Meriden, CT Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 42.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $984.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Meriden: 127.1 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 10.8%

Elevation: 140 feet

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 36,874 - 61.3%
      Hispanic - 15,288 - 25.4%
      Black alone - 5,829 - 9.7%
      Two or more races - 1,130 - 1.9%
      Asian alone - 1,081 - 1.8%
      Other race alone - 70 - 0.1%
      American Indian alone - 36 - 0.06%

In 1876, the Meriden Britannia Company made significant efforts at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, and won the First Place medal for plated wares. According to the Sotheby's auction house, "The publicity of the award and the impression the firm made on the fair's 8 million visitors was continued by the catalogues and other intensive marketing; by the end of the 1870s Meriden Britannia Co. was considered the largest silverware company in the world." A key design attributed to launching the company and the town's international name was the Buffalo Hunt with a smaller edition in the White House collection, Washington, DC. For some time the original Buffalo Hunt sculpture went missing, and in a shocking report by Bailey Wright in 2018, it was learned that it was recently 'missing' actually in Meriden.

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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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816 Broad Street, Ste 22, 1.0 miles

816 Broad Street, Ste 22,
Meriden, CT 6450
Categories: Meriden CT

1064 E MAIN ST STE 301 2.2 miles

1064 E MAIN ST STE 301
MERIDEN, CT 6450
Categories: MERIDEN CT

900 NORTHRUP RD 4.0 miles

900 NORTHRUP RD
WALLINGFORD, CT 6492
Categories: WALLINGFORD CT

60 CHURCH ST 5.6 miles

60 CHURCH ST
YALESVILLE, CT 6492
Categories: YALESVILLE CT

28 S MAIN ST 5.6 miles

28 S MAIN ST
CHESHIRE, CT 6410
Categories: CHESHIRE CT

15 South Elm Street, 5.9 miles

15 South Elm Street,
Wallingford, CT 6492
Categories: Wallingford CT

76 WOODSEDGE CT 6.2 miles

76 WOODSEDGE CT
KENSINGTON, CT 6037
Categories: KENSINGTON CT

28 CRESCENT ST 8.3 miles

28 CRESCENT ST
MIDDLETOWN, CT 6457
Categories: MIDDLETOWN CT

40 Hart Street, Building C, 8.5 miles

40 Hart Street, Building C,
New Britain, CT 6052
Categories: New Britain CT

972A W MAIN ST 8.8 miles

972A W MAIN ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 6053
Categories: NEW BRITAIN CT

78 Pershing Drive 9.0 miles

78 Pershing Drive
Derby, CT 6416
Categories: Derby CT

240 EAST ST 9.1 miles

240 EAST ST
PLAINVILLE, CT 6062
Categories: PLAINVILLE CT

400 Saybrook Rd, 9.3 miles

400 Saybrook Rd,
Middletown, CT 6457
Categories: Middletown CT

440 NEW BRITAIN AVE 9.5 miles

440 NEW BRITAIN AVE
PLAINVILLE, CT 6062
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534 SAYBROOK RD Ste 700 9.6 miles

534 SAYBROOK RD Ste 700
MIDDLETOWN, CT 6457
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1111 CROMWELL AVE BLDG 4 STE 403 9.8 miles

1111 CROMWELL AVE BLDG 4 STE 403
ROCKY HILL, CT 6067
Categories: ROCKY HILL CT

506 FROST RD 10.1 miles

506 FROST RD
WATERBURY, CT 6705
Categories: WATERBURY CT

13 MELLEN ST 11.4 miles

13 MELLEN ST
BRISTOL, CT 6010
Categories: BRISTOL CT

2440 WHITNEY AVE 2ND FL 11.6 miles

2440 WHITNEY AVE 2ND FL
HAMDEN, CT 6518
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3000 Dixwell Ave, 11.7 miles

3000 Dixwell Ave,
Hamden, CT 6518
Categories: Hamden CT

935 Farmington Avenue, 12.1 miles

935 Farmington Avenue,
Bristol, CT 6010
Categories: Bristol CT

975 FARMINGTON AVE 12.1 miles

975 FARMINGTON AVE
BRISTOL, CT 6010
Categories: BRISTOL CT

375 E CEDAR ST 12.1 miles

375 E CEDAR ST
NEWINGTON, CT 6111
Categories: NEWINGTON CT

2257 SILAS DEANE HWY STE 3 12.4 miles

2257 SILAS DEANE HWY STE 3
ROCKY HILL, CT 6067
Categories: ROCKY HILL CT

2080 WHITNEY AVE 12.4 miles

2080 WHITNEY AVE
HAMDEN, CT 6518
Categories: HAMDEN CT

365 WILLARD AVE STE 28 12.4 miles

365 WILLARD AVE STE 28
NEWINGTON, CT 6111
Categories: NEWINGTON CT

1260 SILAS DEANE HWY 12.9 miles

1260 SILAS DEANE HWY
WETHERSFIELD, CT 6109
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1068 W MAIN ST 13.2 miles

