Raleigh, NC Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 225,341

Population (female): 239,417

Median Age: 33.4 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Raleigh: 94.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 1,946 registered sex offenders living in Raleigh, North Carolina as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Raleigh is 236 to 1.>

Elevation: 350 feet

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 27587, 27601, 27605, 27608, 27609, 27612, 27613, 27614, 27615, 27616

Races:
      White alone - 243,760 - 52.4%
      Black alone - 134,241 - 28.9%
      Hispanic - 51,086 - 11.0%
      Asian alone - 23,510 - 5.1%
      Two or more races - 9,582 - 2.1%
      Other race alone - 1,446 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 974 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 373 - 0.08%

Bath, the oldest town in North Carolina, was the first nominal capital of the colony from 1705 until 1722, when Edenton took over the role. The colony had no permanent institutions of government until the new capital New Bern was established in 1743.

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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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131 S WILMINGTON ST 0.3 miles

131 S WILMINGTON ST
RALEIGH, NC 27601
Categories: RALEIGH NC

2731B CAPITAL BLVD 1.2 miles

2731B CAPITAL BLVD
RALEIGH, NC 27604
Categories: RALEIGH NC

3012 FALSTAFF RD 2.8 miles

3012 FALSTAFF RD
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Categories: RALEIGH NC

112 DONMOOR CT 3.3 miles

112 DONMOOR CT
GARNER, NC 27529
Categories: GARNER NC

5942C SIX FORKS RD 3.5 miles

5942C SIX FORKS RD
RALEIGH, NC 27609
Categories: RALEIGH NC

3820 MERTON DR STE 201 4.0 miles

3820 MERTON DR STE 201
RALEIGH, NC 27609
Categories: RALEIGH NC

811 US HIGHWAY 70 W 4.0 miles

811 US HIGHWAY 70 W
GARNER, NC 27529
Categories: GARNER NC

4009 BARRETT DR STE 104 4.0 miles

4009 BARRETT DR STE 104
RALEIGH, NC 27609
Categories: RALEIGH NC

4020 WAKE FOREST RD STE 214 4.6 miles

4020 WAKE FOREST RD STE 214
RALEIGH, NC 27609
Categories: RALEIGH NC

4100 WAKE FOREST RD 4.7 miles

4100 WAKE FOREST RD
RALEIGH, NC 27609
Categories: RALEIGH NC

2406 BLUE RIDGE RD STE 190 4.7 miles

2406 BLUE RIDGE RD STE 190
RALEIGH, NC 27607
Categories: RALEIGH NC

3850 ED DRIVE, SUITE 125 4.9 miles

3850 ED DRIVE, SUITE 125
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Categories: RALEIGH NC

220 US 70 HWY W 5.3 miles

220 US 70 HWY W
GARNER, NC 27529
Categories: GARNER NC

1311 E MILLBROOK RD 5.6 miles

1311 E MILLBROOK RD
RALEIGH, NC 27609
Categories: RALEIGH NC

1419 AVERSBORO RD 5.6 miles

1419 AVERSBORO RD
GARNER, NC 27529
Categories: GARNER NC

5650 SIX FORKS RD STE 202 6.1 miles

5650 SIX FORKS RD STE 202
RALEIGH, NC 27609
Categories: RALEIGH NC

4909 GREEN RD 6.2 miles

4909 GREEN RD
RALEIGH, NC 27616
Categories: RALEIGH NC

6010 Glenwood Avenue 6.6 miles

6010 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27612
Categories: Raleigh NC

