Harrisburg, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 31.9 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $851.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 31.7%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 672 registered sex offenders living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Harrisburg is 74 to 1.>

Land Area: 8.11 square miles.

Zip Codes: 17101, 17102, 17103, 17104, 17110, 17111

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $39,966 (it was $26,920 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $22,467 (it was $15,787 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $100,079 (it was $56,900 in 2000) Harrisburg:$100,079PA:$181,200

Races:
      Black alone - 24,916 - 50.0%
      White alone - 11,386 - 22.8%
      Hispanic - 10,790 - 21.7%
      Asian alone - 2,949 - 5.9%
      Two or more races - 1,346 - 2.7%
      Other race alone - 179 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 67 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 24 - 0.05%

It was Harrisburg's strategic location which gave it an advantage over many other towns. It was settled as a trading post in 1719 at a location important to Westward expansion. The importance of the location was that it was at a pass in a mountain ridge. The Susquehanna River flowed generally west to east at this location, providing a route for boat traffic from the east. The head of navigation was a short distance northwest of the town, where the river flowed through the pass. Persons arriving from the east by boat had to exit at Harrisburg and prepare for an overland journey westward through the mountain pass. Harrisburg assumed importance as a provisioning stop at this point where westward bound pioneers transitioned from river travel to overland travel. It was partly because of its strategic location that the state legislature selected the small town of Harrisburg to become the state capital in 1812.

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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Harrisburg, PA, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Harrisburg, PA and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing Harrisburg, PA locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.

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Choose Between Urine or Hair Drug Testing in Harrisburg, PA

At Accredited Drug Testing, we offer various testing methods tailored to our clients' needs. Urine testing, detecting substances within 1 to 5 days, is favored by employers, courts, and educational institutions. Meanwhile, hair testing, which can detect drug use up to 90 days prior, is increasingly popular for its extended detection window.

Common Drug Tests: Urine vs. Hair

While both the 5-panel urine and 5-panel hair drug tests screen for the same substances, their detection periods differ. Urine tests offer a detection window of 1-5 days, whereas hair tests can provide results spanning up to 90 days from collection.

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Instructions for court-ordered tests should clearly outline the test type required and the drugs to be screened. If oversight during sample collection is mandated to ensure integrity, these details will be explicitly mentioned in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Harrisburg, PA

We cater to all DOT sectors—ranging from Trucking (FMCSA) to Maritime (USCG), Aviation (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroads (FRA), and Pipelines (PHMSA)—in compliance with the Department of Transportation's Part 40 regulations. Additional DOT services encompass consortium enrollment, MVR reports, supervisor training, and policy manual development, alongside a full DOT Compliance Program for individual operators and small trucking enterprises.

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On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Harrisburg, PA

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Can Passive Smoke Inhalation Lead to a False Positive for Marijuana?

"Passive" exposure to marijuana smoke isn't considered a valid cause for test positivity, as lab thresholds are set above levels from passive inhalation.

Anomalies in urine results may suggest a false negative or sample adulteration. For instance:

  • Low creatinine levels could suggest tampering, either from excessive fluid intake before testing or dilution of the sample.
  • Creatinine levels are assessed alongside specific gravity to identify dilution. Testing labs may dye toilet water to deter sample dilution.
  • Attempting to alter urine samples with certain enzymes might change the pH, which is also checked.

How Long Do Drugs Remain Detectable?

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  • Exercise post-drug use
  • Genetic factors affecting drug response

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Local Area Info: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg (/?hær?sb??r?/ HARR-iss-burg; Pennsylvania German: Harrisbarrig)[citation needed] is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and the county seat of Dauphin County. With a population of 49,192, it is the 15th largest city in the Commonwealth. It lies on the east bank of the Susquehanna River, 107 miles (172 km) west of Philadelphia. Harrisburg is the anchor of the Susquehanna Valley metropolitan area, which had a 2017 estimated population of 571,903, making it the fourth most populous in Pennsylvania and 96th most populous in the United States.

Harrisburg played a notable role in American history during the Westward Migration, the American Civil War, and the Industrial Revolution. During part of the 19th century, the building of the Pennsylvania Canal and later the Pennsylvania Railroad allowed Harrisburg to become one of the most industrialized cities in the Northeastern United States. The U.S. Navy ship USS Harrisburg, which served from 1918 to 1919 at the end of World War I, was named in honor of the city. In the mid-to-late 20th century, the city's economic fortunes fluctuated with its major industries consisting of government, heavy manufacturing, agriculture, and food services (nearby Hershey is home of the chocolate maker, located just 10 miles (16 km) east).

The Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest free indoor agriculture exposition in the United States, was first held in Harrisburg in 1917 and has been held there every early-to-mid January since then. Harrisburg also hosts an annual outdoor sports show, the largest of its kind in North America, an auto show, which features a large static display of new as well as classic cars and is renowned nationwide, and Motorama, a two-day event consisting of a car show, motocross racing, remote control car racing, and more. Harrisburg is also known for the Three Mile Island accident, which occurred on March 28, 1979, near Middletown.

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Median Age: 31.9 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $851.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 31.7%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 672 registered sex offenders living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Harrisburg is 74 to 1.>

Land Area: 8.11 square miles.

Zip Codes: 17101, 17102, 17103, 17104, 17110, 17111

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $39,966 (it was $26,920 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $22,467 (it was $15,787 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $100,079 (it was $56,900 in 2000) Harrisburg:$100,079PA:$181,200

Races:
      Black alone - 24,916 - 50.0%
      White alone - 11,386 - 22.8%
      Hispanic - 10,790 - 21.7%
      Asian alone - 2,949 - 5.9%
      Two or more races - 1,346 - 2.7%
      Other race alone - 179 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 67 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 24 - 0.05%

It was Harrisburg's strategic location which gave it an advantage over many other towns. It was settled as a trading post in 1719 at a location important to Westward expansion. The importance of the location was that it was at a pass in a mountain ridge. The Susquehanna River flowed generally west to east at this location, providing a route for boat traffic from the east. The head of navigation was a short distance northwest of the town, where the river flowed through the pass. Persons arriving from the east by boat had to exit at Harrisburg and prepare for an overland journey westward through the mountain pass. Harrisburg assumed importance as a provisioning stop at this point where westward bound pioneers transitioned from river travel to overland travel. It was partly because of its strategic location that the state legislature selected the small town of Harrisburg to become the state capital in 1812.

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