1068 W MAIN ST
WATERBURY, CT 6708
Categories: WATERBURY CT

60 Westwood Avenue, 13.4 miles

60 Westwood Avenue,
Waterbury, CT 6708
Categories: Waterbury CT

465 Silas Deane Highway, 14.2 miles

465 Silas Deane Highway,
Wethersfield, CT 6109
Categories: Wethersfield CT

1100 DIXWELL AVE 15.0 miles

1100 DIXWELL AVE
HAMDEN, CT 6514
Categories: HAMDEN CT

1631 STATE ST 15.3 miles

1631 STATE ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

45 S Main St, 15.6 miles

45 S Main St,
Unionville, CT 6085
Categories: Unionville CT

780 CHESTNUT HILL RD 15.9 miles

780 CHESTNUT HILL RD
GLASTONBURY, CT 6033
Categories: GLASTONBURY CT

131 New London Turnpike, 16.0 miles

131 New London Turnpike,
Glastonbury, CT 6033
Categories: Glastonbury CT

400 WASHINGTON ST 16.0 miles

400 WASHINGTON ST
HARTFORD, CT 6106
Categories: HARTFORD CT

2928 MAIN ST 16.2 miles

2928 MAIN ST
GLASTONBURY, CT 6033
Categories: GLASTONBURY CT

370 JAMES ST STE 304 16.3 miles

370 JAMES ST STE 304
NEW HAVEN, CT 6513
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

28 MAIN ST 16.4 miles

28 MAIN ST
EAST HARTFORD, CT 6118
Categories: EAST HARTFORD CT

446 BLAKE ST 1ST FL 16.4 miles

446 BLAKE ST 1ST FL
NEW HAVEN, CT 6515
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419 WHALLEY AVE STE 306 16.8 miles

419 WHALLEY AVE STE 306
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

21 Woodland St, 16.8 miles

21 Woodland St,
Hartford, CT 6105
Categories: Hartford CT

1000 ASYLUM AVE STE 4302 17.1 miles

1000 ASYLUM AVE STE 4302
HARTFORD, CT 6105
Categories: HARTFORD CT

1213 CHAPEL ST 17.1 miles

1213 CHAPEL ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

175 SHERMAN AVE 17.2 miles

175 SHERMAN AVE
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

144 North Main Street, 17.3 miles

144 North Main Street,
Branford, CT 6405
Categories: Branford CT

2 Church St S Ste 115, 17.5 miles

2 Church St S Ste 115,
New Haven, CT 6519
Categories: New Haven CT

6 BUSINESS PARK DR 17.5 miles

6 BUSINESS PARK DR
BRANFORD, CT 6405
Categories: BRANFORD CT

84 N MAIN ST 17.7 miles

84 N MAIN ST
BRANFORD, CT 6405
Categories: BRANFORD CT

701 MAIN ST 17.8 miles

701 MAIN ST
EAST HARTFORD, CT 6108
Categories: EAST HARTFORD CT

863 N Main St Ext 17.9 miles

863 N Main St Ext
WALLINGFORD, CT 6492
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400 W MAIN ST 18.1 miles

400 W MAIN ST
BRANFORD, CT 6405
Categories: BRANFORD CT

339 W MAIN ST 19.3 miles

339 W MAIN ST
AVON, CT 6001
Categories: AVON CT

44 BRIDGE ST 19.5 miles

44 BRIDGE ST
ANSONIA, CT 6401
Categories: ANSONIA CT

11 Woodland Road, 20.4 miles

11 Woodland Road,
Madison, CT 6443
Categories: Madison CT

2800 TAMARACK DR STE 105 20.8 miles

2800 TAMARACK DR STE 105
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 6074
Categories: SOUTH WINDSOR CT

236 BOSTON POST RD 21.1 miles

236 BOSTON POST RD
ORANGE, CT 6477
Categories: ORANGE CT

100 DEERFIELD RD STE 2 21.1 miles

100 DEERFIELD RD STE 2
WINDSOR, CT 6095
Categories: WINDSOR CT

381 Hopmeadow Street, 21.6 miles

381 Hopmeadow Street,
Simsbury, CT 6089
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555 Main Street, 22.0 miles

555 Main Street,
Manchester, CT 6040
Categories: Manchester CT

900 MAIN ST S BLDG 2 22.8 miles

900 MAIN ST S BLDG 2
SOUTHBURY, CT 6488
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256 N MAIN ST 22.9 miles

256 N MAIN ST
MANCHESTER, CT 6042
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2800 TAMARACK RD STE 1 23.2 miles

2800 TAMARACK RD STE 1
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 6074
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515 Bridgeport Ave, 23.5 miles