6500 CREEDMOOR RD 7.3 miles

6500 CREEDMOOR RD
RALEIGH, NC 27613
Categories: RALEIGH NC

103 Baines Court, 8.0 miles

103 Baines Court,
Cary, NC 27511
Categories: Cary NC

1110 KILDAIRE FARM RD 8.0 miles

1110 KILDAIRE FARM RD
CARY, NC 27511
Categories: CARY NC

3721 LYNN RD 8.1 miles

3721 LYNN RD
RALEIGH, NC 27613
Categories: RALEIGH NC

111 ADVENT CT STE 150 8.2 miles

111 ADVENT CT STE 150
CARY, NC 27518
Categories: CARY NC

212 ASHVILLE AVE STE 10 8.5 miles

212 ASHVILLE AVE STE 10
CARY, NC 27518
Categories: CARY NC

8300 HEALTH PARK, SUTIE 223 8.6 miles

8300 HEALTH PARK, SUTIE 223
RALEIGH, NC 27615
Categories: RALEIGH NC

502 MCKNIGHT DR 8.7 miles

502 MCKNIGHT DR
KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545
Categories: KNIGHTDALE NC

1911 FALLS VALLEY DR ste 100 8.8 miles

1911 FALLS VALLEY DR ste 100
RALEIGH, NC 27615
Categories: RALEIGH NC

1515 SW CARY PKWY STE 120 9.6 miles

1515 SW CARY PKWY STE 120
CARY, NC 27511
Categories: CARY NC

10880 DURANT ROAD, SUITE 215 9.7 miles

10880 DURANT ROAD, SUITE 215
RALEIGH, NC 27614
Categories: RALEIGH NC

101 MAYNARD CROSSING CT 9.7 miles

101 MAYNARD CROSSING CT
CARY, NC 27513
Categories: CARY NC

3420 TEN TEN RD STE 318 9.8 miles

3420 TEN TEN RD STE 318
CARY, NC 27518
Categories: CARY NC

8312 Creedmont Road 11.4 miles

8312 Creedmont Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
Categories: Raleigh NC

100 CORNERSTONE DR 11.9 miles

100 CORNERSTONE DR
CARY, NC 27519
Categories: CARY NC

5156 NC HIGHWAY 42 W 12.0 miles

5156 NC HIGHWAY 42 W
GARNER, NC 27529
Categories: GARNER NC

2138 NC HIGHWAY 42 W 12.5 miles

2138 NC HIGHWAY 42 W
CLAYTON, NC 27520
Categories: CLAYTON NC

11491 US HWY 70 BUS W 12.6 miles

11491 US HWY 70 BUS W
CLAYTON, NC 27520
Categories: CLAYTON NC

7841 ALEXANDER PROMENADE PL STE 120 12.6 miles

7841 ALEXANDER PROMENADE PL STE 120
RALEIGH, NC 27617
Categories: RALEIGH NC

900 SOUTH LOMBARD ST STE 100 13.1 miles

900 SOUTH LOMBARD ST STE 100
CLAYTON, NC 27520
Categories: CLAYTON NC

1021 W WILLIAMS ST STE 102 13.1 miles

1021 W WILLIAMS ST STE 102
APEX, NC 27502
Categories: APEX NC

104 BASS LAKE RD 13.2 miles

104 BASS LAKE RD
HOLLY SPRINGS, NC 27540
Categories: HOLLY SPRINGS NC

104 BASS LAKE ROAD, SUITE 100 13.2 miles

104 BASS LAKE ROAD, SUITE 100
HOLLY SPRINGS, NC 27540
Categories: HOLLY SPRINGS NC

1005 SLATER RD STE 101 13.5 miles

1005 SLATER RD STE 101
DURHAM, NC 27703
Categories: DURHAM NC

4104 SURLES CT STE 11 13.6 miles

4104 SURLES CT STE 11
DURHAM, NC 27703
Categories: DURHAM NC

2001 S MAIN ST 13.7 miles

2001 S MAIN ST
WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Categories: WAKE FOREST NC

2021 CREEKSIDE LANDING DR STE 110 13.9 miles

2021 CREEKSIDE LANDING DR STE 110
APEX, NC 27502
Categories: APEX NC

1418 N MAIN ST 14.4 miles

1418 N MAIN ST
FUQUAY VARINA, NC 27526
Categories: FUQUAY VARINA NC

ON-SITE ONLY 15.6 miles

ON-SITE ONLY
WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Categories: WAKE FOREST NC

2945 SOUTH MIAMI BLVD #132 15.6 miles

2945 SOUTH MIAMI BLVD #132
DURHAM, NC 27703
Categories: DURHAM NC

12255 CAPITAL BLVD 15.7 miles

12255 CAPITAL BLVD
WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Categories: WAKE FOREST NC

2115A S MAIN ST 15.9 miles

2115A S MAIN ST
WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Categories: WAKE FOREST NC

