Bessemer, AL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 12,300

Population (female): 14,086

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Bessemer: 86.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 29.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (23.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 29.9% for Black residents, 37.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 39.6% for American Indian residents, 46.5% for other race residents, 59.1% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (4.3%), African (4.1%), Irish (3.5%), English (1.5%), German (1.5%).

Elevation: 510 feet

Land Area: 40.7 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $32,189 (it was $23,066 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $19,259 (it was $12,232 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $90,314 (it was $56,400 in 2000) Bessemer:$90,314AL:$141,300

Bessemer is located approximately 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Birmingham.

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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)

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On-Site Drug Testing Bessemer, AL

Time is money, we can come to you. Accredited Drug Testing provides on-site drug testing services in Bessemer, AL 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.

709 MEMORIAL DR 2.8 miles

709 MEMORIAL DR
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Categories: BESSEMER AL

995 9TH AVE SW 2.8 miles

995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Categories: BESSEMER AL

919 MEDICAL CENTER DR 2.9 miles

919 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Categories: BESSEMER AL

4917 PROMENADE PKWY STE 107 5.2 miles

4917 PROMENADE PKWY STE 107
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Categories: BESSEMER AL

6554 AARON ARONOV DR 5.2 miles

6554 AARON ARONOV DR
FAIRFIELD, AL 35064
Categories: FAIRFIELD AL

4810 BELL HILL RD 5.5 miles

4810 BELL HILL RD
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Categories: BESSEMER AL

4760 EASTERN VALLEY RD STE 102 5.7 miles

4760 EASTERN VALLEY RD STE 102
MC CALLA, AL 35111
Categories: MC CALLA AL

5569 GROVE BLVD STE 121 6.3 miles

5569 GROVE BLVD STE 121
HOOVER, AL 35226
Categories: HOOVER AL

110 Oxmoor Ct 7.0 miles

110 Oxmoor Ct
Birmingham, AL 35209
Categories: Birmingham AL

920 S 18th St Ste B 8.4 miles

920 S 18th St Ste B
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

1680 MONTGOMERY HWY 8.6 miles

1680 MONTGOMERY HWY
HOOVER, AL 35216
Categories: HOOVER AL

1678 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 104 8.6 miles

1678 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 104
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35216
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

1 W LAKESHORE DR STE 301 8.6 miles

1 W LAKESHORE DR STE 301
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2757 GREEN SPRINGS HWY 8.9 miles

2757 GREEN SPRINGS HWY
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

3321 LORNA RD STE 6 9.0 miles

3321 LORNA RD STE 6
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35216
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

833 PRINCETON AVE SW 9.1 miles

833 PRINCETON AVE SW
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

701 PRINCETON AVE SW 9.2 miles

701 PRINCETON AVE SW
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2146 CENTENNIAL DR 9.3 miles

2146 CENTENNIAL DR
HOOVER, AL 35216
Categories: HOOVER AL

1360 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 114 9.5 miles

1360 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 114
VESTAVIA, AL 35216
Categories: VESTAVIA AL

200 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 100 10.3 miles

200 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 100
VESTAVIA, AL 35216
Categories: VESTAVIA AL

616 9TH ST S 10.5 miles

616 9TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

1201 11TH AVE S STE 100 10.7 miles

1201 11TH AVE S STE 100
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2500 SOUTHLAKE PARK 10.7 miles

2500 SOUTHLAKE PARK
HOOVER, AL 35244
Categories: HOOVER AL

2018 BROOKWOOD Medical Center Dr STE G2 11.0 miles

2018 BROOKWOOD Medical Center Dr STE G2
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2970 PELHAM PKWY 11.0 miles

2970 PELHAM PKWY
PELHAM, AL 35124
Categories: PELHAM AL

1919 28TH AVE S STE 123 11.0 miles

1919 28TH AVE S STE 123
HOMEWOOD, AL 35209
Categories: HOMEWOOD AL

1500 4TH AVE S 11.0 miles

1500 4TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 506, Brookwood Medical Plaza 11.2 miles

513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 506, Brookwood Medical Plaza
Birmingham, AL 35209
Categories: Birmingham AL

3143 PELHAM PKWY STE 100 11.4 miles

3143 PELHAM PKWY STE 100
PELHAM, AL 35124
Categories: PELHAM AL

2124 4TH AVE S 11.6 miles

2124 4TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

7 OFFICE PARK CIR 11.9 miles

7 OFFICE PARK CIR
MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35223
Categories: MOUNTAIN BROOK AL

1664 FORESTDALE BLVD 12.0 miles

1664 FORESTDALE BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35214
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2700 10TH AVE S BLDG 2 STE 103 12.1 miles

