Petal, MS Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 5,340

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $816.

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

Poverty (breakdown): (7.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 28.0% for Black residents, 6.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 9.5% for other race residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (32.8%), English (10.1%), Irish (5.1%), German (4.1%), Scotch-Irish (3.2%), European (2.4%).

Elevation: 162 feet

Land Area: 9.67 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $45,816 (it was $29,637 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $18,769 (it was $13,996 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $119,770 (it was $59,200 in 2000) Petal:$119,770MS:$120,200

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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, Petal, MS

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Petal, MS 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 Petal, MS 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 Petal, MS Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

301 HARDY ST STE D 2.6 miles

301 HARDY ST STE D
HATTIESBURG, MS 39401
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6051 U S HIGHWAY 49 4.7 miles

6051 U S HIGHWAY 49
HATTIESBURG, MS 39401
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6120 U S HIGHWAY 49 4.9 miles

6120 U S HIGHWAY 49
HATTIESBURG, MS 39401
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231 Methodist Hospital Blvd 9.4 miles

231 Methodist Hospital Blvd
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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5909 U S HIGHWAY 49 STE 20 9.4 miles

5909 U S HIGHWAY 49 STE 20
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
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6600 U S HIGHWAY 98 9.9 miles

6600 U S HIGHWAY 98
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
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101 WEEMS ST 16.6 miles

101 WEEMS ST
PURVIS, MS 39475
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1515 JEFFERSON ST 24.4 miles

1515 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
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1430 JEFFERSON ST 24.4 miles

1430 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
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1220 JEFFERSON ST 24.4 miles

1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
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119 S 12TH AVE 24.7 miles

119 S 12TH AVE
LAUREL, MS 39440
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30 CIRCLE J DR STE 1 24.9 miles

30 CIRCLE J DR STE 1
LAUREL, MS 39440
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528 N 15TH AVE 25.0 miles

528 N 15TH AVE
LAUREL, MS 39440
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Local Area Info: Petal, Mississippi

The International Checker Hall of Fame was located in Petal until September 29, 2007, when 20,000 square feet (1,900 m2) of the 35,000-square-foot (3,300 m2) building caught fire. On June 23, 2004, Sports Illustrated magazine named Petal the "Sports Illustrated Sportstown for Mississippi".

As of the 2010 census, the city had a total area of 17.1 square miles (44.4 km2), of which 16.9 square miles (43.7 km2) was land and 0.3 square miles (0.7 km2), or 1.62%, was water. The city's area had increased by nearly 75% since 2000, following an annexation effort approved in 2002. Major sub-communities as of the annex are Macedonia, Barrontown, Sunrise, and Leeville. The Harvey community (currently downtown Petal) hosts city departments.

As of the census of 2010, there were 10,454 people, 3,918 households, and 2,867 families residing in the city. The population density was 619.8 people per square mile. There were 4,261 housing units at an average density of 331.7 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 86.1% White, 9.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

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Population (female): 5,340

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $816.

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

Poverty (breakdown): (7.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 28.0% for Black residents, 6.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 9.5% for other race residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (32.8%), English (10.1%), Irish (5.1%), German (4.1%), Scotch-Irish (3.2%), European (2.4%).

Elevation: 162 feet

Land Area: 9.67 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $45,816 (it was $29,637 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $18,769 (it was $13,996 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $119,770 (it was $59,200 in 2000) Petal:$119,770MS:$120,200

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