Philadelphia, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 748,125

Population (female): 832,738

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Philadelphia: 103.7 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (19.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 27.1% for Black residents, 38.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 42.4% for American Indian residents, 28.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 35.1% for other race residents, 24.3% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (4.8%), Irish (4.7%), Italian (4.0%), African (2.1%), German (1.5%), Polish (1.3%).

Zip Codes: 19102, 19103, 19104, 19106, 19107, 19111, 19114, 19115, 19116, 19118, 19119, 19120, 19121, 19122, 19123, 19124, 19125, 19126, 19127, 19128, 19129, 19130, 19131, 19132, 19133, 19134, 19135, 19136, 19137, 19138, 19139, 19140, 19141, 19142, 19143, 19144, 19145, 19146, 19147, 19148, 19149, 19150, 19151, 19152, 19153, 19154

Races:
      Black alone - 647,102 - 40.9%
      White alone - 545,580 - 34.5%
      Hispanic - 234,183 - 14.8%
      Asian alone - 114,602 - 7.2%
      Two or more races - 29,290 - 1.9%
      Other race alone - 5,819 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 3,881 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 406 - 0.03%

In 1681, in partial repayment of a debt, Charles II of England granted Penn a charter for what would become the Pennsylvania colony. Despite the royal charter, Penn bought the land from the local Lenape to be on good terms with the Native Americans and ensure peace for his colony. Penn made a treaty of friendship with Lenape chief Tammany under an elm tree at Shackamaxon, in what is now the city's Fishtown neighborhood. Penn named the city Philadelphia, which is Greek for "brotherly love," derived from the Ancient Greek terms φίλος phílos (beloved, dear) and ἀδελφός adelphós (brother, brotherly). As a Quaker, Penn had experienced religious persecution and wanted his colony to be a place where anyone could worship freely. This tolerance, far more than afforded by most other colonies, led to better relations with the local native tribes and fostered Philadelphia's rapid growth into America's most important city.

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Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

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Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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230 N BROAD ST MAIL STOP 101 0.1 miles

230 N BROAD ST MAIL STOP 101
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
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230 N BROAD ST 0.3 miles

230 N BROAD ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
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227 N. Broad St, 0.3 miles

227 N. Broad St,
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Categories: Philadelphia PA

716 N 24TH ST 1.3 miles

716 N 24TH ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
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1900 S BROAD ST 1.8 miles

1900 S BROAD ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
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1930 S BROAD ST UNIT 11 1.8 miles

1930 S BROAD ST UNIT 11
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
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1 REED ST 1.8 miles

1 REED ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
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1444 W PASSYUNK AVE 1.9 miles

1444 W PASSYUNK AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
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2219 S Broad St, 2.1 miles

2219 S Broad St,
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Categories: Philadelphia PA

100 E LEHIGH AVE STE 106 MAB BUILDING 2.6 miles

100 E LEHIGH AVE STE 106 MAB BUILDING
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125
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3 COOPER PLZ RM 517 2.7 miles

3 COOPER PLZ RM 517
CAMDEN, NJ 8103
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330 W. Oregon Avenue, 2.8 miles

330 W. Oregon Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19148
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2715 S FRONT ST, UNIT 2 2.8 miles

2715 S FRONT ST, UNIT 2
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148
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1311 N 52ND ST 3.6 miles

1311 N 52ND ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
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2961 YORKSHIP SQ HISTORICAL FAIRVIEW 3.7 miles

2961 YORKSHIP SQ HISTORICAL FAIRVIEW
CAMDEN, NJ 8104
Categories: CAMDEN NJ

1000 ATLANTIC AVE Family Health Center 3.7 miles

1000 ATLANTIC AVE Family Health Center
CAMDEN, NJ 8104
Categories: CAMDEN NJ

3356 Aramingo Ave 4.2 miles

3356 Aramingo Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Categories: Philadelphia PA

3400 ARAMINGO AVE, STE 4 4.3 miles

3400 ARAMINGO AVE, STE 4
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
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104 S BROADWAY 4.6 miles

104 S BROADWAY
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ 8030
Categories: GLOUCESTER CITY NJ

Cooper River Plaza West, 6981 North Park Drive Suite 20 4.8 miles

Cooper River Plaza West, 6981 North Park Drive Suite 20
Pennsauken, NJ 8109
Categories: Pennsauken NJ

