Meriden, CT Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 28,317

Population (female): 31,610

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Meriden: 127.1 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 10.8%

Poverty (breakdown): (6.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.2% for Black residents, 20.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 32.1% for American Indian residents, 21.1% for other race residents, 18.2% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (13.0%), Polish (7.2%), Irish (6.0%), French (4.8%), German (4.6%), American (4.4%).

Elevation: 140 feet

Land Area: 23.7 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 06450, 06451

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $59,110 (it was $43,237 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $33,660 (it was $20,597 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $172,392 (it was $114,700 in 2000) Meriden:$172,392CT:$273,100

Races:
      White alone - 36,874 - 61.3%
      Hispanic - 15,288 - 25.4%
      Black alone - 5,829 - 9.7%
      Two or more races - 1,130 - 1.9%
      Asian alone - 1,081 - 1.8%
      Other race alone - 70 - 0.1%
      American Indian alone - 36 - 0.06%

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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)

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Local Mobile Drug Testing and Mobile Alcohol Testing services in Meriden, CT and the surrounding areas is provided at your business or other specified locations such as a Construction Site, Warehouse, Port, Office Building, Accident Scene or Hospital. Mobile Drug Testing in Meriden, CT is available for DOT and NON-DOT Testing. Both laboratory analysis and instant result testing is offered.

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How To Schedule A Mobile Drug Testing Service in Meriden, CT

To schedule any type of Mobile Drug or Alcohol Test in Meriden, CT, call our local scheduling department at (800) 221-4291. Information we will need includes, number of employees to be tested, type of test, preferred date and time and if the employees are DOT or NON-DOT regulated.

Mobile Drug Testing in Meriden, CT

Our laboratories are SAMHSA certified and all test results are verified by our in-house licensed physicians who serve as Medical Review Officers (MRO).

Mobile drug testing is utilized in most cases by companies needing multiple employee drug tests performed on-site which will eliminate the need for employees to leave the worksite and go to a testing center; this prevents "down time".

Mobile drug testing is also available when an employer wishes to conduct a "sweep" due to reasonable suspicion of drug use in the workplace.

Mobile drug testing services are also utilized for post-accident situations for DOT and NON-DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Mobile Drug Testing for Meriden, CT Employers

Mobile drug testing is used by many businesses including:

  • Construction Sites
  • Motor Pool Facilities
  • Car Dealerships
  • Trucking/Transportation Companies
  • Schools
  • Sports Venues
  • Hospitals
  • Oil & Gas Drilling Sites

Mobile DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Meriden, CT

We also specialize in providing Mobile/On-site Drug Testing Services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include Consortium Enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and Policy Manual Development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

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

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Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids, including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.

  • Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
  • Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
  • An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
  • About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
  • Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
  • The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
  • Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.

In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)

Drug Testing Locations in Meriden, CT

In addition to providing Mobile/On-Site Drug Testing, Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Meriden, CT and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Meriden, CT have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Meriden, CT specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing, DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

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With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.

Certified Mobile Drug Testing Meriden, CT

All Accredited Drug Testing specialists are certified and qualified for urine, hair and saliva drug collections and breath alcohol screenings for DOT and NON-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Which Drug Testing Panel Is Right For You?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screening can be analyzed for drugs such as opiates, bath salts, synthetic cannabinoids and a wide range of prescription drugs.

What Is A Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law (such as cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin) and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

More Information About Mobile Drug Testing in Meriden, CT

Mobile Drug Testing can also provide instant drug tests, where the result is available on-site. However, if an instant test has a non-negative result the specimen will be sent to a certified laboratory for confirmation testing.

Mobile drug testing is convenient and a cost-effective method when a company has multiple employees needing a drug or alcohol test.

When providing mobile drug testing for DOT employees, Accredited Drug Testing can provide all required documentation including the Federal Chain of Custody Forms.

