Amherst, VA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2019: 2,180 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: -3.2%

Population (male): 1,084

Population (female): 1,096

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2019: $820.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Amherst: 84.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (7.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 9.5% for Black residents, 66.7% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 766 feet

Land Area: 4.99 square miles.

Zip Codes: 24521

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2019: $51,750 (it was $33,000 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2019: $27,371 (it was $18,457 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2019: $177,764 (it was $100,300 in 2000) Amherst:$177,764VA:$288,800

Races:
      White alone - 1,902 - 69.0%
      Black alone - 572 - 20.7%
      Hispanic - 255 - 9.2%
      Two or more races - 17 - 0.6%
      Asian alone - 3 - 0.1%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

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)

In Home Drug Testing

In-Home Drug Testing Amherst, VA

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Amherst, VA for employers that need On The Job Testing, In-Home Personal Use or for Family Testing Purposes. Our in-home/self-administered rapid drug testing options are a cost-effective alternative when needing to test an employee, individual, or family member when visiting a testing center is not convenient and you are in need of a reliable rapid baseline result. Call us today to order your instant testing devices or simply place your order below. All instant testing devices are FDA approved. The initial screen is used as an initial screening and it is recommended that all positive results should be confirmed by a certified laboratory. All Negative results are conclusive.

Instant Test Products

5panel Instant

5 Panel Rapid Result

Our 5 panel rapid results is the most common urine drug test utilized for baseline testing. This drug test screens for the most commonly abused "street" drugs and is the most common utilized by employers and individuals.

5 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, OPI 2000 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

10panel Instant

10 Panel Rapid Result

The 10-panel rapid results drug testing cup is a rapid test for the detection of the commonly abused "street" drug and prescription medication. The 10 panel is utilized by employers and individuals when they are in need of a more comprehensive result than the 5-panel drug test.

10 panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA)

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OPI 2000 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, TCA 1000ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

12panel Instant

12 Panel Rapid Result

The 12-panel rapid results drug test screens for the presence of 12 different metabolites to provide simple, fast and accurate results. This test is often used for comprehensive testing that must include additional drugs not screened for in the 10-panel rapid test.

12 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • MDMA
  • Oxycodone
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine-Suboxone

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BUP 5 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MDMA 500 ng/mL, MOP 300ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OXY 100 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

14 Panel

14 Panel Rapid Result

The 14-panel rapid results drug test is currently the most comprehensive instant drug test available. This rapid test will provide you with a broad range of drug metabolites to ensure the most comprehensive in-home drug test result.

14 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • MDMA
  • Oxycodone
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine-Suboxone
  • Tricyclic Anti-Depressants,
  • EDDP

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BUP 5 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, EDDP, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MDMA 500 ng/mL, MOP 300ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OXY 100 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, TCA 1000ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

Additional Screening Options

Weed Instant

Marijuana Only (THC) Instant
This single dip rapid result test screens for the presence of THC metabolites. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
50 ng/mL cutoff level

Weed Instant

Nicotine (Cotinine) Instant
This single use dip rapid result test screens for the presence of nicotine and cotinine metabolites in urine. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
Cotinine 200ng/ml cutoff level

Weed Instant

ETG Alcohol Instant
This single use dip rapid result test screens for the presence of alcohol metabolite (ETG) for up to 80 hours of consumption. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
500 ng/mL cut-off level

Don't see your single drug test? Accredited Drug Testing also offers the following single panel drug test screening options for:

  • Cocaine (COC)
  • Marijuana (THC)
  • Amphetamine (AMP)
  • Methamphetamine (mAMP)
  • Opiates (OPI)
  • Oxycodone (OXY)
  • Benzodiazepines (BZO)
  • Barbiturates (BAR)
  • Buprenorphine (BUP)
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • MDMA-Ecstasy
  • Methadone (MTD)
  • Tramadol (TRM)
  • Fentanyl (FEN)*
  • K2 Spice (Synthetic Marijuana)*

If you are in need of a laboratory-analyzed drug or alcohol test, please find listed below our Amherst, VA testing locations.