515 Bridgeport Ave,
Shelton, CT 6484
Categories: Shelton CT

1080 DAY HILL RD STE 201 23.8 miles

1080 DAY HILL RD STE 201
WINDSOR, CT 6095
Categories: WINDSOR CT

1060 DAY HILL RD 23.8 miles

1060 DAY HILL RD
WINDSOR, CT 6095
Categories: WINDSOR CT

1933 E Main St, 24.1 miles

1933 E Main St,
Torrington, CT 6790
Categories: Torrington CT

1598 E MAIN ST 24.2 miles

1598 E MAIN ST
TORRINGTON, CT 6790
Categories: TORRINGTON CT

192 WESTBROOK RD 24.4 miles

192 WESTBROOK RD
ESSEX, CT 6426
Categories: ESSEX CT

163 BROADWAY ST 24.5 miles

163 BROADWAY ST
COLCHESTER, CT 6415
Categories: COLCHESTER CT

4 CORPORATE DR, STE 185 24.7 miles

4 CORPORATE DR, STE 185
SHELTON, CT 6484
Categories: SHELTON CT

100 COMMERCE DR 24.8 miles

100 COMMERCE DR
SHELTON, CT 6484
Categories: SHELTON CT

8 S COMMONS RD 24.9 miles

8 S COMMONS RD
WATERBURY, CT 6704
Categories: WATERBURY CT

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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Meriden, CT, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Meriden, CT 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 Meriden, CT 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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How to Arrange a Drug Test in Meriden, CT

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Step 1: Choose and buy your test online or reach out to our local scheduling office by calling (800)-221-4291. Our team is available to guide and organize your test appointment. Please note that payment is required at the time of registration as testing centers do not accept payments, but most tests can be arranged for the same day.

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Urine and Hair Drug Testing Options in Meriden, CT - Your Decision!

Accredited Drug Testing presents multiple testing options depending on client requirements. Urine testing, with a detection span of 1 to 5 days, remains the usual method for employers, schools, and legal entities. Conversely, hair drug and alcohol tests are gaining popularity due to their approximately 90-day detection capability.

Preferred Urine/Hair Drug Test?

A 5-panel urine or hair drug test examines identical substances; however, each varies in detection duration. A urine test reviews recent use within 1-5 days, whereas a hair test covers usage up to 90 days from sample collection.

Court-Mandated Drug Tests (Probation/Child Custody)

Our drug testing centers in Meriden, CT, provide drug and alcohol tests widely used for court-ordered purposes, comprising probation and various government-mandated tests. Observed testing is available, and test results can serve numerous judicial proceedings, including probation oversight, child custody, litigation, among others.

The court-mandated drug tests will include explicit instructions on the specific test types and drugs to be screened. If observation during sample collection is necessary to prevent tampering or substitution, these details will be outlined in the court directive.

DOT Testing Services in Meriden, CT

Our expertise also extends to testing services for all Department of Transportation (DOT) Modes, such as the Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation (FAA), Public Transit (FTA), Railroads (FRA), and Pipelines (PHMSA) following Part 40 of US DOT Compliance Regulations. Further DOT services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, supervisor development, and policy crafting. We deliver a complete DOT Compliance Program fitting for single owners and small trucking firms.

Additional DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physical Exams
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Creation
  • MVR Reports
  • Staff Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Employer/Drug-Free Workplace Testing in Meriden, CT

Companies desiring a drug-free environment can rely on Accredited Drug Testing's full-scale and budget-friendly drug-free workplace strategies for organizations of any size. Businesses adopting employee drug testing programs are known as Drug-Free Workplaces. Still, these practices must adhere to state-specific laws to qualify fully. Our Meriden, CT drug testing facilities are equipped to fulfill your requirements.

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  • Fewer Job-Related Accidents
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  • Lower Workers Compensation Costs
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On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Meriden, CT

If your business has ten or more employees requiring drug or alcohol testing, Accredited Drug Testing offers on-site tests at your workplace. This service is popular among construction sites, manufacturing plants, and job fairs. It is available for pre-employment and random testing. Speak with our on-site coordinator today by calling (800)221-4291 to set up your testing event in Meriden, CT.

Testing Locations in Meriden, CT

Accredited Drug Testing operates multiple locations in Meriden, CT, and adjacent areas. Many of our centers open early and have extended hours to fit around work schedules. Our certified and trained professionals ensure a knowledgeable, courteous, and confidential testing experience tailored to your needs.

