Erie, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 97,369 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -6.1%

Population (female): 48,887

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $682.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Erie: 91.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 26.9%

Poverty (breakdown): (22.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 52.0% for Black residents, 55.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 31.1% for American Indian residents, 33.3% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 36.2% for other race residents, 46.6% for two or more races residents)

Land Area: 22.0 square miles.

Zip Codes: 16501, 16502, 16503, 16504, 16505, 16506, 16507, 16508, 16509, 16510, 16511, 16546

Races:
      White alone - 67,477 - 68.8%
      Black alone - 14,338 - 14.6%
      Hispanic - 8,673 - 8.8%
      Asian alone - 3,369 - 3.4%
      Two or more races - 2,923 - 3.0%
      Other race alone - 1,034 - 1.1%
      American Indian alone - 723 - 0.7%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 153 - 0.2%

The General Assembly of Pennsylvania commissioned the surveying of land near Presque Isle through an act passed on April 18, 1795. Andrew Ellicott, who completed Pierre Charles L'Enfant's survey of Washington, D.C. and helped resolve the boundary between Pennsylvania and New York, arrived to begin the survey and lay out the plan for the city in June 1795. Initial settlement of the area began that year. Lt. Colonel Seth Reed and his family moved to the Erie area from Geneva, New York; they were Yankees from Uxbridge, Massachusetts. They became the first European-American settlers of Erie, settling at what became known as "Presque Isle".

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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)

Erie, PA Locations

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Multiple Testing Centers In Erie, PA

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Erie, PA Testing Locations

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143 E 2ND ST 0.3 miles

143 E 2ND ST
ERIE, PA 16507
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1910 SASSAFRAS ST STE 200 0.9 miles

1910 SASSAFRAS ST STE 200
ERIE, PA 16502
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3315 LIBERTY ST 2.0 miles

3315 LIBERTY ST
ERIE, PA 16508
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3535 Pine Ave 2.1 miles

3535 Pine Ave
ERIE, PA 16504
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4402 DEXTER AVE 3.0 miles

4402 DEXTER AVE
ERIE, PA 16504
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2564 W 12TH ST 3.3 miles

2564 W 12TH ST
ERIE, PA 16505
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2028 W 38TH ST 3.3 miles

2028 W 38TH ST
ERIE, PA 16508
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5039 PEACH ST 3.4 miles

5039 PEACH ST
ERIE, PA 16509
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2861 W 26TH ST 3.9 miles

2861 W 26TH ST
ERIE, PA 16506
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3010 W LAKE RD 3.9 miles

3010 W LAKE RD
ERIE, PA 16505
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4108 ZUCK RD 4.1 miles

4108 ZUCK RD
ERIE, PA 16506
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7200 PEACH ST UNIT 16 5.1 miles

7200 PEACH ST UNIT 16
ERIE, PA 16509
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7686 W RIDGE RD 11.4 miles

7686 W RIDGE RD
FAIRVIEW, PA 16415
Categories: FAIRVIEW PA

2060 North Pearl Street Suite A 14.2 miles

2060 North Pearl Street Suite A
North East, PA 16428
Categories: North East PA

965 Shamrock Ln 18.0 miles

965 Shamrock Ln
CORRY, PA 16407
Categories: CORRY PA

210 E STATE ST 21.7 miles

210 E STATE ST
ALBION, PA 16401
Categories: ALBION PA

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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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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.
  • Follow-Up Testing: Monitoring employees who have returned to work after participating in rehabilitation programs for substance use.

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Local Area Info: Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie (/???ri/; EER-ee) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for the lake and the Native American Erie people who lived in the area until the mid-17th century, Erie is the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania, as well as the largest city in Northwestern Pennsylvania, with a population of 101,786 at the 2010 census. The estimated population in 2017 had decreased to 97,369. The Erie metropolitan area, equivalent to all of Erie County, consists of 276,207 residents. The Erie-Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area has a population of 369,331, as of the 2010 Census.

Erie is halfway between the cities of Buffalo, New York, and Cleveland, Ohio, and due north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Erie's manufacturing sector remains prominent in the local economy, though health care, higher education, technology, service industries and tourism are emerging as significant economic drivers. Over four million people visit Erie during summer months for recreation at Presque Isle State Park, as well as attractions such as Waldameer Park.

Erie is known as the "Flagship City" because of its status as the home port of Oliver Hazard Perry's flagship Niagara. The city has also been called the "Gem City" because of the sparkling lake. Erie won the All-America City Award in 1972, and in 2012 hosted the Perry 200, a commemoration, celebrating 200 years of peace between England, America and Canada following the War of 1812 and Battle of Lake Erie.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 97,369 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -6.1%

Population (female): 48,887

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $682.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Erie: 91.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 26.9%

Poverty (breakdown): (22.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 52.0% for Black residents, 55.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 31.1% for American Indian residents, 33.3% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 36.2% for other race residents, 46.6% for two or more races residents)

Land Area: 22.0 square miles.

Zip Codes: 16501, 16502, 16503, 16504, 16505, 16506, 16507, 16508, 16509, 16510, 16511, 16546

Races:
      White alone - 67,477 - 68.8%
      Black alone - 14,338 - 14.6%
      Hispanic - 8,673 - 8.8%
      Asian alone - 3,369 - 3.4%
      Two or more races - 2,923 - 3.0%
      Other race alone - 1,034 - 1.1%
      American Indian alone - 723 - 0.7%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 153 - 0.2%

The General Assembly of Pennsylvania commissioned the surveying of land near Presque Isle through an act passed on April 18, 1795. Andrew Ellicott, who completed Pierre Charles L'Enfant's survey of Washington, D.C. and helped resolve the boundary between Pennsylvania and New York, arrived to begin the survey and lay out the plan for the city in June 1795. Initial settlement of the area began that year. Lt. Colonel Seth Reed and his family moved to the Erie area from Geneva, New York; they were Yankees from Uxbridge, Massachusetts. They became the first European-American settlers of Erie, settling at what became known as "Presque Isle".