 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.

Mercedes is located in southeastern Hidalgo County at 26°8?58?N 97°55?7?W? / ?26.14944°N 97.91861°W? / 26.14944; -97.91861 (26.149315, -97.918675). It is bordered to the west by Weslaco and to the east, in Cameron County, by La Feria.

The Interstate 2/U.S. Route 83 freeway passes through the northern side of Mercedes, leading west 21 miles (34 km) to McAllen and east 14 miles (23 km) to Harlingen. Mercedes is 9 miles (14 km) north of the Progreso–Nuevo Progreso International Bridge over the Rio Grande, connecting Texas with the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Mercedes has a total area of 11.5 square miles (29.8 km2), of which 11.4 square miles (29.6 km2) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.55%, are water.

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Population (male): 7,978

Median Age: 32.0 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2019: $596.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Mercedes: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (10.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 35.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 43.1% for other race residents, 47.1% for two or more races residents)

Races:
      Hispanic - 15,831 - 94.1%
      White alone - 923 - 5.5%
      Black alone - 28 - 0.2%
      Two or more races - 2 - 0.01%

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