304 PONY RD 17.7 miles

304 PONY RD
ZEBULON, NC 27597
Categories: ZEBULON NC

7212 GB ALFORD HWY 17.9 miles

7212 GB ALFORD HWY
HOLLY SPRINGS, NC 27540
Categories: HOLLY SPRINGS NC

5607 NC HIGHWAY 55 STE 201 18.1 miles

5607 NC HIGHWAY 55 STE 201
DURHAM, NC 27713
Categories: DURHAM NC

120 N BROAD ST E UNIT A 19.0 miles

120 N BROAD ST E UNIT A
ANGIER, NC 27501
Categories: ANGIER NC

127 E MAIN ST STE 100 19.7 miles

127 E MAIN ST STE 100
YOUNGSVILLE, NC 27596
Categories: YOUNGSVILLE NC

7010 NC HIGHWAY 751 20.7 miles

7010 NC HIGHWAY 751
DURHAM, NC 27707
Categories: DURHAM NC

3901 N ROXBORO ST PO BOX 30428 21.5 miles

3901 N ROXBORO ST PO BOX 30428
DURHAM, NC 27704
Categories: DURHAM NC

2238 NELSON HWY STE 500 21.9 miles

2238 NELSON HWY STE 500
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Categories: CHAPEL HILL NC

3505 N ROXBORO ST 23.1 miles

3505 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Categories: DURHAM NC

2609 N DUKE ST STE 301 23.3 miles

2609 N DUKE ST STE 301
DURHAM, NC 27704
Categories: DURHAM NC

2609 N DUKE ST STE 900 23.3 miles

2609 N DUKE ST STE 900
DURHAM, NC 27704
Categories: DURHAM NC

118 OLD DURHAM RD STE B 23.6 miles

118 OLD DURHAM RD STE B
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Categories: CHAPEL HILL NC

101 MEDICAL PARK DR 23.7 miles

101 MEDICAL PARK DR
MEBANE, NC 27302
Categories: MEBANE NC

3414 N DUKE ST STE 400 24.1 miles

3414 N DUKE ST STE 400
DURHAM, NC 27704
Categories: DURHAM NC

3209 GUESS RD STE 201 24.4 miles

3209 GUESS RD STE 201
DURHAM, NC 27705
Categories: DURHAM NC

101 MANNING DR 24.5 miles

101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Categories: CHAPEL HILL NC

1407 E FRANKLIN ST 24.7 miles

1407 E FRANKLIN ST
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Categories: CHAPEL HILL NC

328 N BRIGHTLEAF BLVD 24.7 miles

328 N BRIGHTLEAF BLVD
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Categories: SMITHFIELD NC

509 N BRIGHTLEAF BLVD 24.8 miles

509 N BRIGHTLEAF BLVD
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Categories: SMITHFIELD NC

514 N BRIGHTLEAF BLVD STE 1620 24.8 miles

514 N BRIGHTLEAF BLVD STE 1620
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Categories: SMITHFIELD NC

861 BERKSHIRE RD 24.8 miles

861 BERKSHIRE RD
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Categories: SMITHFIELD NC

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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Raleigh, NC, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC 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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Scheduling a Drug Test in Raleigh, NC

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Step 1: Choose and purchase your test online, or contact our Local scheduling center at (800)-221-4291. Our team is available to help you choose and schedule your test. Please note that payment is required during registration since testing centers do not accept payments directly. Many tests offer same-day service.

Step 2: If registered online, complete the Donor Information/Registration section, specifying where the confidential test results should be emailed. The provided zip code will help us find the closest drug/alcohol testing facility for you to visit.

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Choose Between Urine or Hair Drug Testing in Raleigh, NC

Accredited Drug Testing provides diverse testing methods tailored to your needs. Urine testing is popular among employers, courts, and schools due to its 1 to 5-day detection window. Conversely, hair drug and alcohol testing offers a 90-day detection period, gaining traction as a preferred method.

What are the Typical Urine/Hair Drug Tests?

Both a 5-panel urine test and a 5-panel hair test identify the same drugs, but their detection windows vary significantly. Urine tests cover a period of 1-5 days, whereas hair tests offer insights for up to 90 days post-collection.

Court-Ordered Drug Testing in Raleigh, NC

Our Raleigh-based centers provide drug and alcohol tests for numerous court-mandated processes, including probation and various government-mandated tests. Observed tests are available, and results can be submitted for several legal proceedings such as probation hearings and child custody cases.

Court-ordered drug tests specify the required test type and drugs to be screened. If sample collection needs supervision to prevent tampering, the court order will detail this requirement.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing in Raleigh, NC

We specialize in testing services for all DOT Modes including those in Trucking (FMCSA), Maritime (USCG), Aviation (FAA), Public Transport (FTA), Railroads (FRA), and Pipelines (PHMSA), adhering to US Department of Transportation regulations, Part 40. Our additional services encompass consortium enrollment, MVR reports, supervisor training, policy manual development, and comprehensive DOT compliance for individual operators and small fleets.

Additional DOT Services:

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

Drug-Free Workplace Testing for Employers in Raleigh, NC

Accredited Drug Testing offers tailored and budget-friendly drug-free workplace programs for businesses of all sizes. Companies that implement such testing are termed Drug-Free Workplaces. Many times, these programs lack some components essential to fully qualify under state-specific laws. Our Raleigh, NC locations are prepared to meet your requirements.

