Newellton, LA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 1,039 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: -29.9%

Population (male): 545

Population (female): 494

Median Age: 30.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $474.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Newellton: 79.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (24.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 62.8% for Black residents, 18.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Newellton, Louisiana as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Newellton is 143 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (10.7%), American (6.0%), French (4.6%), Italian (1.6%).

Land Area: 0.76 square miles.

Zip Codes: 71357

In March 2014, Newellton became debt-free. Long-term alderman Edwin Britt, who operates the town pharmacy, said the community has struggled with declining population and the accompanying revenue sources. The town has an annual operating budget of $400,000 to $500,000. Over recent years, Newellton has lost its hospital, sawmill, and detention center. Most residents are employed in the agricultural sector. Newellton is renovating its town hall, a project already funded, and is launching a $200,000 street improvement plan, funded mostly by grants.

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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 Newellton, LA

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

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

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

Time is money and when sending an employee to one of our many drug testing centers in Newellton, LA 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 Newellton, 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 Newellton, LA, we also have drug testing centers available at the following locations.

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Local Area Info: Newellton, Louisiana

Newellton is a town in northern Tensas Parish in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Louisiana. The population is 1,227 in the 2010 census, a decline of 255 persons, or 17 percent, from the 2000 tabulation of 1,482. The average age of the population there is 41 years.

Newellton is west of the Mississippi River on Lake St. Joseph, an ox-bow lake. Further south toward St. Joseph, the parish seat of government, is another ox-bow lake, Lake Bruin, a part of which is the popular Lake Bruin State Park.

Newellton itself was founded in the early 19th century by the Routh family, for whom the defunct Routhwood Elementary School was named. John David Stokes Newell, Sr., a planter and lawyer in St. Joseph, the seat of Tensas Parish, named the settlement for his father, Edward, a native of North Carolina who relocated to Tensas Parish in 1834.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 1,039 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: -29.9%

Population (male): 545

Population (female): 494

Median Age: 30.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $474.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Newellton: 79.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (24.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 62.8% for Black residents, 18.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Newellton, Louisiana as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Newellton is 143 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (10.7%), American (6.0%), French (4.6%), Italian (1.6%).

Land Area: 0.76 square miles.

Zip Codes: 71357

In March 2014, Newellton became debt-free. Long-term alderman Edwin Britt, who operates the town pharmacy, said the community has struggled with declining population and the accompanying revenue sources. The town has an annual operating budget of $400,000 to $500,000. Over recent years, Newellton has lost its hospital, sawmill, and detention center. Most residents are employed in the agricultural sector. Newellton is renovating its town hall, a project already funded, and is launching a $200,000 street improvement plan, funded mostly by grants.

(800) 221-4291