Gonzales, LA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 10,771 (97% urban, 3% rural). >Population change since 2000: +32.1%

Population (female): 5,862

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $950.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 16.0%

Poverty (breakdown): (8.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.0% for Black residents, 13.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 33.2% for other race residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: French (12.9%), American (6.3%), English (2.3%), French Canadian (2.0%), African (1.4%), Irish (1.4%).

Elevation: 10 feet

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $54,829 (it was $38,173 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $27,446 (it was $17,690 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $181,075 (it was $87,000 in 2000) Gonzales:$181,075LA:$162,500

Races:
      Black alone - 4,697 - 44.3%
      White alone - 4,364 - 41.2%
      Hispanic - 1,007 - 9.5%
      Two or more races - 415 - 3.9%
      Asian alone - 166 - 1.6%
      American Indian alone - 3 - 0.03%

As of the census of 2000, there were 8,156 people, 2,966 households, and 2,156 families residing in the city. The population density was 974.2 people per square mile (376.2/kmÃÂ²). There were 3,332 housing units at an average density of 398.0 per square mile (153.7/kmÃÂ²). The racial makeup of the city was 65.40% White, 31.25% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.64% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.62% of the population.

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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 Gonzales, LA

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

(800) 221-4291

Drug Test Screening Panels Available In Gonzales, LA
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 Gonzales, LA - You Choose!

Our on-site drug testing services in Gonzales, LA 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 Gonzales, LA?

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

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 Gonzales, LA?

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 Gonzales, LA, we also have drug testing centers available at the following locations.

(800) 221-4291

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Local Area Info: Gonzales, Louisiana

Gonzales is a small city in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 9,781. Known as the "Jambalaya Capital of the World", it is famous for its annual Jambalaya Festival, which was first held in 1968. Stephen "Steve" F. Juneau came up with the idea for the Jambalaya Festival and served as the first president of the Jambalaya Festival Association.

District 59 State Representative Eddie J. Lambert of Ascension Parish practices law in Gonzales, as does State Senator Jody Amedee, who represents Ascension, Livingston, St. James, and St. John the Baptist parishes. Lambert, a Republican, was elected in 2004, succeeding Juba Diez, a Democrat, who had held the representative position since 1976.

Edward Joseph Price, an African-American Democrat and a Gonzales businessman, has held the District 58 House seat for Ascension, Iberville, and St. James parishes since 2012. Another District 58 representative was Melvin Irvin, a black educator and businessman from Gonzales, who held the seat from 1984 to 1992. He died in 2014.

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