816 Broad Street, Ste 22, 1.0 miles

816 Broad Street, Ste 22,
Meriden, CT 6450
Categories: Meriden CT

1064 E MAIN ST STE 301 2.2 miles

1064 E MAIN ST STE 301
MERIDEN, CT 6450
Categories: MERIDEN CT

900 NORTHRUP RD 4.0 miles

900 NORTHRUP RD
WALLINGFORD, CT 6492
Categories: WALLINGFORD CT

60 CHURCH ST 5.6 miles

60 CHURCH ST
YALESVILLE, CT 6492
Categories: YALESVILLE CT

28 S MAIN ST 5.6 miles

28 S MAIN ST
CHESHIRE, CT 6410
Categories: CHESHIRE CT

15 South Elm Street, 5.9 miles

15 South Elm Street,
Wallingford, CT 6492
Categories: Wallingford CT

76 WOODSEDGE CT 6.2 miles

76 WOODSEDGE CT
KENSINGTON, CT 6037
Categories: KENSINGTON CT

28 CRESCENT ST 8.3 miles

28 CRESCENT ST
MIDDLETOWN, CT 6457
Categories: MIDDLETOWN CT

40 Hart Street, Building C, 8.5 miles

40 Hart Street, Building C,
New Britain, CT 6052
Categories: New Britain CT

972A W MAIN ST 8.8 miles

972A W MAIN ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 6053
Categories: NEW BRITAIN CT

