Mercedes, TX Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 7,978

Population (female): 8,626

Median Age: 32.0 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Mercedes: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2019: 33.6%

Poverty (breakdown): (10.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 35.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 43.1% for other race residents, 47.1% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 91 registered sex offenders living in Mercedes, Texas as of April 25, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Mercedes is 186 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (4.2%).

Elevation:

Land Area: 8.58 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2019: $36,225 (it was $23,064 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2019: $14,903 (it was $8,658 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2019: $76,135 (it was $37,500 in 2000) Mercedes:$76,135TX:$200,400

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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 Mercedes, TX

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Mercedes, TX 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 Mercedes, TX testing locations.

1221 East 10th St, Suite 101-A 3.7 miles

1221 East 10th St, Suite 101-A
Weslaco, TX 78596
Categories: Weslaco TX

1710 E 8TH ST 3.7 miles

1710 E 8TH ST
WESLACO, TX 78596
Categories: WESLACO TX

1102 S AIRPORT BLDG 2 3.8 miles

1102 S AIRPORT BLDG 2
WESLACO, TX 78596
Categories: WESLACO TX

624 N TIO AVE STE B 3.9 miles

624 N TIO AVE STE B
WESLACO, TX 78596
Categories: WESLACO TX

2602 W EXPRESSWAY 83 STE 2 4.7 miles

2602 W EXPRESSWAY 83 STE 2
WESLACO, TX 78596
Categories: WESLACO TX

1210 W EXPRESSWAY 83 ste B 4.7 miles

1210 W EXPRESSWAY 83 ste B
WESLACO, TX 78596
Categories: WESLACO TX

7701 Yvette Cir Ste 2 6.3 miles

7701 Yvette Cir Ste 2
Mercedes, TX 78570
Categories: Mercedes TX

427 E DURANTA AVE ste 103 11.9 miles

427 E DURANTA AVE ste 103
ALAMO, TX 78516
Categories: ALAMO TX

1214 DIXIELAND RD STE 8 12.1 miles

1214 DIXIELAND RD STE 8
HARLINGEN, TX 78552
Categories: HARLINGEN TX

1214 DIXIELAND RD Ste 8 12.1 miles

1214 DIXIELAND RD Ste 8
HARLINGEN, TX 78552
Categories: HARLINGEN TX

Mercedes is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 15,570 at the 2010 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.

Mercedes is located in southeastern Hidalgo County at 26°8?58?N 97°55?7?W? / ?26.14944°N 97.91861°W? / 26.14944; -97.91861 (26.149315, -97.918675). It is bordered to the west by Weslaco and to the east, in Cameron County, by La Feria.

The Interstate 2/U.S. Route 83 freeway passes through the northern side of Mercedes, leading west 21 miles (34 km) to McAllen and east 14 miles (23 km) to Harlingen. Mercedes is 9 miles (14 km) north of the Progreso–Nuevo Progreso International Bridge over the Rio Grande, connecting Texas with the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Mercedes has a total area of 11.5 square miles (29.8 km2), of which 11.4 square miles (29.6 km2) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.55%, are water.

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Population (male): 7,978

Population (female): 8,626

Median Age: 32.0 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Mercedes: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2019: 33.6%

Poverty (breakdown): (10.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 35.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 43.1% for other race residents, 47.1% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 91 registered sex offenders living in Mercedes, Texas as of April 25, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Mercedes is 186 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (4.2%).

Elevation:

Land Area: 8.58 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2019: $36,225 (it was $23,064 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2019: $14,903 (it was $8,658 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2019: $76,135 (it was $37,500 in 2000) Mercedes:$76,135TX:$200,400

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