Anchorage, AK Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 294,356 (95% urban, 5% rural). >Population change since 2000: +13.1%

Population (male): 149,386

Population (female): 144,970

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,291.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Anchorage: 103.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (7.7%), American (7.3%), Irish (4.3%), English (4.1%), European (2.8%), Norwegian (2.3%).

Land Area: 1697.2 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 99501, 99502, 99503, 99504, 99505, 99506, 99507, 99508, 99515, 99516, 99517, 99518, 99540, 99567, 99577, 99587

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $79,166 (it was $55,546 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $37,992 (it was $25,287 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $320,000 (it was $152,300 in 2000) Anchorage:$320,000AK:$273,100

Races:
      White alone - 169,583 - 57.6%
      Asian alone - 31,262 - 10.6%
      Hispanic - 26,948 - 9.2%
      Two or more races - 23,671 - 8.0%
      American Indian alone - 19,988 - 6.8%
      Black alone - 14,256 - 4.8%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 7,725 - 2.6%
      Other race alone - 923 - 0.3%

The city grew from its happenstance choice as the site, in 1914, under the direction of Frederick Mears, of a railroad-construction port for the Alaska Engineering Commission. The area near the mouth of Ship Creek, where the railroad headquarters was located, quickly became a tent city. A townsite was mapped out on higher ground to the south of the tent city, greatly noted in the years since for its order and rigidity compared with other Alaska town sites. In 1915, territorial governor John Franklin Alexander Strong encouraged residents to change the city's name to one that had "more significance and local associations". In the summer of that year, residents held a vote to change the city's name; a plurality of residents favored changing the city's name to "Alaska City." However, the territorial government ultimately declined to change the city's name. Anchorage was incorporated on November 23, 1920.

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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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800 CORDOVA ST 0.7 miles

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207 E Northern Lights Ste 110 1.6 miles

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300 W 36TH AVE STE A 2.1 miles

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2211 E Northern Lights Bouleva, Suite 210 2.5 miles

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5001 ARCTIC BLVD STE 100 2.9 miles

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2211 E NORTHERN LIGHTS BLVD STE 101 ATTN OCC MED 3.0 miles

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4100 LAKE OTIS PKWY STE 100 3.2 miles

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4100 LAKE OTIS PKWY STE 322 3.2 miles

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4015 LAKE OTIS PKWY #100 3.2 miles

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4120 Laurel Street, Suite 103 3.2 miles

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2716 E TUDOR RD 3.5 miles

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9500 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 900 6.0 miles

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12350 INDUSTRY WAY STE 160 7.6 miles

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ANCHORAGE, AK 99515
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17101 SNOWMOBILE LN STE 102 14.0 miles

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EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577
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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

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Importance of Local Drug Testing Centers

Drug testing centers are crucial for identifying drug use and ensuring compliance with various legal and safety regulations. They help employers maintain a safe and productive work environment, assist law enforcement and legal professionals, and support health care providers in treating and advising patients on substance use.

Services Offered by Local Drug Testing Centers

  • Pre-Employment Screening: Testing potential employees to ensure they meet the employer's policies regarding drug use.
  • Random Drug Testing: Conducting unscheduled drug tests to deter drug use among employees or members of an organization.
  • Reasonable Suspicion Testing: Testing individuals who exhibit behaviors that suggest drug use, based on observed conditions explicitly articulated by trained supervisors.
  • Post-Accident Testing: Assessing employees for drug use after an accident to determine if drugs were a contributing factor to the incident.
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  1. Accreditation: Ensure the center is accredited by relevant health and safety authorities, indicating compliance with industry standards.
  2. Confidentiality: The center should uphold strict confidentiality policies to protect the privacy of individuals undergoing testing.
  3. Technology and Accuracy: Check that the center employs up-to-date technology and methodology for accurate and reliable testing results.

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Local drug testing centers are essential for maintaining safe and compliant environments in various settings. By choosing a reputable and properly accredited center, organizations and individuals can rely on precise and efficient service to meet their drug testing needs.

Local Area Info: Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage (officially called the Municipality of Anchorage; Dena'ina: Dgheyaytnu) is a unified home rule municipality in the U.S. state of Alaska. With an estimated 298,192 residents in 2016, it is Alaska's most populous city and contains more than 40 percent of the state's total population; among the 50 states, only New York has a higher percentage of residents who live in its most populous city. All together, the Anchorage metropolitan area, which combines Anchorage with the neighboring Matanuska-Susitna Borough, had a population of 401,635 in 2016, which accounts for more than half of the state's population. At 1,706 square miles of land area, the city is the fourth largest city by land in the United States and larger than the smallest state, Rhode Island, at 1,212 square miles.

Anchorage is in the south-central portion of Alaska, at the terminus of the Cook Inlet, on a peninsula formed by the Knik Arm to the north and the Turnagain Arm to the south. The city limits span 1,961.1 square miles (5,079.2 km2) which encompass the urban core, a joint military base, several outlying communities and almost all of Chugach State Park.

Due to its location, almost equidistant from New York City, Frankfurt, and Tokyo, Anchorage lies within ?9 1?2 hours by air of nearly 90% of the industrialized world. For this reason, the Anchorage International Airport is a common refueling stop for many international cargo flights and home to a major FedEx hub, which the company calls a "critical part" of its global network of services.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 294,356 (95% urban, 5% rural). >Population change since 2000: +13.1%

Population (male): 149,386

Population (female): 144,970

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,291.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Anchorage: 103.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (7.7%), American (7.3%), Irish (4.3%), English (4.1%), European (2.8%), Norwegian (2.3%).

Land Area: 1697.2 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 99501, 99502, 99503, 99504, 99505, 99506, 99507, 99508, 99515, 99516, 99517, 99518, 99540, 99567, 99577, 99587

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $79,166 (it was $55,546 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $37,992 (it was $25,287 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $320,000 (it was $152,300 in 2000) Anchorage:$320,000AK:$273,100

Races:
      White alone - 169,583 - 57.6%
      Asian alone - 31,262 - 10.6%
      Hispanic - 26,948 - 9.2%
      Two or more races - 23,671 - 8.0%
      American Indian alone - 19,988 - 6.8%
      Black alone - 14,256 - 4.8%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 7,725 - 2.6%
      Other race alone - 923 - 0.3%

The city grew from its happenstance choice as the site, in 1914, under the direction of Frederick Mears, of a railroad-construction port for the Alaska Engineering Commission. The area near the mouth of Ship Creek, where the railroad headquarters was located, quickly became a tent city. A townsite was mapped out on higher ground to the south of the tent city, greatly noted in the years since for its order and rigidity compared with other Alaska town sites. In 1915, territorial governor John Franklin Alexander Strong encouraged residents to change the city's name to one that had "more significance and local associations". In the summer of that year, residents held a vote to change the city's name; a plurality of residents favored changing the city's name to "Alaska City." However, the territorial government ultimately declined to change the city's name. Anchorage was incorporated on November 23, 1920.