Opelousas, LA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $569.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Opelousas: 82.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (12.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 54.0% for Black residents, 5.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 3.5% for other race residents, 71.3% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 100 registered sex offenders living in Opelousas, Louisiana as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Opelousas is 167 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: French Canadian (5.7%), French (2.4%), American (1.8%), Italian (1.1%), English (1.1%).

Land Area: 7.06 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      Black alone - 12,817 - 77.4%
      White alone - 3,227 - 19.5%
      Two or more races - 189 - 1.1%
      Hispanic - 174 - 1.1%
      Asian alone - 127 - 0.8%
      Other race alone - 80 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 23 - 0.1%

Goldribbon

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, Opelousas, LA

Alcohol Testing 2

ScheduleButton CityPagesV2 300x88

Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Opelousas, LA 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 Opelousas, LA 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 Opelousas, LA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

204 W NORTH ST 0.2 miles

204 W NORTH ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Categories: OPELOUSAS LA

827 N UNION ST 0.5 miles

827 N UNION ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Categories: OPELOUSAS LA

539 E PRUDHOMME ST 0.8 miles

539 E PRUDHOMME ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Categories: OPELOUSAS LA

3983 I-49 SERVICE RD 1.4 miles

3983 I-49 SERVICE RD
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Categories: OPELOUSAS LA

5620 I 49 N SERVICE RD STE 11 1.4 miles

5620 I 49 N SERVICE RD STE 11
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Categories: OPELOUSAS LA

3921 I 49 S SERVICE RD 1.4 miles

3921 I 49 S SERVICE RD
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Categories: OPELOUSAS LA

1211 COOLIDGE BLVD STE 401 12.3 miles

1211 COOLIDGE BLVD STE 401
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

810 S BROADWAY ST 12.3 miles

810 S BROADWAY ST
CHURCH POINT, LA 70525
Categories: CHURCH POINT LA

503 JACK MILLER RD STE C 15.0 miles

503 JACK MILLER RD STE C
VILLE PLATTE, LA 70586
Categories: VILLE PLATTE LA

800 E MAIN ST 15.2 miles

800 E MAIN ST
VILLE PLATTE, LA 70586
Categories: VILLE PLATTE LA

1008 W MAIN ST 16.3 miles

1008 W MAIN ST
VILLE PLATTE, LA 70586
Categories: VILLE PLATTE LA

213 FOUR PARK RD 16.6 miles

213 FOUR PARK RD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70507
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

2916 N UNIVERSITY AVE BLDG B 17.5 miles

2916 N UNIVERSITY AVE BLDG B
LAFAYETTE, LA 70507
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

151 LEON AVE 18.7 miles

151 LEON AVE
EUNICE, LA 70535
Categories: EUNICE LA

106 HERITAGE 18.8 miles

106 HERITAGE
BROUSSARD, LA 70518
Categories: BROUSSARD LA

164 KIM DR 19.7 miles

164 KIM DR
MELVILLE, LA 71353
Categories: MELVILLE LA

102 E MAPLE AVE 20.1 miles

102 E MAPLE AVE
EUNICE, LA 70535
Categories: EUNICE LA

210 CHAMPAGNE BLVD 20.8 miles

210 CHAMPAGNE BLVD
BREAUX BRIDGE, LA 70517
Categories: BREAUX BRIDGE LA

1800 NE EVANGELINE TRWY STE H 6 20.9 miles

1800 NE EVANGELINE TRWY STE H 6
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

520 W PINHOOK RD 23.1 miles

520 W PINHOOK RD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

427 HEYMANN BLVD 23.1 miles

427 HEYMANN BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

335 DOUCET RD STE A 23.2 miles

335 DOUCET RD STE A
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

2810 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY 23.2 miles

2810 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

105 INDEPENDENCE BLVD STE 3 23.2 miles

105 INDEPENDENCE BLVD STE 3
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

4414 JOHNSTON ST STE D 23.5 miles

4414 JOHNSTON ST STE D
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

217 LA RUE FRANCE 23.8 miles

217 LA RUE FRANCE
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

207 WESTMARK BLVD 24.1 miles

207 WESTMARK BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

3251 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY 24.3 miles

3251 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

2205 W PINHOOK RD STE 102 24.5 miles

2205 W PINHOOK RD STE 102
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

1025 KALISTE SALOOM RD STE 100 24.7 miles

1025 KALISTE SALOOM RD STE 100
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

2501 W PINHOOK RD 24.8 miles

2501 W PINHOOK RD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

In addition to our Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing centers located in Opelousas, LA 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.

Scheduling a Drug, Alcohol or DNA Test is fast and easy, call us today or click the express scheduling button.

800-221-4291

ScheduleButton CityPagesV2 300x88

Schedule Drug, Alcohol, DNA Tests

(800) 221-4291

Schedule Your Test

"When You Need a Test, Choose the Best"

Accredited Drug Testing

Testing Centers Nationwide

(800)221-4291

For more information regarding the effects of drug abuse - Click Here

For more information on a drug free work place - Click Here

Local Area Info: Opelousas, Louisiana

Opelousas (French: Les Opelousas) is a small city in and the parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. Interstate 49 and U.S. Route 190 were constructed with a junction here. The population was 22,860 at the 2000 census. In 2004 the city annexed territory and population expected to give it more than 25,000 people in total. In the 2010 census, the population was 16,634. Opelousas is the principal city for the Opelousas-Eunice Micropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 92,178 in 2008. Opelousas is also the third-largest city in the Lafayette-Acadiana Combined Statistical Area, which has a population of 537,947.

With an area of 7.5 square miles, Opelousas is the most densely populated incorporated city in Louisiana. Founded by French colonists in 1720, Opelousas is Louisiana's third-oldest city. The city served as a major trading post between New Orleans and Natchitoches in the 18th and 19th centuries. Historically an area of settlement by French Creoles, Creoles of color, and Acadians, Opelousas is the center of zydeco music. It celebrates its heritage at the Creole Heritage Folklife Center, one of the destinations on the new Louisiana African American Heritage Trail. It is also the location of the Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino.

The city calls itself "the spice capital of the world", with production and sale of seasonings such as Tony Chachere's products, Targil Seasonings, Savoie's cajun meats and products, and LouAna Cooking Oil. Opelousas was the site of one of the nation's two Yoohoo factories until it closed in 2009.

Show Regional Data

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $569.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Opelousas: 82.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (12.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 54.0% for Black residents, 5.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 3.5% for other race residents, 71.3% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 100 registered sex offenders living in Opelousas, Louisiana as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Opelousas is 167 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: French Canadian (5.7%), French (2.4%), American (1.8%), Italian (1.1%), English (1.1%).

Land Area: 7.06 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      Black alone - 12,817 - 77.4%
      White alone - 3,227 - 19.5%
      Two or more races - 189 - 1.1%
      Hispanic - 174 - 1.1%
      Asian alone - 127 - 0.8%
      Other race alone - 80 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 23 - 0.1%

(800) 221-4291