Providence, RI Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 180,393 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +3.9%

Median Age: 32.0 years

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 22.3%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Rhode Island and other state lists, there were 358 registered sex offenders living in Providence, Rhode Island as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Providence is 501 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (5.7%), Irish (3.6%), Portuguese (2.2%), Cape Verdean (2.1%), American (1.7%), Haitian (1.5%).

Elevation: 115 feet

Land Area: 18.5 square miles.

Population Density:

Providence was settled in June 1636 by Roger Williams and grew into one of the original Thirteen Colonies. Williams was compelled to leave Massachusetts Bay Colony due to his differing religious views, and he and others established Providence Plantations. This settlement merged with others to become the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, and it was a refuge for persecuted religious dissenters from the beginning.

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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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1 Randall Sq, 0.9 miles

1 Randall Sq,
Providence, RI 2904
Categories: Providence RI

132A GEORGE M COHAN BLVD 0.9 miles

132A GEORGE M COHAN BLVD
PROVIDENCE, RI 2903
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

756 EDDY ST SUITE 101 1.2 miles

756 EDDY ST SUITE 101
PROVIDENCE, RI 2903
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

21 PEACE ST 1.3 miles

21 PEACE ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 2907
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

290 BRANCH AVE 1.7 miles

290 BRANCH AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

100 HIGHLAND AVE, STE 302 1.9 miles

100 HIGHLAND AVE, STE 302
PROVIDENCE, RI 2906
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

1970 PAWTUCKET AVE 2.9 miles

1970 PAWTUCKET AVE
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 2914
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200 HIGH SERVICE AVE 3.3 miles

200 HIGH SERVICE AVE
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
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1800 MINERAL SPRING AVE STE 265 3.5 miles

1800 MINERAL SPRING AVE STE 265
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
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495 ATWOOD AVE 3.9 miles

495 ATWOOD AVE
CRANSTON, RI 2920
Categories: CRANSTON RI

1526 ATWOOD AVE STE 100 4.5 miles

1526 ATWOOD AVE STE 100
JOHNSTON, RI 2919
Categories: JOHNSTON RI

209 ARMISTICE BLVD 4.5 miles

209 ARMISTICE BLVD
PAWTUCKET, RI 2860
Categories: PAWTUCKET RI

51 JEFFERSON BLVD STE 5 5.1 miles

51 JEFFERSON BLVD STE 5
WARWICK, RI 2888
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110 JEFFERSON BLVD STE E2 5.2 miles

110 JEFFERSON BLVD STE E2
WARWICK, RI 2888
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95 SOCKANOSSET CROSS RD ste 103 5.3 miles

95 SOCKANOSSET CROSS RD ste 103
CRANSTON, RI 2920
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1131 WARWICK AVE 5.5 miles

1131 WARWICK AVE
WARWICK, RI 2888
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1589 FALL RIVER AVE 5.8 miles

1589 FALL RIVER AVE
SEEKONK, MA 2771
Categories: SEEKONK MA

1400 PONTIAC AVE 5.9 miles

1400 PONTIAC AVE
CRANSTON, RI 2920
Categories: CRANSTON RI

425 FRONT ST 6.6 miles

425 FRONT ST
LINCOLN, RI 2865
Categories: LINCOLN RI

1312 OAKLAWN AVE 7.1 miles

1312 OAKLAWN AVE
CRANSTON, RI 2920
Categories: CRANSTON RI

400 BALD HILL RD 7.7 miles

400 BALD HILL RD
WARWICK, RI 2886
Categories: WARWICK RI

6 BLACKSTONE VALLEY PL 8.0 miles

6 BLACKSTONE VALLEY PL
LINCOLN, RI 2865
Categories: LINCOLN RI

2 WAKE ROBIN RD UNIT 106 8.3 miles

2 WAKE ROBIN RD UNIT 106
LINCOLN, RI 2865
Categories: LINCOLN RI

455 TOLL GATE RD 8.9 miles

455 TOLL GATE RD
WARWICK, RI 2886
Categories: WARWICK RI

535 CENTERVILLE RD STE 102 9.4 miles

535 CENTERVILLE RD STE 102
WARWICK, RI 2886
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34 S MAIN ST PO BOX 600 9.6 miles

34 S MAIN ST PO BOX 600
ATTLEBORO, MA 2703
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20 DEANVILLE RD 10.8 miles

20 DEANVILLE RD
Attleboro, MA 2703
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211 PARK ST 10.9 miles

211 PARK ST
ATTLEBORO, MA 2703
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ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 11.0 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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55 N WASHINGTON ST 11.0 miles