78 Pershing Drive 9.0 miles

78 Pershing Drive
Derby, CT 6416
Categories: Derby CT

240 EAST ST 9.1 miles

240 EAST ST
PLAINVILLE, CT 6062
Categories: PLAINVILLE CT

400 Saybrook Rd, 9.3 miles

400 Saybrook Rd,
Middletown, CT 6457
Categories: Middletown CT

440 NEW BRITAIN AVE 9.5 miles

440 NEW BRITAIN AVE
PLAINVILLE, CT 6062
Categories: PLAINVILLE CT

534 SAYBROOK RD Ste 700 9.6 miles

534 SAYBROOK RD Ste 700
MIDDLETOWN, CT 6457
Categories: MIDDLETOWN CT

1111 CROMWELL AVE BLDG 4 STE 403 9.8 miles

1111 CROMWELL AVE BLDG 4 STE 403
ROCKY HILL, CT 6067
Categories: ROCKY HILL CT

506 FROST RD 10.1 miles

506 FROST RD
WATERBURY, CT 6705
Categories: WATERBURY CT

13 MELLEN ST 11.4 miles

13 MELLEN ST
BRISTOL, CT 6010
Categories: BRISTOL CT

2440 WHITNEY AVE 2ND FL 11.6 miles

2440 WHITNEY AVE 2ND FL
HAMDEN, CT 6518
Categories: HAMDEN CT

3000 Dixwell Ave, 11.7 miles

3000 Dixwell Ave,
Hamden, CT 6518
Categories: Hamden CT

935 Farmington Avenue, 12.1 miles

935 Farmington Avenue,
Bristol, CT 6010
Categories: Bristol CT

975 FARMINGTON AVE 12.1 miles

975 FARMINGTON AVE
BRISTOL, CT 6010
Categories: BRISTOL CT

375 E CEDAR ST 12.1 miles

375 E CEDAR ST
NEWINGTON, CT 6111
Categories: NEWINGTON CT

2257 SILAS DEANE HWY STE 3 12.4 miles

2257 SILAS DEANE HWY STE 3
ROCKY HILL, CT 6067
Categories: ROCKY HILL CT

2080 WHITNEY AVE 12.4 miles

2080 WHITNEY AVE
HAMDEN, CT 6518
Categories: HAMDEN CT

365 WILLARD AVE STE 28 12.4 miles

365 WILLARD AVE STE 28
NEWINGTON, CT 6111
Categories: NEWINGTON CT

1260 SILAS DEANE HWY 12.9 miles

1260 SILAS DEANE HWY
WETHERSFIELD, CT 6109
Categories: WETHERSFIELD CT

1068 W MAIN ST 13.2 miles

1068 W MAIN ST
WATERBURY, CT 6708
Categories: WATERBURY CT

60 Westwood Avenue, 13.4 miles

60 Westwood Avenue,
Waterbury, CT 6708
Categories: Waterbury CT

465 Silas Deane Highway, 14.2 miles

465 Silas Deane Highway,
Wethersfield, CT 6109
Categories: Wethersfield CT

1100 DIXWELL AVE 15.0 miles

1100 DIXWELL AVE
HAMDEN, CT 6514
Categories: HAMDEN CT

1631 STATE ST 15.3 miles

1631 STATE ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

45 S Main St, 15.6 miles

45 S Main St,
Unionville, CT 6085
Categories: Unionville CT

780 CHESTNUT HILL RD 15.9 miles

780 CHESTNUT HILL RD
GLASTONBURY, CT 6033
Categories: GLASTONBURY CT

131 New London Turnpike, 16.0 miles

131 New London Turnpike,
Glastonbury, CT 6033
Categories: Glastonbury CT

400 WASHINGTON ST 16.0 miles

400 WASHINGTON ST
HARTFORD, CT 6106
Categories: HARTFORD CT

2928 MAIN ST 16.2 miles

2928 MAIN ST
GLASTONBURY, CT 6033
Categories: GLASTONBURY CT

370 JAMES ST STE 304 16.3 miles

370 JAMES ST STE 304
NEW HAVEN, CT 6513
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

28 MAIN ST 16.4 miles

28 MAIN ST
EAST HARTFORD, CT 6118
Categories: EAST HARTFORD CT

446 BLAKE ST 1ST FL 16.4 miles

446 BLAKE ST 1ST FL
NEW HAVEN, CT 6515
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

419 WHALLEY AVE STE 306 16.8 miles

419 WHALLEY AVE STE 306
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

21 Woodland St, 16.8 miles

21 Woodland St,
Hartford, CT 6105
Categories: Hartford CT

1000 ASYLUM AVE STE 4302 17.1 miles

1000 ASYLUM AVE STE 4302
HARTFORD, CT 6105
Categories: HARTFORD CT

1213 CHAPEL ST 17.1 miles

1213 CHAPEL ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

175 SHERMAN AVE 17.2 miles

175 SHERMAN AVE
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

144 North Main Street, 17.3 miles

144 North Main Street,
Branford, CT 6405
Categories: Branford CT

2 Church St S Ste 115, 17.5 miles

2 Church St S Ste 115,
New Haven, CT 6519
Categories: New Haven CT

6 BUSINESS PARK DR 17.5 miles

6 BUSINESS PARK DR
BRANFORD, CT 6405
Categories: BRANFORD CT

84 N MAIN ST 17.7 miles

84 N MAIN ST
BRANFORD, CT 6405
Categories: BRANFORD CT

701 MAIN ST 17.8 miles

701 MAIN ST
EAST HARTFORD, CT 6108
Categories: EAST HARTFORD CT

863 N Main St Ext 17.9 miles

863 N Main St Ext
WALLINGFORD, CT 6492
Categories: WALLINGFORD CT

400 W MAIN ST 18.1 miles

400 W MAIN ST
BRANFORD, CT 6405
Categories: BRANFORD CT

339 W MAIN ST 19.3 miles

339 W MAIN ST
AVON, CT 6001
Categories: AVON CT

44 BRIDGE ST 19.5 miles

44 BRIDGE ST
ANSONIA, CT 6401
Categories: ANSONIA CT

11 Woodland Road, 20.4 miles

11 Woodland Road,
Madison, CT 6443
Categories: Madison CT

2800 TAMARACK DR STE 105 20.8 miles

2800 TAMARACK DR STE 105
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 6074
Categories: SOUTH WINDSOR CT

236 BOSTON POST RD 21.1 miles

236 BOSTON POST RD
ORANGE, CT 6477
Categories: ORANGE CT

100 DEERFIELD RD STE 2 21.1 miles

100 DEERFIELD RD STE 2
WINDSOR, CT 6095
Categories: WINDSOR CT

381 Hopmeadow Street, 21.6 miles

381 Hopmeadow Street,
Simsbury, CT 6089
Categories: Simsbury CT

555 Main Street, 22.0 miles

555 Main Street,
Manchester, CT 6040
Categories: Manchester CT

900 MAIN ST S BLDG 2 22.8 miles

900 MAIN ST S BLDG 2
SOUTHBURY, CT 6488
Categories: SOUTHBURY CT

256 N MAIN ST 22.9 miles

256 N MAIN ST
MANCHESTER, CT 6042
Categories: MANCHESTER CT

2800 TAMARACK RD STE 1 23.2 miles

2800 TAMARACK RD STE 1
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 6074
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515 Bridgeport Ave, 23.5 miles