Employer testing purposes include pre-employment, random choice, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion. Individual reasons might involve court orders, probation, child custody, or personal requirements.

Accredited Drug Testing extends its reach as a national company offering drug, alcohol, DNA testing, DOT Physicals, and Background Checks in Meriden, CT.

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With more than 20,000 centers across the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has facilities in every state, including most towns and cities.

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Drug testing groups, or panels, are designated by how many substances they screen. Common panels are 5, 10, or 12-panel tests, though customized options are available.

Understanding Drug Testing

A drug test involves the technical evaluation of biological samples, such as urine, hair, blood, or saliva, to identify the presence of specific drugs or their byproducts. Key uses include steroid detection in sports, illegal drug monitoring by employers and probation officers, and alcohol concentration assessment by police using breathalyzers. While urinalysis is the predominant method for workplace drug testing, other methods differ in accuracy, sensitivity, and detection span.

Impact of Passive Smoke Inhalation on Marijuana Test Results

"Passive" smoke inhalation from marijuana is not credible due to lab thresholds set well above levels resultant from passive exposure.

Other potential urine screen abnormalities could suggest false negatives or sample tampering. Examples include:

  • Low creatinine might indicate a tampered sample, achieved by excessive water intake by the subject or adding water to the sample.
  • Creatinine levels often pair with specific gravity tests to confirm sample dilution. Laboratories might color toilet water blue to deter adding it to samples.
  • Using enzymes to stabilize urine might alter pH levels, something routinely tested.

Drug Lifespan in the Body

Different factors impact a drug's detection window. Factors determining drug retention include:

  • Drug quantity consumed
  • Frequency of drug intake
  • Drug type
  • Metabolic rate and health status
  • Fluid intake post-consumption
  • Physical activity post-consumption
  • Genetic variables affecting drug response

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Local Area Info: Meriden, Connecticut

Meriden was originally a part of the neighboring town of Wallingford. It was granted a separate meetinghouse in 1727, became a town in 1806 with over 1000 residents, and incorporated as a city in 1867 with just under 9000 residents. It was once proposed as the Connecticut state capital. It was named for the village of Meriden, West Midlands, England, near Birmingham.

The grave of Winston Churchill's great-great-great maternal grandfather, Timothy Jerome, can be seen today at what is now called "Burying Ground 1720" (Google Maps: 41.522877, -72.787707) at the juncture of Dexter Avenue and Lydale Place. At the time the location was known as "Buckwheat Hill," and overlooked the salt-making estate for which Jerome had received a royal grant. Timothy Jerome's son, Samuel, is the great-great grandfather of Jennie Jerome, Winston Churchill's mother.

In the 1800s, Meriden became a manufacturing center of note, with several companies forming, or relocating to the city, including the Meriden Britannia Company (a predecessor of the International Silver Company with corporate HQ in Meriden), C.F. Monroe Company (1892–1916), Charles Parker Company, Parker Brothers (guns), Manning, Bowman & Co. (1849–1945), the Meriden Flint Glass Company (1876–92), Edward Miller & Co / Miller Company (1844–present), Wilcox and White, Handel Company (lamps), and the Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company (1852–1940). Meriden earned the nickname "Silver City", due to the large number of silver manufacturers. In addition to hollowware, Meriden was also a significant center of cutlery production (various silver companies, Meriden Cutlery and Miller Bros. Cutlery). The small city is also known for the historical production of glass and lamps, and having secured a large number of technology and design patents by companies based in Meriden. During this time, several mansions and houses of note were built, particularly on Broad Street.

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Median Age: 42.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $984.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Meriden: 127.1 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 10.8%

Elevation: 140 feet

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 36,874 - 61.3%
      Hispanic - 15,288 - 25.4%
      Black alone - 5,829 - 9.7%
      Two or more races - 1,130 - 1.9%
      Asian alone - 1,081 - 1.8%
      Other race alone - 70 - 0.1%
      American Indian alone - 36 - 0.06%

In 1876, the Meriden Britannia Company made significant efforts at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, and won the First Place medal for plated wares. According to the Sotheby's auction house, "The publicity of the award and the impression the firm made on the fair's 8 million visitors was continued by the catalogues and other intensive marketing; by the end of the 1870s Meriden Britannia Co. was considered the largest silverware company in the world." A key design attributed to launching the company and the town's international name was the Buffalo Hunt with a smaller edition in the White House collection, Washington, DC. For some time the original Buffalo Hunt sculpture went missing, and in a shocking report by Bailey Wright in 2018, it was learned that it was recently 'missing' actually in Meriden.

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