Columbia, SC Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 133,114 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +14.5%

Population (male): 67,595

Population (female): 65,519

Median Age: 28.1 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $878.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Columbia: 88.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 20.1%

Poverty (breakdown): (16.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.7% for Black residents, 16.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 80.7% for American Indian residents, 2.3% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 19.5% for other race residents, 17.1% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of South Carolina and other state lists, there were 739 registered sex offenders living in Columbia, South Carolina as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Columbia is 181 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (8.5%), English (5.7%), German (4.8%), Irish (3.6%), African (3.2%), European (2.3%).

Elevation: 314 feet

Land Area: 125.2 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 29044, 29045, 29061, 29063, 29202, 29203, 29204, 29205, 29207, 29208, 29210, 29212, 29225, 29229

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $42,646 (it was $31,141 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $29,029 (it was $18,853 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $192,500 (it was $96,800 in 2000) Columbia:$192,500SC:$161,800

Races:
      White alone - 63,117 - 47.0%
      Black alone - 55,454 - 41.3%
      Hispanic - 7,937 - 5.9%
      Asian alone - 3,813 - 2.8%
      Two or more races - 2,657 - 2.0%
      Other race alone - 709 - 0.5%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 312 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 180 - 0.1%

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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)

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Columbia, South Carolina Drug Testing Locations

"Need A Test, Choose The Best"

Our Drug Testing centers in Columbia, SC provide same day drug testing services and we have convenient hours for employers and individuals needing a drug or alcohol test. All of our Columbia, South Carolina drug testing centers are available for urine drug testing, hair drug testing, Breath and ETG alcohol testing and we are dedicated to providing our testing services in a friendly and confidential manner. Testing for Employment, DOT, Court Ordered, Family, Personal.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Locations - Columbia, South Carolina

(Testing Centers do not accept payment, Pre-registration required)

1538 Main St 0.4 miles

1538 Main St
Columbia, SC 29201
Categories: Columbia SC

1333 TAYLOR ST STE 3H 0.5 miles

1333 TAYLOR ST STE 3H
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

1715 BLANDING ST 0.8 miles

1715 BLANDING ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

1472 TURN RD 1.3 miles

1472 TURN RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

3010 Farrow Rd Ste 230, 2.0 miles

3010 Farrow Rd Ste 230,
Columbia, SC 29203
Categories: Columbia SC

2719 MIDDLEBURG DR STE 201 2.0 miles

2719 MIDDLEBURG DR STE 201
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

977 KNOX ABBOTT DR 2.2 miles

977 KNOX ABBOTT DR
CAYCE, SC 29033
Categories: CAYCE SC

3304 FOREST DR 2.6 miles

3304 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

220 STONERIDGE DR STE 101 2.8 miles

220 STONERIDGE DR STE 101
COLUMBIA, SC 29210
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

511 BELTLINE BLVD 3.2 miles

511 BELTLINE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29205
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

3799 12th St Extension Ste 110 3.3 miles

3799 12th St Extension Ste 110
Cayce, SC 29033
Categories: Cayce SC

2249 AUGUSTA RD 3.7 miles

2249 AUGUSTA RD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Categories: WEST COLUMBIA SC

4500 FOREST DR STE A 3.8 miles

4500 FOREST DR STE A
COLUMBIA, SC 29206
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

114 GATEWAY LN 3.8 miles

114 GATEWAY LN
COLUMBIA, SC 29210
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

1345 GARNER LN STE 303 4.2 miles

1345 GARNER LN STE 303
COLUMBIA, SC 29210
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

3000 NE MEDICAL PARK STE 111 4.5 miles

3000 NE MEDICAL PARK STE 111
COLUMBIA, SC 29223
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

2836 AUGUSTA RD 4.6 miles

2836 AUGUSTA RD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29170
Categories: WEST COLUMBIA SC

3020 SUNSET BLVD STE 102 5.0 miles

3020 SUNSET BLVD STE 102
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Categories: WEST COLUMBIA SC

1117 SAINT ANDREWS RD 5.4 miles

1117 SAINT ANDREWS RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29210
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

111 EXECUTIVE CENTER DR STE 238 5.4 miles

111 EXECUTIVE CENTER DR STE 238
COLUMBIA, SC 29210
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

769B GREENLAWN DR 5.4 miles

769B GREENLAWN DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29209
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

3240 SUNSET BLVD 5.4 miles

3240 SUNSET BLVD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Categories: WEST COLUMBIA SC

2 SOUTHERN CT 5.7 miles

2 SOUTHERN CT
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Categories: WEST COLUMBIA SC

6941 N TRENHOLM RD STE I 6.0 miles

6941 N TRENHOLM RD STE I
COLUMBIA, SC 29206
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

2406 DECKER BLVD 6.2 miles

2406 DECKER BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29206
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

7653 GARNERS FERRY RD 6.3 miles

7653 GARNERS FERRY RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29209
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

100 JIMMY LOVE LN 8.4 miles

100 JIMMY LOVE LN
COLUMBIA, SC 29212
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

114 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD STE 430 8.4 miles

114 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD STE 430
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