2801 ISLAND AVE Ste 2 5.1 miles

2801 ISLAND AVE Ste 2
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

5255 MARLTON PIKE 5.3 miles

5255 MARLTON PIKE
PENNSAUKEN, NJ 8109
Categories: PENNSAUKEN NJ

7000 Holstein Ave 5.4 miles

7000 Holstein Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153
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4501 Castor Ave, 5.7 miles

4501 Castor Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Categories: Philadelphia PA

525 Jamestown Street, 5.8 miles

525 Jamestown Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Categories: Philadelphia PA

100 E LANCASTER AVE STE 317 5.8 miles

100 E LANCASTER AVE STE 317
WYNNEWOOD, PA 19096
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1503 LANSDOWNE AVE STE 2004 5.8 miles

1503 LANSDOWNE AVE STE 2004
DARBY, PA 19023
Categories: DARBY PA

5000 FRANKFORD AVE Wakling Building 5.8 miles

5000 FRANKFORD AVE Wakling Building
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
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5800 RIDGE AVE STE 234 5.8 miles

5800 RIDGE AVE STE 234
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
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5322 MAGNOLIA ST 5.9 miles

5322 MAGNOLIA ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
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2 Penn Blvd, Suite 205 6.1 miles

2 Penn Blvd, Suite 205
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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6060 RIDGE AVE STE 100 6.2 miles

6060 RIDGE AVE STE 100
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
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6 N BLACK HORSE PIKE 6.3 miles

6 N BLACK HORSE PIKE
MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ 8059
Categories: MOUNT EPHRAIM NJ

5675 N Front St, Store 260 6.5 miles

5675 N Front St, Store 260
Philadelphia, PA 19120
Categories: Philadelphia PA

934 MONTGOMERY AVE 6.5 miles

934 MONTGOMERY AVE
PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
Categories: PENN VALLEY PA

210 BENIGNO BLVD 7.1 miles

210 BENIGNO BLVD
BELLMAWR, NJ 8031
Categories: BELLMAWR NJ

800 HADDONFIELD RD 7.2 miles

800 HADDONFIELD RD
CHERRY HILL, NJ 8002
Categories: CHERRY HILL NJ

100 DIPLOMAT DR BAY 1 7.2 miles

100 DIPLOMAT DR BAY 1
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19113
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

807 Haddon Ave, 7.2 miles

807 Haddon Ave,
Haddonfield, NJ 8033
Categories: Haddonfield NJ

6129 PALMETTO ST 7.3 miles

6129 PALMETTO ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
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730 N Broad St, Suite 125 7.4 miles

730 N Broad St, Suite 125
Woodbury, NJ 8096
Categories: Woodbury NJ

90 N MacDade BLVD, 7.4 miles

90 N MacDade BLVD,
GLENOLDEN, PA 19036
Categories: GLENOLDEN PA

608 N Broad St Ste 100 7.5 miles

608 N Broad St Ste 100
Woodbury, NJ 8096
Categories: Woodbury NJ

509 N BROAD ST 7.6 miles

509 N BROAD ST
WOODBURY, NJ 8096
Categories: WOODBURY NJ

2010 LEVICK ST 7.6 miles

2010 LEVICK ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
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1200 DELSEA DR 7.8 miles

1200 DELSEA DR
WESTVILLE, NJ 8093
Categories: WESTVILLE NJ

9370 N CRESCENT BLVD STE 200 7.8 miles

9370 N CRESCENT BLVD STE 200
PENNSAUKEN, NJ 8110
Categories: PENNSAUKEN NJ

1 CRESCENT DR STE 100 7.8 miles

1 CRESCENT DR STE 100
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19112
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

