Indianapolis, IN Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 416,752

Median Age: 34.2 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $870.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Indianapolis: 87.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (12.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.7% for Black residents, 26.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 26.1% for American Indian residents, 3.9% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 34.0% for other race residents, 18.2% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (10.2%), American (9.9%), Irish (5.0%), English (4.0%), African (2.6%), Italian (1.3%).

Elevation: 717 feet

Land Area: 361.5 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 46113, 46183, 46201, 46202, 46204, 46205, 46208, 46214, 46217, 46218, 46219, 46220, 46221, 46222, 46224, 46225, 46226, 46235, 46236, 46239, 46241, 46254, 46259, 46268, 46278

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $47,225 (it was $40,051 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $27,304 (it was $21,640 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $137,600 (it was $96,600 in 2000) Indianapolis:$137,600IN:$141,100

Races:
      White alone - 468,665 - 54.7%
      Black alone - 236,606 - 27.6%
      Hispanic - 93,042 - 10.9%
      Two or more races - 28,405 - 3.3%
      Asian alone - 26,548 - 3.1%
      Other race alone - 2,961 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 1,112 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 47 - 0.01%

Growth occurred with the opening of the National Road through the town in 1827, the first major federally funded highway in the United States. A small segment of the ultimately failed Indiana Central Canal was opened in 1839. The first railroad to serve Indianapolis, the Jeffersonville, Madison and Indianapolis Railroad, began operation in 1847, and subsequent railroad connections fostered growth. Indianapolis Union Station was the first of its kind in the world when it opened in 1853.

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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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324 E NEW YORK ST 0.4 miles

324 E NEW YORK ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208
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SPEEDWAY, IN 46224
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Indianapolis, IN 46218
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46203
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46214
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46231
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46254
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Hyderabad, IN 0
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Kondapur, IN 0
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Haryana, IN 0
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Pune, IN 0
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Bangalore, IN 0
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Pune, IN 0
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Haryana, IN 0
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SCO 1 & 2, Sector 14 Old Delhi Gurgaon Rd
Gurgaon, IN 0
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Malleshwaram, IN 0
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No.15, Jyoti Nivas College Rd 5th Block, Koramangala
Bangalore, IN 0
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7411 N KEYSTONE AVE STE B
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240
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7855 S. EMERSON, STE R
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227
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7160 GRAHAM RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
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GREENWOOD, IN 46143
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46278
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
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GREENWOOD, IN 46142
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
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5940 DECATUR BLVD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
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GREENWOOD, IN 46143
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46229
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7914 N SHADELAND, SUITE 150
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46278
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GREENWOOD, IN 46142
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46280
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46256
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GREENWOOD, IN 46143
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46235
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46236
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46256
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Greenwood, IN 46143
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Plainfield, IN 46168
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PLAINFIELD, IN 46168
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AVON, IN 46123
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CARMEL, IN 46032
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CARMEL, IN 46032
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FISHERS, IN 46038
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CARMEL, IN 46032
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CARMEL, IN 46032
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BROWNSBURG, IN 46112
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FISHERS, IN 46037
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NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060
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NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060
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NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060
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FRANKLIN, IN 46131
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GREENWOOD, IN 46142
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NOBLESVILLE, IN 46062
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NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060
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GREENFIELD, IN 46140
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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Indianapolis, IN, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Indianapolis, IN 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 Indianapolis, IN 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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Urine or hair drug testing methods in Indianapolis, IN - You choose!

Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.

What is the most common urine/hair drug test?

Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.

Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our local drug testing Indianapolis, IN centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.

Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Indianapolis, IN

We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in Indianapolis, IN

Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing Indianapolis, IN locations are ready to serve your needs.

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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Indianapolis, IN?

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

On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Indianapolis, IN

Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in Indianapolis, IN.

Drug Testing Locations in Indianapolis, IN

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Indianapolis, IN have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Indianapolis, IN specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

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Which drug testing panel is right for you?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screeningings are available as well.

What is a Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

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Local Area Info: Indianapolis

Indianapolis , often shortened to Indy, is the state capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Marion County. According to 2017 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the consolidated population of Indianapolis and Marion County was 872,680. The "balance" population, which excludes semi-autonomous municipalities in Marion County, was 863,002. It is the 16th most populous city in the U.S. The Indianapolis metropolitan area is the 34th most populous metropolitan statistical area in the U.S., with 2,028,614 residents. Its combined statistical area ranks 27th, with a population of 2,411,086. Indianapolis covers 368 square miles (950 km2), making it the 16th largest city by land area in the U.S.

Indigenous peoples inhabited the area dating to approximately 2000 BC. In 1818, the Delaware relinquished their tribal lands in the Treaty of St. Mary's. In 1821, Indianapolis was founded as a planned city for the new seat of Indiana's state government. The city was platted by Alexander Ralston and Elias Pym Fordham on a 1 square mile (2.6 km2) grid next to the White River. Completion of the National and Michigan roads and arrival of rail later solidified the city's position as a manufacturing and transportation hub. Two of the city's nicknames reflect its historical ties to transportation—the "Crossroads of America" and "Railroad City". Since the 1970 city-county consolidation, known as Unigov, local government administration operates under the direction of an elected 25-member city-county council headed by the mayor.

Indianapolis anchors the 27th largest economic region in the U.S., based primarily on the sectors of finance and insurance, manufacturing, professional and business services, education and health care, government, and wholesale trade. The city has notable niche markets in amateur sports and auto racing. The Fortune 500 companies of Anthem, Eli Lilly and Company and Simon Property Group are headquartered in Indianapolis. The city has hosted international multi-sport events, such as the 1987 Pan American Games and 2001 World Police and Fire Games, but is perhaps best known for annually hosting the world's largest single-day sporting event, the Indianapolis 500.

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Population (male): 416,752

Median Age: 34.2 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $870.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Indianapolis: 87.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (12.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.7% for Black residents, 26.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 26.1% for American Indian residents, 3.9% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 34.0% for other race residents, 18.2% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (10.2%), American (9.9%), Irish (5.0%), English (4.0%), African (2.6%), Italian (1.3%).

Elevation: 717 feet

Land Area: 361.5 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 46113, 46183, 46201, 46202, 46204, 46205, 46208, 46214, 46217, 46218, 46219, 46220, 46221, 46222, 46224, 46225, 46226, 46235, 46236, 46239, 46241, 46254, 46259, 46268, 46278

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $47,225 (it was $40,051 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $27,304 (it was $21,640 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $137,600 (it was $96,600 in 2000) Indianapolis:$137,600IN:$141,100

Races:
      White alone - 468,665 - 54.7%
      Black alone - 236,606 - 27.6%
      Hispanic - 93,042 - 10.9%
      Two or more races - 28,405 - 3.3%
      Asian alone - 26,548 - 3.1%
      Other race alone - 2,961 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 1,112 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 47 - 0.01%

Growth occurred with the opening of the National Road through the town in 1827, the first major federally funded highway in the United States. A small segment of the ultimately failed Indiana Central Canal was opened in 1839. The first railroad to serve Indianapolis, the Jeffersonville, Madison and Indianapolis Railroad, began operation in 1847, and subsequent railroad connections fostered growth. Indianapolis Union Station was the first of its kind in the world when it opened in 1853.

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