55 N WASHINGTON ST
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

1010 G A R HWY 11.2 miles

1010 G A R HWY
SWANSEA, MA 2777
Categories: SWANSEA MA

426 MOUNT HOPE ST UNIT 501 11.2 miles

426 MOUNT HOPE ST UNIT 501
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

1000 DIVISION RD 11.9 miles

1000 DIVISION RD
EAST GREENWICH, RI 2818
Categories: EAST GREENWICH RI

116 EDDIE DOWLING HWY 12.1 miles

116 EDDIE DOWLING HWY
NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 2896
Categories: NORTH SMITHFIELD RI

71 SANDY BOTTOM RD STE A 12.1 miles

71 SANDY BOTTOM RD STE A
COVENTRY, RI 2816
Categories: COVENTRY RI

32 LAURELWOOD DR 12.3 miles

32 LAURELWOOD DR
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

895 MOUNT HOPE ST 12.3 miles

895 MOUNT HOPE ST
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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5750 POST RD 13.1 miles

5750 POST RD
EAST GREENWICH, RI 2818
Categories: EAST GREENWICH RI

160 BUNGAY RD 13.3 miles

160 BUNGAY RD
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

25 JOHN A CUMMINGS WAY 13.5 miles

25 JOHN A CUMMINGS WAY
WOONSOCKET, RI 2895
Categories: WOONSOCKET RI

65 MUNROE DR 13.8 miles

65 MUNROE DR
N ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: N ATTLEBORO MA

101 President Ave, 1st Floor, 15.3 miles

101 President Ave, 1st Floor,
Fall River, MA 2720
Categories: Fall River MA

774 SOUTH ST 15.6 miles

774 SOUTH ST
WRENTHAM, MA 2093
Categories: WRENTHAM MA

7260 POST RD 15.6 miles

7260 POST RD
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI 2852
Categories: NORTH KINGSTOWN RI

3461 S COUNTY TRL 15.7 miles

3461 S COUNTY TRL
EAST GREENWICH, RI 2818
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534 PROSPECT ST 15.9 miles

534 PROSPECT ST
FALL RIVER, MA 2720
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429 PLYMOUTH AVE 16.1 miles

429 PLYMOUTH AVE
FALL RIVER, MA 2721
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427 PLYMOUTH AVE 16.1 miles

427 PLYMOUTH AVE
FALL RIVER, MA 2721
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528 NEWTON ST 16.4 miles

528 NEWTON ST
FALL RIVER, MA 2721
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620 MYLES STANDISH BLVD 16.4 miles

620 MYLES STANDISH BLVD
TAUNTON, MA 2780
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1051 TEN ROD RD 17.3 miles

1051 TEN ROD RD
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI 2852
Categories: NORTH KINGSTOWN RI

10 Commercial St, 18.1 miles

10 Commercial St,
Foxboro, MA 2035
Categories: Foxboro MA

14 ROCKHILL ST 18.5 miles

14 ROCKHILL ST
FOXBORO, MA 2035
Categories: FOXBORO MA

682 DEPOT ST 20.6 miles

682 DEPOT ST
NORTH EASTON, MA 2356
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160 S MAIN ST 21.5 miles

160 S MAIN ST
MILFORD, MA 1757
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67 VALLEY RD 22.0 miles

67 VALLEY RD
MIDDLETOWN, RI 2842
Categories: MIDDLETOWN RI

115 WATER ST 2ND FL 22.5 miles

115 WATER ST 2ND FL
MILFORD, MA 1757
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850 AQUIDNECK AVE UNIT A9 22.7 miles

850 AQUIDNECK AVE UNIT A9
MIDDLETOWN, RI 2842
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81B MAIN ST 23.0 miles

81B MAIN ST
MEDWAY, MA 2053
Categories: MEDWAY MA

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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Providence, RI, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Providence, RI 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 Providence, RI 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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Arranging a Drug Test in Providence, RI

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Step 1: Select and purchase your test online, or contact our local scheduling team at (800)-221-4291. Our representatives are available to assist you and arrange your test. Please note, payment is required at registration since testing centers do not process payments. Many test types can be scheduled for the same day.

Step 2: Upon scheduling online, complete the Donor Information/Registration section and specify the email for confidential results delivery. The provided zip code helps identify the nearest drug/alcohol testing center for your test.

Step 3: Your authorization form or donor pass, which includes the local testing center's address and operating hours, will be emailed to you. Show this form or have it saved on your smartphone when you visit the testing center. Appointments are not required.

Choose Between Urine or Hair Drug Testing Methods in Providence, RI

Accredited Drug Testing offers various testing methods based on client needs. Urine testing, with a 1-5 day detection period, is commonly used by employers, courts, and educational institutions. Hair testing is gaining popularity due to its approximately 90-day detection window for drugs and alcohol.

The Most Utilized Drug Tests: Urine and Hair

While both 5-panel urine and hair drug tests screen for the same substances, the detection window differs significantly. Urine tests can detect drug use within 1 to 5 days, unlike hair tests, which can detect up to 90 days after sample collection.

Court-Mandated Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our Providence, RI centers offer drug and alcohol tests for several court-mandated proceedings, such as probation and other required government tests. Results are applicable for probation hearings, child custody disputes, litigation, and various other mandated tests. Court orders detail specific test types and required obserVations to prevent tampering.

Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Providence, RI

Our services cater to all DOT Modes, including Trucking (FMCSA), Maritime (USCG), Aviation (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad (FRA), and Pipeline (PHMSA), complying with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation regulations. Additional DOT services feature consortium enrollment, MVR reports, supervisor training, and policy manual development. We also offer a comprehensive DOT compliance program tailored for individual operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services include:

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

Facilitating a Drug-Free Workplace in Providence, RI

Accredited Drug Testing offers comprehensive and cost-effective programs for drug-free workplaces to businesses of all sizes. The effectiveness of these programs depends on meeting state-specific laws to qualify as a true Drug-Free Workplace. Our Providence, RI locations are fully prepared to meet your testing needs.

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Advantages of Implementing a Drug-Free Workplace in Providence, RI:

  • Improved Employee Performance
  • Fewer Job-Related Accidents
  • Decreased Employee Absenteeism
  • Reduced Workers' Compensation Rates
  • Enhanced Employee Morale
  • Increased Customer Satisfaction

On-site/Mobile Drug Testing Available in Providence, RI

For organizations with at least 10 employees requiring drug or alcohol testing, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site services at your location. Often utilized by construction sites, manufacturing plants, and job fairs, on-site testing is available for both pre-employment and random testing. Contact us at (800)-221-4291 to speak with our on-site coordinator and schedule your testing event in Providence, RI.

Available Drug Testing Locations in Providence, RI

Accredited Drug Testing has numerous locations in Providence, RI, and nearby areas, with many centers offering early and late hours to fit work schedules. Our certified specialists provide testing services in a knowledgeable, friendly, and confidential manner.

Employer-testing purposes span pre-employment, random sampling, post-incident, and suspicions of substance use. Personal testing includes court orders, probation, child custody cases, and others.

Accredited Drug Testing operates nationwide, offering Drug, Alcohol, and DNA testing, as well as DOT Physicals and Background Checks, with testing centers across all states and major cities and towns.

Whether on the road or vacationing, we can schedule your test anywhere and anytime!

Choosing the Appropriate Drug Testing Panel

Drug test screening combinations are commonly referred to as panels. The standard options include 5-panel, 10-panel, and 12-panel tests, though customized screenings are available.

Understanding Drug Tests

A drug test analyzes a biological sample—urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or saliva—to detect the presence of drugs or their metabolites. Applications include detecting performance-enhancing substances in athletes, employers screening for illicit substances, and police measuring blood alcohol content (BAC) with breathalyzers or urinalysis. Many other testing methods vary in accuracy, detection sensitivity, and duration. Drug tests may also analyze illicit drugs for responsible use.

Does Passive Smoke Inhalation Impact Marijuana Test Results?

Passive smoke inhalation from being near marijuana smokers is unlikely to cause a false positive, as lab cut-off levels are set beyond what might result from passive exposure. Abnormalities might suggest false negatives or deliberate sample adulteration, for instance:

  • Low creatinine can signal tampering, such as excessive water intake before testing or adding water to the sample.
  • Creatinine levels and specific gravity are often analyzed to detect dilution. Some labs dye the toilet water blue to prevent sample dilution.
  • Attempting to alter sample stability with enzymes can change the pH, which is also tested.

Drug Detection Duration in the System

The detection period for drug tests, or the "look-back" period, is influenced by several factors, including:

  • The amount taken
  • Frequency of usage
  • Type of drug
  • An individual's metabolic rate and general health
  • Fluids consumed after drug intake
  • Exercise conducted after ingestion
  • Genetic differences affecting drug metabolism

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Local Area Info: Providence, Rhode Island

Providence is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams, a Reformed Baptist theologian and religious exile from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He named the area in honor of "God's merciful Providence" which he believed was responsible for revealing such a haven for him and his followers. The city is situated at the mouth of the Providence River at the head of Narragansett Bay.

Providence was one of the first cities in the country to industrialize and became noted for its textile manufacturing and subsequent machine tool, jewelry, and silverware industries. Today, the city of Providence is home to eight hospitals and seven institutions of higher learning which have shifted the city's economy into service industries, though it still retains some manufacturing activity.

Providence was settled in June 1636 by Roger Williams and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies. Williams and his company were compelled to leave Massachusetts Bay Colony, and Providence quickly became a refuge for persecuted religious dissenters, as Williams himself had been exiled from Massachusetts.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 180,393 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +3.9%

Median Age: 32.0 years

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 22.3%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Rhode Island and other state lists, there were 358 registered sex offenders living in Providence, Rhode Island as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Providence is 501 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (5.7%), Irish (3.6%), Portuguese (2.2%), Cape Verdean (2.1%), American (1.7%), Haitian (1.5%).

Elevation: 115 feet

Land Area: 18.5 square miles.

Population Density:

Providence was settled in June 1636 by Roger Williams and grew into one of the original Thirteen Colonies. Williams was compelled to leave Massachusetts Bay Colony due to his differing religious views, and he and others established Providence Plantations. This settlement merged with others to become the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, and it was a refuge for persecuted religious dissenters from the beginning.

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