9005 Two Notch Road Suite 15 8.8 miles

9005 Two Notch Road Suite 15
Columbia, SC 29223
Categories: Columbia SC

4621 Hardscrabble Road 9.2 miles

4621 Hardscrabble Road
COLUMBIA, SC 29223
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

120 HIGHLAND CTR DR STE 130B 9.3 miles

120 HIGHLAND CTR DR STE 130B
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

1 WELLNESS BLVD STE 105 9.8 miles

1 WELLNESS BLVD STE 105
IRMO, SC 29063
Categories: IRMO SC

10040 TWO NOTCH RD 11.2 miles

10040 TWO NOTCH RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29223
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

518 E MAIN ST ste 8 11.3 miles

518 E MAIN ST ste 8
LEXINGTON, SC 29072
Categories: LEXINGTON SC

10060 TWO NOTCH RD 11.3 miles

10060 TWO NOTCH RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29223
Categories: COLUMBIA SC

1068 S LAKE DR 11.8 miles

1068 S LAKE DR
LEXINGTON, SC 29073
Categories: LEXINGTON SC

247 COLUMBIA AVE 12.0 miles

247 COLUMBIA AVE
LEXINGTON, SC 29072
Categories: LEXINGTON SC

1847 S Lake Dr 12.5 miles

1847 S Lake Dr
Lexington, SC 29073
Categories: Lexington SC

208 DEER RUN RD 14.3 miles

208 DEER RUN RD
ELGIN, SC 29045
Categories: ELGIN SC

557 COLUMBIA AVE 20.8 miles

557 COLUMBIA AVE
CHAPIN, SC 29036
Categories: CHAPIN SC

8 RASPBERRY CT 22.5 miles

8 RASPBERRY CT
LUGOFF, SC 29078
Categories: LUGOFF SC

32 RIVER STREET 23.5 miles

32 RIVER STREET
PEAK, SC 29122
Categories: PEAK SC

1060 HIGHWAY 1 S 24.9 miles

1060 HIGHWAY 1 S
LUGOFF, SC 29078
Categories: LUGOFF SC

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How to schedule a drug or alcohol test in Columbia, SC?

  • Call our local Columbia, SC scheduling department at (800) 221-4291
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Workplace Drug Testing in Columbia, South Carolina

Employers are encouraged to develop workplace drug testing programs which are designed to detect the presence of alcohol, illicit street drugs or specific prescription drugs in Columbia.

Employers will see the following benefits of being a Columbia, SC Drug Free Workplace:

  • Enhanced Employee Performance
  • Reduced Job-Related Accidents
  • Reduced Employee Absenteeism
  • Lower Workers Compensation Rates
  • Improved Employee Moral
  • Improved Customer Satisfaction

In addition, many companies, including Columbia, regardless of size indicate that becoming a Drug Free Workplace has increased the quality of job applicants and improved the overall workplace environment.

DOT Drug Testing in Columbia, SC

If you employ DOT designated safety sensitive employees who are required to have a Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Test (FMCSA, USCG, FAA, FTA, FRA, PHMSA) or if you manage a DOT drug or alcohol testing program for a company, it is imperative that you understand and comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 40 DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations. In addition to DOT drug testing, Accredited Drug Testing also offers, DOT consortium enrollment, DOT physicals, MVR reports and FMCSA Clearinghouse registration and reporting services.

Probation/Court Ordered Drug Testing in Columbia, SC

Accredited Drug Testing provides probation/court ordered drug testing for persons in need of an immediate or same day drug testing service. Our local Columbia, SC drug testing locations are available for same day service and we have locations across the United States.

Alcohol Testing in Columbia, SC

We provide alcohol testing which is available in urine, hair, blood, and breath alcohol in the Columbia area. Accredited Drug Testing provides alcohol testing services which can be administered for employment purposes, personal drug tests, probation, court ordered and various other testing reasons. EtG alcohol testing Is also available by both a urine and hair sample. DOT breath alcohol testing is also available in the Columbia area.

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Columbia, SC Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 133,114 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +14.5%

Population (male): 67,595

Population (female): 65,519

Median Age: 28.1 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $878.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Columbia: 88.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 20.1%

Poverty (breakdown): (16.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.7% for Black residents, 16.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 80.7% for American Indian residents, 2.3% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 19.5% for other race residents, 17.1% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of South Carolina and other state lists, there were 739 registered sex offenders living in Columbia, South Carolina as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Columbia is 181 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (8.5%), English (5.7%), German (4.8%), Irish (3.6%), African (3.2%), European (2.3%).

Elevation: 314 feet

Land Area: 125.2 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 29044, 29045, 29061, 29063, 29202, 29203, 29204, 29205, 29207, 29208, 29210, 29212, 29225, 29229

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $42,646 (it was $31,141 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $29,029 (it was $18,853 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $192,500 (it was $96,800 in 2000) Columbia:$192,500SC:$161,800

Races:
      White alone - 63,117 - 47.0%
      Black alone - 55,454 - 41.3%
      Hispanic - 7,937 - 5.9%
      Asian alone - 3,813 - 2.8%
      Two or more races - 2,657 - 2.0%
      Other race alone - 709 - 0.5%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 312 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 180 - 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)

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