515 Bridgeport Ave,
Shelton, CT 6484
Categories: Shelton CT

1080 DAY HILL RD STE 201 23.8 miles

1080 DAY HILL RD STE 201
WINDSOR, CT 6095
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1060 DAY HILL RD 23.8 miles

1060 DAY HILL RD
WINDSOR, CT 6095
Categories: WINDSOR CT

1933 E Main St, 24.1 miles

1933 E Main St,
Torrington, CT 6790
Categories: Torrington CT

1598 E MAIN ST 24.2 miles

1598 E MAIN ST
TORRINGTON, CT 6790
Categories: TORRINGTON CT

192 WESTBROOK RD 24.4 miles

192 WESTBROOK RD
ESSEX, CT 6426
Categories: ESSEX CT

163 BROADWAY ST 24.5 miles

163 BROADWAY ST
COLCHESTER, CT 6415
Categories: COLCHESTER CT

4 CORPORATE DR, STE 185 24.7 miles

4 CORPORATE DR, STE 185
SHELTON, CT 6484
Categories: SHELTON CT

100 COMMERCE DR 24.8 miles

100 COMMERCE DR
SHELTON, CT 6484
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8 S COMMONS RD 24.9 miles

8 S COMMONS RD
WATERBURY, CT 6704
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Mobile Drug Testing Costs/Fees in Meriden, CT

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Local Area Info: Meriden, Connecticut

Meriden was originally a part of the neighboring town of Wallingford. It was granted a separate meetinghouse in 1727, became a town in 1806 with over 1000 residents, and incorporated as a city in 1867 with just under 9000 residents. It was once proposed as the Connecticut state capital. It was named for the village of Meriden, West Midlands, England, near Birmingham.

The grave of Winston Churchill's great-great-great maternal grandfather, Timothy Jerome, can be seen today at what is now called "Burying Ground 1720" (Google Maps: 41.522877, -72.787707) at the juncture of Dexter Avenue and Lydale Place. At the time the location was known as "Buckwheat Hill," and overlooked the salt-making estate for which Jerome had received a royal grant. Timothy Jerome's son, Samuel, is the great-great grandfather of Jennie Jerome, Winston Churchill's mother.

In the 1800s, Meriden became a manufacturing center of note, with several companies forming, or relocating to the city, including the Meriden Britannia Company (a predecessor of the International Silver Company with corporate HQ in Meriden), C.F. Monroe Company (1892–1916), Charles Parker Company, Parker Brothers (guns), Manning, Bowman & Co. (1849–1945), the Meriden Flint Glass Company (1876–92), Edward Miller & Co / Miller Company (1844–present), Wilcox and White, Handel Company (lamps), and the Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company (1852–1940). Meriden earned the nickname "Silver City", due to the large number of silver manufacturers. In addition to hollowware, Meriden was also a significant center of cutlery production (various silver companies, Meriden Cutlery and Miller Bros. Cutlery). The small city is also known for the historical production of glass and lamps, and having secured a large number of technology and design patents by companies based in Meriden. During this time, several mansions and houses of note were built, particularly on Broad Street.

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Population (male): 28,317

Population (female): 31,610

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Meriden: 127.1 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 10.8%

Poverty (breakdown): (6.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.2% for Black residents, 20.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 32.1% for American Indian residents, 21.1% for other race residents, 18.2% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (13.0%), Polish (7.2%), Irish (6.0%), French (4.8%), German (4.6%), American (4.4%).

Elevation: 140 feet

Land Area: 23.7 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 06450, 06451

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $59,110 (it was $43,237 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $33,660 (it was $20,597 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $172,392 (it was $114,700 in 2000) Meriden:$172,392CT:$273,100

Races:
      White alone - 36,874 - 61.3%
      Hispanic - 15,288 - 25.4%
      Black alone - 5,829 - 9.7%
      Two or more races - 1,130 - 1.9%
      Asian alone - 1,081 - 1.8%
      Other race alone - 70 - 0.1%
      American Indian alone - 36 - 0.06%

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