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Benefits of a Drug-Free Workplace in Raleigh, NC

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

On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Raleigh, NC

If you have 10 or more employees needing testing, Accredited Drug Testing can conduct on-site drug testing at your business location. This service is popular at construction sites, manufacturing facilities, and job fairs, available for pre-employment and random testing. Contact us at (800)-221-4291 to arrange your on-site test event in Raleigh, NC.

Testing Locations for Drug Testing in Raleigh, NC

Accredited Drug Testing provides facilities in Raleigh, NC, with many centers offering early and late hours to fit individuals' schedules. Certified professionals at our sites are ready to serve your testing requirements respectfully and confidentially.

Reasons for employer-initiated tests include pre-employment, random tests, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion. Tests for individuals may be for court orders, probation, child custody, or other personal reasons.

Operating nationally, Accredited Drug Testing offers drug, alcohol, and DNA tests, DOT physicals, and background checks throughout Raleigh, NC.

Traveling or vacationing? No problem! We can arrange your test anytime, anywhere!

With more than 20,000 locations across the U.S., Accredited Drug Testing has centers in every state, covering most cities and towns.

Selecting the Appropriate Drug Testing Panel

Drug testing panels specify the number of drugs examined. Common panels include the 5, 10, and 12-panel options, though personalized screens are also offered.

Understanding Drug Tests

A drug test involves analyzing a biological specimen—such as urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, or saliva—to verify the presence or absence of specific drug metabolites. Use cases include detecting steroids in athletes, assessing prohibited substances for employers or parole officers, and measuring alcohol levels in the blood (BAC) by law enforcement. While BAC tests often utilize breathalyzers, urinalysis is common in workplaces and sports. The precision, sensitivity thresholds, and detection windows of each method differ.

Does Passive Smoke Inhalation Trigger False Positives for Marijuana?

Inadvertently inhaling marijuana smoke isn't typically enough to result in a false positive during lab analyses since cut-off levels are set higher than what passive exposure would generate.

Other irregularities in urine screening might suggest false negatives or intentional sample tampering. For instance:

  • Low creatinine levels can indicate tampering, either by excessive water consumption before testing or by diluting the sample with water.
  • Creatinine measurements, alongside specific gravity, assess sample dilution. To prevent dilution using toilet water, testing facilities might color the toilet water blue.
  • Altering urine samples with enzymes to affect stability can alter the pH, which is also tested.

Drug Metabolism Duration

The duration drugs remain detectable is influenced by several variables, including:

  • Dosage amount
  • Frequency of use
  • Drug type
  • Individual metabolic rate and health
  • Fluid consumption since the drug intake
  • Exercise post-drug consumption
  • Genetic factors influencing drug response

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Local Area Info: Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh (/?r??li/; RAH-lee) is the capital of the state of North Carolina and the seat of Wake County in the United States. Raleigh is the second-largest city in the state, after Charlotte. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees, which line the streets in the heart of the city. The city covers a land area of 142.8 square miles (370 km2). The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population as 479,332 as of July 1, 2018. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. The city of Raleigh is named after Sir Walter Raleigh, who established the lost Roanoke Colony in present-day Dare County.

Raleigh is home to North Carolina State University (NC State) and is part of Research Triangle Park (RTP), together with Durham (home of Duke University and North Carolina Central University) and Chapel Hill (home of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill). The "Triangle" nickname originated after the 1959 creation of the Research Triangle Park, located in Durham and Wake counties, among the three cities and their universities. The Research Triangle region encompasses the U.S. Census Bureau's Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area (CSA), which had an estimated population of 2,037,430 in 2013. The Raleigh metropolitan statistical area had an estimated population of 1,214,516 in 2013.

Most of Raleigh is located within Wake County, with a very small portion extending into Durham County. The towns of Cary, Morrisville, Garner, Clayton, Wake Forest, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Knightdale, Wendell, Zebulon, and Rolesville are some of Raleigh's primary nearby suburbs and satellite towns.

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Population (male): 225,341

Population (female): 239,417

Median Age: 33.4 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Raleigh: 94.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 1,946 registered sex offenders living in Raleigh, North Carolina as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Raleigh is 236 to 1.>

Elevation: 350 feet

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 27587, 27601, 27605, 27608, 27609, 27612, 27613, 27614, 27615, 27616

Races:
      White alone - 243,760 - 52.4%
      Black alone - 134,241 - 28.9%
      Hispanic - 51,086 - 11.0%
      Asian alone - 23,510 - 5.1%
      Two or more races - 9,582 - 2.1%
      Other race alone - 1,446 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 974 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 373 - 0.08%

Bath, the oldest town in North Carolina, was the first nominal capital of the colony from 1705 until 1722, when Edenton took over the role. The colony had no permanent institutions of government until the new capital New Bern was established in 1743.

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