Rochester, NY Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 208,046 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -5.3%

Population (male): 100,559

Median Age: 33.3 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $833.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Rochester: 102.7 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 32.3%

Poverty (breakdown): (18.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 42.0% for Black residents, 41.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 46.1% for American Indian residents, 16.4% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 46.5% for other race residents, 39.9% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (5.4%), Irish (3.4%), American (3.0%), German (2.9%), English (2.1%), Jamaican (1.7%).

Land Area: 35.8 square miles.

Population Density:

Development of Rochester followed the American Revolution, and forced cession of their territory by the Iroquois after the defeat of Great Britain. Allied with the British, four major Iroquois tribes were forced out of New York. As a reward for their loyalty to the British Crown, they were given a large land grant on the Grand River in Canada.

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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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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Rochester, NY, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Rochester, NY 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 Rochester, NY 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 Rochester, NY: A Comprehensive Guide

Convenient Scheduling: Online or by Phone

Step 1: Begin by selecting and purchasing your drug test online, or by contacting our local scheduling center at (800) 221-4291. A dedicated representative will assist with the scheduling process. Please note that payment is required at registration since testing centers do not process payments. In most cases, same-day testing services are available.

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Step 3: Your authorization form/donor pass will detail the local testing center's address and operation hours, sent to the email you provided. Carry a printed copy or have it available on your smartphone when visiting the testing center. No prior appointment is necessary!

Rochester Testing Options: Urine or Hair Analysis

Accredited Drug Testing offers a variety of testing methods tailored to clients' needs. Urine testing, with a detection period of 1 to 5 days, is prevalent among employers, educational institutions, and legal entities. Conversely, hair drug and alcohol tests, with a 90-day detection window, are gaining popularity due to their extended look-back period.

Frequently Chosen Urine and Hair Drug Tests

A 5-panel urine or hair drug test examines the same substances, though the detection periods differ. Urine samples offer a look-back period of up to 5 days, while hair tests provide data from up to 90 days from the collection date.

Court-Mandated Drug Tests (Probation/Child Custody)

Our drug testing centers in Rochester, NY, support a wide range of court-ordered requirements, including probation. Observed test collections can be arranged to prevent sample tampering, and results are valid for various legal proceedings like probation hearings, custody cases, litigation, and more.

Court orders provide explicit details on the required tests and substances to screen. If sample observation is needed, this will be specified in the order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Rochester, NY

We provide specialized testing services for all DOT modes, such as the FMCSA for trucking, USCG maritime industry, FAA for aviation, FTA for public transit, FRA for railroads, and PHMSA for pipelines, aligning with US Department of Transportation compliance regulations (Part 40). Additional DOT services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, supervisor training, policy manual development, and a complete compliance program for individual operators and small businesses.

Additional DOT Service Offerings:

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

Drug-Free Workplace Programs for Employers in Rochester, NY

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Benefits of a Drug-Free Workplace in Rochester, NY:

  • Improved Employee Productivity
  • Decreased Workplace Accidents
  • Lower Employee Absence Rates
  • Reduced Workers' Compensation Costs
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On-Site/Mobile Drug Testing Services in Rochester, NY

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Drug Testing Facilities in Rochester, NY

With numerous drug testing locations in Rochester and nearby areas, we offer flexible hours to accommodate working schedules. Our centers have certified professionals ready to deliver knowledgeable, confidential service for all your testing requirements.

Employer purposes for testing include pre-employment screening, random testing, post-incident analysis, and reasonable suspicion. Individual reasons might encompass court-ordered testing, probation, child custody cases, or personal matters.

Accredited Drug Testing is a national provider with Rochester locations focusing on drug, alcohol, and DNA testing as well as DOT exams and background checks.

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Choosing the Right Drug Testing Panel

Drug tests are organized into panels, indicating the number of substances screened. Common options are 5-panel, 10-panel, and 12-panel tests, though customized screenings are available upon request.

Understanding Drug Tests

A drug test involves analyzing a biological specimen such as urine, hair, blood, or saliva to detect specific drugs or metabolites. Drug testing applications include identifying sports doping, employer sanctions for illegal substances, and police blood-alcohol analysis, often via breathalyzer. Various methods with differing accuracy, sensitivity, and look-back periods exist. Drug tests can also perform quantitative chemical analysis for safe drug usage guidance.

Does Second-Hand Smoke Cause False Positives for Marijuana?

Second-hand marijuana smoke, or "passive" inhalation, is generally not sufficient to cause a positive test result due to the higher cutoff concentrations used in lab analysis.

Other anomalies may suggest false negatives or sample tampering, such as:

  • Low creatinine levels indicating dilution by consuming excess water or adding water to the sample.
  • Creatinine measurements with specific gravity to detect dilution. Many labs color toilet water to prevent sample tampering.
  • Poor pH balance might indicate enzymes added to stabilize the sample, although labs routinely test for pH changes.

Drug Detection Periods

The detection window for drugs varies due to several factors, including:

  • Drug dosage
  • Frequency of use
  • Type of drug
  • Individual metabolic rates and health
  • Fluid intake post-consumption
  • Exercise levels post-consumption
  • Genetic factors influencing drug processing

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Local Area Info: Rochester, New York

Rochester is a city on the southern shore of Lake Ontario in western New York. With a population of 208,046 residents, Rochester is the seat of Monroe County and the third most populous city in New York state, after New York City and Buffalo. The metropolitan area has a population of just over 1 million people. It is about 73 miles (117 km) east of Buffalo and 87 miles (140 km) west of Syracuse.

Rochester was one of America's first boomtowns, initially due to the fertile Genesee River Valley, which gave rise to numerous flour mills, and then as a manufacturing hub. Several of the region's universities (notably the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology) have renowned research programs. Rochester is the site of many important inventions and innovations in consumer products. The Rochester area has been the birthplace to Kodak, Western Union, French's, Bausch & Lomb, Gleason and Xerox, which conduct extensive research and manufacturing of industrial and consumer products. Until 2010, the Rochester metropolitan area was the second-largest regional economy in New York State, after the New York City metropolitan area. Rochester's GMP has since ranked just below Buffalo, New York, while exceeding it in per-capita income.

The 25th edition of the Places Rated Almanac rated Rochester as the "most livable city" in 2007, among 379 U.S. metropolitan areas. In 2010 Forbes rated Rochester as the third-best place to raise a family in the United States. In 2012 Kiplinger rated Rochester as the fifth-best city in the United States for families, citing low cost of living, top public schools, and a low jobless rate.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 208,046 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -5.3%

Population (male): 100,559

Median Age: 33.3 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $833.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Rochester: 102.7 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 32.3%

Poverty (breakdown): (18.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 42.0% for Black residents, 41.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 46.1% for American Indian residents, 16.4% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 46.5% for other race residents, 39.9% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (5.4%), Irish (3.4%), American (3.0%), German (2.9%), English (2.1%), Jamaican (1.7%).

Land Area: 35.8 square miles.

Population Density:

Development of Rochester followed the American Revolution, and forced cession of their territory by the Iroquois after the defeat of Great Britain. Allied with the British, four major Iroquois tribes were forced out of New York. As a reward for their loyalty to the British Crown, they were given a large land grant on the Grand River in Canada.

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