New Castle, DE Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 5,348 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +10.0%

Population (male): 2,565

Median Age: 46.6 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in New Castle: 101.7 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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

Poverty (breakdown): (8.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.8% for Black residents, 24.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 50.0% for American Indian residents, 63.2% for other race residents, 6.8% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Delaware and other state lists, there were 210 registered sex offenders living in New Castle, Delaware as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in New Castle is 26 to 1.>

Elevation: 19 feet

Zip Codes: 19720

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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, New Castle, DE

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in New Castle, DE 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 New Castle, DE 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 New Castle, DE Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in New Castle, DE 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 New Castle, DE 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

249 E Main Street, 0.3 miles

249 E Main Street,
Newark, DE 19711
Categories: Newark DE

314 E MAIN ST STE 105 0.5 miles

314 E MAIN ST STE 105
NEWARK, DE 19711
Categories: NEWARK DE

1C CHESTNUT HILL PLZ 2.0 miles

1C CHESTNUT HILL PLZ
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

4051 OGLETOWN RD STE 102 2.7 miles

4051 OGLETOWN RD STE 102
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

4110 OGLETOWN STANTON RD 3.6 miles

4110 OGLETOWN STANTON RD
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

4623 OGLETOWN STANTON RD 100 3.7 miles

4623 OGLETOWN STANTON RD 100
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

A98 100 Omega Drive, 3.9 miles

A98 100 Omega Drive,
Newark, DE 19713
Categories: Newark DE

15 OMEGA DR BLDG K 4.0 miles

15 OMEGA DR BLDG K
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

5311 Limestone Rd, Suite 202 5.2 miles

5311 Limestone Rd, Suite 202
Wilmington, DE 19808
Categories: Wilmington DE

3105 LIMESTONE RD STE 105 5.5 miles

3105 LIMESTONE RD STE 105
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

300 Biddle Ave Ste 202, 5.7 miles

300 Biddle Ave Ste 202,
Newark, DE 19702
Categories: Newark DE

1941 LIMESTONE RD STE 109 5.7 miles

1941 LIMESTONE RD STE 109
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

2600 Glasgow Avenue, Suite 214 5.8 miles

2600 Glasgow Avenue, Suite 214
Newark, DE 19702
Categories: Newark DE

3926 KIRKWOOD HWY 6.3 miles

3926 KIRKWOOD HWY
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

202 LANTANA DR 6.7 miles

202 LANTANA DR
HOCKESSIN, DE 19707
Categories: HOCKESSIN DE

106 BOW ST 6.8 miles

106 BOW ST
ELKTON, MD 21921
Categories: ELKTON MD

123 Singerly Avenue, 6.8 miles

123 Singerly Avenue,
Elkton, MD 21921
Categories: Elkton MD

129 N DUPONT HWY 8.3 miles

129 N DUPONT HWY
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
Categories: NEW CASTLE DE

525 E Basin Rd, 8.7 miles

525 E Basin Rd,
New Castle, DE 19720
Categories: New Castle DE

212 CHERRY LN 10.7 miles

212 CHERRY LN
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
Categories: NEW CASTLE DE

914 JUSTISON ST 10.9 miles

914 JUSTISON ST
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

830 W CYPRESS ST 11.0 miles

830 W CYPRESS ST
KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348
Categories: KENNETT SQUARE PA

Delaware Ave & Clayton St, Trolley Square, Suites 3b-4b 11.2 miles

Delaware Ave & Clayton St, Trolley Square, Suites 3b-4b
Wilmington, DE 19806
Categories: Wilmington DE

104 E CECIL AVE 11.6 miles

104 E CECIL AVE
NORTH EAST, MD 21901
Categories: NORTH EAST MD

1011 Baltimore Pike,, Suite 112 12.1 miles

1011 Baltimore Pike,, Suite 112
West Grove, PA 19390
Categories: West Grove PA

School House Rd & Route 1, 132 Onix Drive 12.7 miles

School House Rd & Route 1, 132 Onix Drive
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Categories: Kennett Square PA

181 N Broadway, 12.8 miles

181 N Broadway,
Pennsville, NJ 8070
Categories: Pennsville NJ

9 CARROLL AVE 12.8 miles

9 CARROLL AVE
PENNSVILLE, NJ 8070
Categories: PENNSVILLE NJ

2123 CONCORD PIKE 13.1 miles

2123 CONCORD PIKE
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

2722 CONCORD PIKE 13.4 miles

2722 CONCORD PIKE
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

3600 SILVERSIDE RD STE B 13.8 miles

3600 SILVERSIDE RD STE B
WILMINGTON, DE 19810
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

1403 Foulk Rd Ste 103, 14.4 miles

1403 Foulk Rd Ste 103,
Wilmington, DE 19803
Categories: Wilmington DE

124 SLEEPY HOLLOW DR STE 204 16.0 miles

124 SLEEPY HOLLOW DR STE 204
MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709
Categories: MIDDLETOWN DE

Ketley Professional Plaza - 11, Suite 202 16.3 miles

Ketley Professional Plaza - 11, Suite 202
Middletown, DE 19709
Categories: Middletown DE

