Americus, GA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 15,400 (98% urban, 2% rural). >Population change since 2000: -9.5%

Population (male): 6,921

Population (female): 8,479

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Americus: 79.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (18.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 52.6% for Black residents, 80.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 95.9% for other race residents, 22.2% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (9.3%), English (2.6%), Irish (2.3%), German (1.7%), British (1.2%).

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $29,603 (it was $26,808 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $17,433 (it was $14,168 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $88,056 (it was $61,100 in 2000) Americus:$88,056GA:$173,700

For the local minority community, Rev. Dr. Major W. Reddick established the Americus Institute (1897–1932). Booker T. Washington was a guest speaker there in May 1908. Rev. Alfred S. Staley was responsible for locating the state Masonic Orphanage in Americus, which served its function from 1898 to 1940. Both men engineered the unification of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia in 1915, the former as president and the latter as recording secretary. The public school named in honor of A.S. Staley was designated a National School of Excellence in 1990.

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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)

Onsite Testing

On-Site Drug Testing Americus, GA

Time is money, we can come to you. Accredited Drug Testing provides on-site drug testing services in Americus, GA and throughout the local area for employers who need drug or alcohol testing at their place of business or other location. On-site drug testing methods include urine drug testing, hair drug testing, oral saliva drug testing and breath alcohol testing. Both instant drug test results and laboratory analyzed testing is available. Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident.

208 E LAMAR ST STE A 0.1 miles

208 E LAMAR ST STE A
AMERICUS, GA 31709
Categories: AMERICUS GA

100 WHEATLEY DR 0.7 miles

100 WHEATLEY DR
AMERICUS, GA 31709
Categories: AMERICUS GA

1048 E FORSYTH ST 0.9 miles

1048 E FORSYTH ST
AMERICUS, GA 31709
Categories: AMERICUS GA

1123 EAST LAMAR STREET 0.9 miles

1123 EAST LAMAR STREET
AMERICUS, GA 31709
Categories: AMERICUS GA

922 E JEFFERSON ST STE A 1.0 miles

922 E JEFFERSON ST STE A
AMERICUS, GA 31709
Categories: AMERICUS GA

126 US HIGHWAY 280 W 2.2 miles

126 US HIGHWAY 280 W
AMERICUS, GA 31719
Categories: AMERICUS GA

509 SUMTER ST 19.4 miles

509 SUMTER ST
MONTEZUMA, GA 31063
Categories: MONTEZUMA GA

135 DOGWOOD ST SW 24.8 miles

135 DOGWOOD ST SW
WARWICK, GA 31796
Categories: WARWICK GA

(800) 221-4291

Drug Test Screening Panels Available In Americus, GA

We offer a 5-panel drug test, which screens for the following:

  • Amphetamines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
  • PCP

We offer a 10-panel drug test which screens for the following:

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbituates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • MDA
  • Methadone
  • Methaqualone
  • Opiates
  • PCP
  • Propoxyphene

We offer a 12-panel drug test which screens for the following:

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • MDA
  • Methadone
  • Methaqualone
  • Opiates
  • PCP
  • Propoxyphene
  • Meperidine
  • Tramadol

** Customized drug testing panels such as bath salts, synthetic marijuana, steroids and other drugs are also available.

Urine or Hair On-site Drug Testing In Americus, GA - You Choose!

Our on-site drug testing services in Americus, GA include urine drug testing, which has a detection period of 1-5 days and hair drug testing which has a detection period of up to 90 days. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours, when analyzed by our SAMHSA Certified Laboratories. Negative instant test results are available immediately, non-negative test results require laboratory confirmation.

Why Use On-Site Drug Testing in Americus, GA?

Time is money and when sending an employee to one of our many drug testing centers in Americus, GA would cause disruption to your business operations or affect your employees work productivity, conducting on-site drug testing will eliminate these issues.

Who Uses On-Site Drug Testing?

  • Construction Sites
  • Manufacturing Plants
  • Power Plants
  • Motor Pool Facilities
  • Car Dealerships
  • Trucking/Transportation Companies
  • Schools
  • Sports Venues
  • Hospitals
  • Oil & Gas Drillings Sites

Are you a DOT Regulated Company?

Accredited Drug Testing has trained and qualified collectors who also specialize in providing on-site drug testing services for all DOT modes to include:

Additional DOT Services:

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

How To Schedule On-Site Drug Testing In Americus, GA?

Step 1 - Call our on-site coordinator at (800)221-4291

Step 2 - Have at least 10 employees needing to be tested (recommended)

Step 3 - Provide the date, location and time of the requested on-site drug testing services

In addition to on-site drug testing in Americus, GA, we also have drug testing centers available at the following locations.

(800) 221-4291

Schedule Your Test

Local Area Info: Americus, Georgia

Americus is a city in Sumter County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 17,041. Americus is the home of Habitat for Humanity's international headquarters, the famous Windsor Hotel (from 1892), The Fuller Center for Housing international headquarters, The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, Glover Foods and many more well-known organizations.

The city is the county seat of Sumter County. Americus is the principal city of the Americus Micropolitan Statistical Area, a micropolitan area that covers Schley and Sumter counties and had a combined population of 36,966 at the 2000 census.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.7 square miles (28 km2), of which, 10.5 square miles (27 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it (1.87%) is water.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 15,400 (98% urban, 2% rural). >Population change since 2000: -9.5%

Population (male): 6,921

Population (female): 8,479

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Americus: 79.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (18.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 52.6% for Black residents, 80.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 95.9% for other race residents, 22.2% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (9.3%), English (2.6%), Irish (2.3%), German (1.7%), British (1.2%).

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $29,603 (it was $26,808 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $17,433 (it was $14,168 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $88,056 (it was $61,100 in 2000) Americus:$88,056GA:$173,700

For the local minority community, Rev. Dr. Major W. Reddick established the Americus Institute (1897–1932). Booker T. Washington was a guest speaker there in May 1908. Rev. Alfred S. Staley was responsible for locating the state Masonic Orphanage in Americus, which served its function from 1898 to 1940. Both men engineered the unification of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia in 1915, the former as president and the latter as recording secretary. The public school named in honor of A.S. Staley was designated a National School of Excellence in 1990.

(800) 221-4291