2700 10TH AVE S BLDG 2 STE 103
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

3221 3RD AVE S 12.6 miles

3221 3RD AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35222
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

3001 27TH ST N 13.1 miles

3001 27TH ST N
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35207
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

5410 HIGHWAY 280 STE 100 13.2 miles

5410 HIGHWAY 280 STE 100
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

120 COLONIAL PROMENADE PKWY 14.7 miles

120 COLONIAL PROMENADE PKWY
ALABASTER, AL 35007
Categories: ALABASTER AL

800 MONTCLAIR RD 15.2 miles

800 MONTCLAIR RD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

101 MISSIONARY RDG STE 100 16.4 miles

101 MISSIONARY RDG STE 100
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2038 SPRINGDALE LN 16.8 miles

2038 SPRINGDALE LN
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

151 NARROWS PKWY STE 110 16.8 miles

151 NARROWS PKWY STE 110
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

153 NARROWS PKWY STE 202 16.9 miles

153 NARROWS PKWY STE 202
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

Via Nicolo de Conti 3 18.0 miles

Via Nicolo de Conti 3
Monselice, KS 35043
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919 Odum Rd 18.6 miles

919 Odum Rd
GARDENDALE, AL 35071
Categories: GARDENDALE AL

9232 PARKWAY E 19.4 miles

9232 PARKWAY E
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35206
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

721 GADSDEN HWY 20.5 miles

721 GADSDEN HWY
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

2244 NORTH RD 20.5 miles

2244 NORTH RD
GARDENDALE, AL 35071
Categories: GARDENDALE AL

245 SUPERCENTER DR 21.3 miles

245 SUPERCENTER DR
CALERA, AL 35040
Categories: CALERA AL

48 MEDICAL PARK DR STE 250 21.4 miles

48 MEDICAL PARK DR STE 250
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

232 PARKWAY DR SW 23.1 miles

232 PARKWAY DR SW
LEEDS, AL 35094
Categories: LEEDS AL

5892 TRUSSVILLE CROSSING PKWY 23.4 miles

5892 TRUSSVILLE CROSSING PKWY
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Categories: BIRMINGHAM AL

1305 10TH AVE STE E 23.5 miles

1305 10TH AVE STE E
CALERA, AL 35040
Categories: CALERA AL

11206 HIGHWAY 25 23.9 miles

11206 HIGHWAY 25
CALERA, AL 35040
Categories: CALERA AL

72 Hwy 304 24.4 miles

72 Hwy 304
Calera, AL 35040
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Drug Test Screening Panels Available In Bessemer, AL

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 Bessemer, AL - You Choose!

Our on-site drug testing services in Bessemer, AL 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 Bessemer, AL?

Time is money and when sending an employee to one of our many drug testing centers in Bessemer, AL 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 Bessemer, AL?

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 Bessemer, AL, we also have drug testing centers available at the following locations.

(800) 221-4291

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Local Area Info: Bessemer, Alabama

Bessemer is a city southwest of Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. The population was 27,456 at the 2010 Census. It is within the Birmingham-Hoover, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area, of which Jefferson County is the center. It developed rapidly as an industrial city in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The town was founded in the postbellum era by the Bessemer Land and Improvement Company, named after Henry Bessemer and owned by coal magnate Henry F. DeBardeleben. He had inherited Daniel Pratt's investments. The mayor and councilmen voted to incorporate the city of Bessemer on September 9, 1887. Located 16 miles southwest of Birmingham, Bessemer grew rapidly and its promoters believed that it might overtake the other city in economic power.

Given the iron ore, coal and limestone deposits in the area, the city became a center of steelmaking from about 1890 through the 20th century. It attracted rural migrants from across the South, as well as European immigrants. By the 1950s, the city was majority African American in population.

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Population (male): 12,300

Population (female): 14,086

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Bessemer: 86.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 29.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (23.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 29.9% for Black residents, 37.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 39.6% for American Indian residents, 46.5% for other race residents, 59.1% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (4.3%), African (4.1%), Irish (3.5%), English (1.5%), German (1.5%).

Elevation: 510 feet

Land Area: 40.7 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $32,189 (it was $23,066 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $19,259 (it was $12,232 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $90,314 (it was $56,400 in 2000) Bessemer:$90,314AL:$141,300

Bessemer is located approximately 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Birmingham.

(800) 221-4291