Kelso, WA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 12,130 (95% urban, 5% rural). >Population change since 2000: +2.0%

Population (male): 5,860

Median Age: 35.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Kelso: 93.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 28.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (26.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.6% for Black residents, 51.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 48.7% for American Indian residents, 10.0% for other race residents, 21.7% for two or more races residents)

Zip Codes: 98632

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $35,431 (it was $29,722 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $18,381 (it was $15,162 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $137,811 (it was $91,300 in 2000) Kelso:$137,811WA:$339,000

In its early days, Kelso obtained the nickname "Little Chicago" as it became famous for its large number of taverns and brothels that catered to local loggers. On weekends, trainloads of loggers would come into town from the surrounding region looking for women, liquor, gambling and fights. The FBI finally forced the mayor to shut them down in the 1950s with the last closing in the mid-1960s. The economy continues to be based largely on wood products.

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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 Kelso, WA

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

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Drug Test Screening Panels Available In Kelso, WA

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 Kelso, WA - You Choose!

Our on-site drug testing services in Kelso, WA 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 Kelso, WA?

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

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 Kelso, WA, we also have drug testing centers available at the following locations.

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Local Area Info: Kelso, Washington

Kelso is a city in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Washington and is the county seat of Cowlitz County. At the 2010 census, the population was 11,925. Kelso is part of the Longview, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 102,410. Kelso shares its long western border with Longview. It is near Mount St. Helens.

The earliest known inhabitants of Kelso were Native Americans from the Cowlitz tribe. The Cowlitz people were separated into the Upper (or Taidnapam) and Lower (or Mountain) Cowlitz tribes, who were members of the Sahaptin and Salish language families, respectively. In 1855, European explorers noted that there numbered over 6000 individuals of the Cowlitz Tribe.

Kelso was founded by Peter W. Crawford, a Scottish surveyor, who, in 1847, took up the first donation land claim on the Lower Cowlitz River. Crawford platted a townsite which he named after his home town of Kelso, Scotland. The original plat was dated and filed in October 1884. It became incorporated in 1889.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 12,130 (95% urban, 5% rural). >Population change since 2000: +2.0%

Population (male): 5,860

Median Age: 35.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Kelso: 93.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 28.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (26.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.6% for Black residents, 51.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 48.7% for American Indian residents, 10.0% for other race residents, 21.7% for two or more races residents)

Zip Codes: 98632

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $35,431 (it was $29,722 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $18,381 (it was $15,162 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $137,811 (it was $91,300 in 2000) Kelso:$137,811WA:$339,000

In its early days, Kelso obtained the nickname "Little Chicago" as it became famous for its large number of taverns and brothels that catered to local loggers. On weekends, trainloads of loggers would come into town from the surrounding region looking for women, liquor, gambling and fights. The FBI finally forced the mayor to shut them down in the 1950s with the last closing in the mid-1960s. The economy continues to be based largely on wood products.

(800) 221-4291