816 S MAIN ST 3.5 miles

816 S MAIN ST
AMHERST, VA 24521
Categories: AMHERST VA

4007 S AMHERST HWY 8.6 miles

4007 S AMHERST HWY
MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572
Categories: MADISON HEIGHTS VA

1900 TATE SPRINGS RD STE 9 12.4 miles

1900 TATE SPRINGS RD STE 9
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Categories: LYNCHBURG VA

1901 TATE SPRINGS RD 12.5 miles

1901 TATE SPRINGS RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Categories: LYNCHBURG VA

1905 ATHERHOLT RD 12.6 miles

1905 ATHERHOLT RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Categories: LYNCHBURG VA

4038 THOMAS NELSON HWY 12.8 miles

4038 THOMAS NELSON HWY
ARRINGTON, VA 22922
Categories: ARRINGTON VA

2818 LINKHORNE DR 13.1 miles

2818 LINKHORNE DR
LYNCHBURG, VA 24503
Categories: LYNCHBURG VA

2600 MEMORIAL AVE STE 202 13.6 miles

2600 MEMORIAL AVE STE 202
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Categories: LYNCHBURG VA

2832 CANDLERS MOUNTAIN RD 15.8 miles

2832 CANDLERS MOUNTAIN RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24502
Categories: LYNCHBURG VA

1007 SHEFFIELD DR 15.9 miles

1007 SHEFFIELD DR
LYNCHBURG, VA 24502
Categories: LYNCHBURG VA

Amherst (formerly Dearborn) is a town in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,231 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Amherst County.

Amherst is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Amherst was founded in 1807. Originally known as "The Oaks" and "Seven Oaks", it began as a mere stagecoach station on the Charlottesville-Lynchburg road. Once Nelson County was separated from Amherst County in 1807, the community became the seat of Amherst County. It was at this time that the village decided to rename itself in honor of French and Indian War hero Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst. Major-General Amherst had been the hero of the Battle of Ticonderoga and later served as the governor of the Colony of Virginia from 1763 to 1768. On April 15, 1910, Amherst was incorporated by the order of the Circuit Court. A charter was granted to the town by the General Assembly in 1950.

The official town seal was created by Ward Cruea, a commercial artist from Dayton, Ohio. His original proposal featured the "sleeping giant" (the Blue Ridge Mountain ridgeline west of Amherst), but this was rejected since it represented an area outside the town's limits. According to town legend, while a group was in the Clerk's office in the town hall engaged in conversation on the topics of the day, and looking eastward along E. Court Street, it was suggested that the Amherst courthouse be used as a model for the official seal. During that era, a large letter "A" was attached to a radio antenna tower beside the telephone company building that was adjacent to the courthouse. This internally illuminated "A" was used as a visual navigation beacon by aircraft pilots. Approximately six months later Cruea returned to the town and delivered a framed original of a proposed seal. His proposal incorporated the courthouse, the "A" and the town's date of incorporation. Cruea's proposal was adopted soon thereafter and became Amherst's official seal. The original seal is located on the wall of the town council chambers.

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Population (total): Population in 2019: 2,180 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: -3.2%

Population (male): 1,084

Population (female): 1,096

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2019: $820.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Amherst: 84.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (7.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 9.5% for Black residents, 66.7% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 766 feet

Land Area: 4.99 square miles.

Zip Codes: 24521

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2019: $51,750 (it was $33,000 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2019: $27,371 (it was $18,457 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2019: $177,764 (it was $100,300 in 2000) Amherst:$177,764VA:$288,800

Races:
      White alone - 1,902 - 69.0%
      Black alone - 572 - 20.7%
      Hispanic - 255 - 9.2%
      Two or more races - 17 - 0.6%
      Asian alone - 3 - 0.1%

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