Merrillville, IN Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 34,871 (97% urban, 3% rural). >Population change since 2000: +14.1%

Median Age: 39.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Merrillville: 95.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (9.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 19.6% for Black residents, 20.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 32.0% for other race residents, 14.0% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Indiana and other state lists, there were 51 registered sex offenders living in Merrillville, Indiana as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Merrillville is 686 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is l

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (4.2%), German (4.0%), Irish (3.6%), Polish (2.8%), Greek (2.3%), English (1.2%).

Elevation: 650 feet

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $65,123 (it was $49,545 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $30,778 (it was $22,293 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $154,843 (it was $101,300 in 2000) Merrillville:$154,843IN:$141,100

Merrillville's asymmetric shape results in numerous boundaries with other municipalities. It is bordered by Gary and unincorporated Calumet Township, Lake County, to the north; Hobart to the northeast; Union Township, Porter County, to the east; Winfield and Crown Point to the south; Schererville to the west; and Griffith to the northwest.

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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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751 E 81ST PL 0.9 miles

751 E 81ST PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
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387 EAST 84TH DR 1.2 miles

387 EAST 84TH DR
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
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9001 Broadway, 1.9 miles

9001 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410
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1354 S LAKE PARK AVE 4.4 miles

1354 S LAKE PARK AVE
HOBART, IN 46342
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1573 N CLINE AVE 6.9 miles

1573 N CLINE AVE
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
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9150 E 109TH AVE, STE C-1
CROWN POINT, IN 46307
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SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
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1500 US HIGHWAY 41
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
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HIGHLAND, IN 46322
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LAKE STATION, IN 46405
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LAKE STATION, IN 46405
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GARY, IN 46406
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GARY, IN 46406
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PORTAGE, IN 46368
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GARY, IN 46406
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PORTAGE, IN 46368
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PORTAGE, IN 46368
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Portage, IN 46368
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DYER, IN 46311
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2450 169TH ST
HAMMOND, IN 46323
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12800 MISSISSIPPI PKWY STE A204
CROWN POINT, IN 46307
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3391 AIRPORT RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
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MUNSTER, IN 46321
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Munster, IN 46321
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7905 CALUMET AVE
MUNSTER, IN 46321
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HAMMOND, IN 46320
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HAMMOND, IN 46324
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6624 MONROE AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46324
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EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
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LANSING, IL 60438
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LANSING, IL 60438
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HAMMOND, IN 46320
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PORTAGE, IN 46368
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Lansing, IL 60438
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Hammond, IN 46320
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CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
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HAMMOND, IN 46320
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Valparaiso, IN 46383
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VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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HAMMOND, IN 46327
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VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473
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2590 MORTHLAND DR STE 1 15.8 miles

2590 MORTHLAND DR STE 1
VALPARAISO, IN 46385
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CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
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CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
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VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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880 EASTPORT CENTRE, 2ND FLOOR
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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Chicago, IL 60657
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CHESTERTON, IN 46304
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18665 DIXIE HWY 17.8 miles

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HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
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HARVEY, IL 60426
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FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
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19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 19.1 miles

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Flossmoor, IL 60422
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MARKHAM, IL 60428
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CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
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CHICAGO, IL 60628
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CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
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Blue Island, IL 60406
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Monee, IL 60449
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Chicago, IL 60619
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CHICAGO, IL 60643
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CHICAGO, IL 60643
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CHICAGO, IL 60649
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ALSIP, IL 60803
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CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
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WHEATFIELD, IN 46392
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TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
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17148 HARLEM AVE
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
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16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
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WHEATFIELD, IN 46392
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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Merrillville, IN, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Merrillville, 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 Merrillville, 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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How to schedule a drug test in Merrillville, IN

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Step 1: Select and purchase your test online or call our Local scheduling center at (800)-221-4291. One of our representatives is ready to assist you and schedule your test. Payment must be received at the time of registration as testing centers do not accept payments,Same day service is available for most types of tests.

Step 2: If you scheduled online, complete the Donor Information/Registration Section and enter where you want the confidential test results sent via email. The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest drug/alcohol testing center to you and where you will go to take your test.

Step 3: Your authorization form/donor pass will include the local testing center address and hours of operation. It will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take the form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment necessary!

Urine or hair drug testing methods in Merrillville, 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 Merrillville, 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 Merrillville, 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 Merrillville, 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 Merrillville, IN locations are ready to serve your needs.

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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Merrillville, 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 Merrillville, 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 Merrillville, IN.

Drug Testing Locations in Merrillville, IN

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Merrillville, 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 Merrillville, 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 Merrillville, IN specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

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With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.

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

Why choose Accredited Drug Testing in Merrillville, IN?

Our staff is prepared to assist you with any questions you may have in a friendly and confidential manner and providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in Merrillville, IN is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of employers and individuals who need any type of test.

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Local Area Info: Merrillville, Indiana

Merrillville /?m?r?lv?l/ is a town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana. The population was 35,246 at the 2010 census. Merrillville is in east-central Lake County, in the Chicago metropolitan area. On January 1, 2015, Merrillville became the most populated town in Indiana, as Fishers in Hamilton County was converted from a town to a city.

According to the 2010 census, Merrillville has a total area of 33.26 square miles (86.14 km2), of which 33.22 square miles (86.04 km2) (or 99.88%) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (or 0.12%) is water.

The Lincoln Highway runs through Merrillville. The original alignment of Lincoln Highway is known as 73rd Avenue (also called Old Lincoln Highway) in Merrillville, while the current Lincoln Highway (US 30) is known as 81st Avenue. State Road 53 (Broadway) and State Road 55 (Taft Street) traverse the town from north to south.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 34,871 (97% urban, 3% rural). >Population change since 2000: +14.1%

Median Age: 39.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Merrillville: 95.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (9.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 19.6% for Black residents, 20.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 32.0% for other race residents, 14.0% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Indiana and other state lists, there were 51 registered sex offenders living in Merrillville, Indiana as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Merrillville is 686 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is l

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (4.2%), German (4.0%), Irish (3.6%), Polish (2.8%), Greek (2.3%), English (1.2%).

Elevation: 650 feet

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $65,123 (it was $49,545 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $30,778 (it was $22,293 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $154,843 (it was $101,300 in 2000) Merrillville:$154,843IN:$141,100

Merrillville's asymmetric shape results in numerous boundaries with other municipalities. It is bordered by Gary and unincorporated Calumet Township, Lake County, to the north; Hobart to the northeast; Union Township, Porter County, to the east; Winfield and Crown Point to the south; Schererville to the west; and Griffith to the northwest.

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