102 FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE RD 18.2 miles

102 FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE RD
COCHRANVILLE, PA 19330
Categories: COCHRANVILLE PA

736 Baltimore Pike, Suite 9 18.5 miles

736 Baltimore Pike, Suite 9
Concordville, PA 19331
Categories: Concordville PA

510 E Gay Street 20.9 miles

510 E Gay Street
West Chester, PA 19382
Categories: West Chester PA

244 W LINCOLN HWY 21.0 miles

244 W LINCOLN HWY
COATESVILLE, PA 19320
Categories: COATESVILLE PA

251 LEWIS LANE, STE 304 21.1 miles

251 LEWIS LANE, STE 304
HAVRE DE GRACE, MD 21078
Categories: HAVRE DE GRACE MD

510 HERON DR STE 108 21.3 miles

510 HERON DR STE 108
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
Categories: SWEDESBORO NJ

510 HERON DR STE 114 21.3 miles

510 HERON DR STE 114
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
Categories: SWEDESBORO NJ

600 E Marshall St, 21.3 miles

600 E Marshall St,
West Chester, PA 19380
Categories: West Chester PA

606 E MARSHALL ST STE 105 21.4 miles

606 E MARSHALL ST STE 105
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
Categories: WEST CHESTER PA

3301 E Lincoln Hwy, 21.4 miles

3301 E Lincoln Hwy,
Thorndale, PA 19372
Categories: Thorndale PA

49 Rock Springs Rd 21.8 miles

49 Rock Springs Rd
Conowingo, MD 21918
Categories: Conowingo MD

915 OLD FERN HILL RD STE 3 22.1 miles

915 OLD FERN HILL RD STE 3
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
Categories: WEST CHESTER PA

99 MANOR AVE STE 2 22.4 miles

99 MANOR AVE STE 2
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
Categories: DOWNINGTOWN PA

950 Octorara Trail 22.5 miles

950 Octorara Trail
Parkesburg, PA 19365
Categories: Parkesburg PA

308 E Lancaster Ave, 22.5 miles

308 E Lancaster Ave,
Downingtown, PA 19335
Categories: Downingtown PA

201 REECEVILLE RD 22.6 miles

201 REECEVILLE RD
COATESVILLE, PA 19320
Categories: COATESVILLE PA

150 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 140 22.6 miles

150 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 140
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
Categories: DOWNINGTOWN PA

1502 W Chester Pike, 22.7 miles

1502 W Chester Pike,
West Chester, PA 19382
Categories: West Chester PA

1167A W Baltimore Pike, 22.9 miles

1167A W Baltimore Pike,
Media, PA 19063
Categories: Media PA

545 BECKETT RD STE 103 B 23.2 miles

545 BECKETT RD STE 103 B
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
Categories: SWEDESBORO NJ

257 W UWCHLAN AVE STE 220 24.2 miles

257 W UWCHLAN AVE STE 220
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
Categories: DOWNINGTOWN PA

102 Schubert Dr 24.3 miles

102 Schubert Dr
Downingtown, PA 19335
Categories: Downingtown PA

1 E BEACON LIGHT LN 24.3 miles

1 E BEACON LIGHT LN
CHESTER, PA 19013
Categories: CHESTER PA

1235 Horseshoe Pike, 24.4 miles

1235 Horseshoe Pike,
Downingtown, PA 19335
Categories: Downingtown PA

200 N PHILADELPHIA BLVD STE A 24.9 miles

200 N PHILADELPHIA BLVD STE A
ABERDEEN, MD 21001
Categories: ABERDEEN MD

183 W Lincoln Highway - Unit 8, Whiteland Towne Shopping Cente 25.0 miles

183 W Lincoln Highway - Unit 8, Whiteland Towne Shopping Cente
Exton, PA 19341
Categories: Exton PA

In addition to our Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing centers located in New Castle, DE 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: New Castle, Delaware

New Castle was originally settled by the Dutch West India Company in 1651, under the leadership of Peter Stuyvesant, on the site of a former aboriginal village, "Tomakonck" ("Place of the Beaver"), to assert their claim to the area based on a prior agreement with the aboriginal inhabitants of the area. The Dutch originally named the settlement Fort Casimir, but this was changed to Fort Trinity (Swedish: Trefaldighet) following its seizure by the colony of New Sweden on Trinity Sunday, 1654. The Dutch conquered the entire colony of New Sweden the following year and rechristened the fort Nieuw-Amstel ("New Amstel"). This marked the end of the Swedish colony in Delaware as an official entity, but it remained a semi-autonomous unit within the New Netherland colony and the cultural, social, and religious influence of the Swedish settlers remained strong. As the settlement grew, Dutch authorities laid out a grid of streets and established the town common (The "Green"), which continue to this day.

In 1664, the English seized the entire New Netherland colony in the Second Anglo-Dutch War. They changed the name of the town to "New Castle" and made it the capital of their Delaware Colony. The Dutch regained the town in 1673 during the Third Anglo-Dutch War but it was returned to Great Britain the next year under the Treaty of Westminster. In 1680, New Castle was conveyed to William Penn by the Duke of York by livery of seisin and was Penn's landing place when he first set foot on American soil on October 27, 1682. This transfer to Penn was contested by Lord Baltimore and the boundary dispute was not resolved until the survey conducted by Mason and Dixon, now famed in history as the Mason–Dixon line.

The spire on top of the Court House, Delaware's colonial capitol and first state house, was used as the center of the Twelve-Mile Circle forming the northern boundary of Delaware. The Delaware River within this radius to the low water mark on the opposite shore is part of Delaware. Thus the Delaware Memorial Bridge was built as an intrastate span by Delaware, without financial participation by neighboring New Jersey.[citation needed]

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 5,348 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +10.0%

Population (male): 2,565

Median Age: 46.6 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in New Castle: 101.7 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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

Poverty (breakdown): (8.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.8% for Black residents, 24.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 50.0% for American Indian residents, 63.2% for other race residents, 6.8% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Delaware and other state lists, there were 210 registered sex offenders living in New Castle, Delaware as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in New Castle is 26 to 1.>

Elevation: 19 feet

Zip Codes: 19720

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