6555 Roosevelt Blvd., 7.8 miles

6555 Roosevelt Blvd.,
Philadelphia, PA 19149
Categories: Philadelphia PA

515 Grove Street, Suite 1 A 7.9 miles

515 Grove Street, Suite 1 A
Haddon Heights, NJ 8035
Categories: Haddon Heights NJ

500 B GROVE ST 7.9 miles

500 B GROVE ST
HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ 8035
Categories: HADDON HEIGHTS NJ

6940 State Rd 8.2 miles

6940 State Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19135
Categories: Philadelphia PA

103 BALTIMORE PIKE 8.2 miles

103 BALTIMORE PIKE
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
Categories: SPRINGFIELD PA

2322 ROUTE 38 8.2 miles

2322 ROUTE 38
CHERRY HILL, NJ 8002
Categories: CHERRY HILL NJ

100 E BROAD ST 8.4 miles

100 E BROAD ST
PALMYRA, NJ 8065
Categories: PALMYRA NJ

1305 W CHESTER PIKE 8.4 miles

1305 W CHESTER PIKE
HAVERTOWN, PA 19083
Categories: HAVERTOWN PA

73 CROWN POINT RD 8.4 miles

73 CROWN POINT RD
PAULSBORO, NJ 8066
Categories: PAULSBORO NJ

60 W MAIN ST, 8.5 miles

60 W MAIN ST,
MAPLE SHADE, NJ 8052
Categories: MAPLE SHADE NJ

55 E ROUTE 70 8.6 miles

55 E ROUTE 70
MARLTON, NJ 8053
Categories: MARLTON NJ

700 Cottman Ave, 8.6 miles

700 Cottman Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Categories: Philadelphia PA

444 BALTIMORE PIKE 8.7 miles

444 BALTIMORE PIKE
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
Categories: SPRINGFIELD PA

1601 N KINGS HWY, STE 100 8.7 miles

1601 N KINGS HWY, STE 100
CHERRY HILL, NJ 8034
Categories: CHERRY HILL NJ

1040 Kings Hwy, Suite 102 8.8 miles

1040 Kings Hwy, Suite 102
Cherry Hill, NJ 8034
Categories: Cherry Hill NJ

7439 FRANKFORD AVE 2ND FL 9.0 miles

7439 FRANKFORD AVE 2ND FL
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136
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1000 Easton Rd, Suite 270 9.0 miles

1000 Easton Rd, Suite 270
Wyncote, PA 19095
Categories: Wyncote PA

7528 Frankford Ave, 9.1 miles

7528 Frankford Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19136
Categories: Philadelphia PA

2010 W Chester Pike, 9.1 miles

2010 W Chester Pike,
Havertown, PA 19083
Categories: Havertown PA

875 MANTUA PIKE STE B 9.2 miles

875 MANTUA PIKE STE B
WOODBURY, NJ 8096
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1210 ROUTE 130 N STE 1438 9.7 miles

1210 ROUTE 130 N STE 1438
CINNAMINSON, NJ 8077
Categories: CINNAMINSON NJ

131 S State Rd 9.7 miles

131 S State Rd
Springfield, PA 19064
Categories: Springfield PA

8 MORTON AVE STE 206 9.7 miles

8 MORTON AVE STE 206
RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
Categories: RIDLEY PARK PA

Springfield Square Shopping Ce, 1001 Baltimore Pike Suite 112 9.8 miles

Springfield Square Shopping Ce, 1001 Baltimore Pike Suite 112
Springfield, PA 19064
Categories: Springfield PA

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213 MORTON AVE
FOLSOM, PA 19033
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196 W SPROUL RD STE 110 10.0 miles

196 W SPROUL RD STE 110
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
Categories: SPRINGFIELD PA

1430 US 130 North, 10.0 miles

1430 US 130 North,
Cinnaminson, NJ 8077
Categories: Cinnaminson NJ

920 W SPROUL RD STE 110 10.1 miles

920 W SPROUL RD STE 110
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
Categories: SPRINGFIELD PA

2000 SPROUL RD STE 102 10.3 miles

2000 SPROUL RD STE 102
BROOMALL, PA 19008
Categories: BROOMALL PA

501 W MacDade Boulevard, 10.3 miles

501 W MacDade Boulevard,
Folsom, PA 19033
Categories: Folsom PA

Cloverly Plaza, 628 Old York Road 10.4 miles

Cloverly Plaza, 628 Old York Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Categories: Jenkintown PA

1107 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 103 10.5 miles

1107 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 103
Flourtown, PA 19031
Categories: Flourtown PA

3 JEFFERSON DR 10.7 miles

3 JEFFERSON DR
LAUREL SPRINGS, NJ 8021
Categories: LAUREL SPRINGS NJ

2417 Welsh Rd, 10.8 miles

2417 Welsh Rd,
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Categories: Philadelphia PA

150 CENTURY PKWY STE B 10.9 miles

150 CENTURY PKWY STE B
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 8054
Categories: MOUNT LAUREL NJ

9331 OLD BUSTLETON AVE STE 102 11.2 miles

9331 OLD BUSTLETON AVE STE 102
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
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200 BARR HARBOR DR STE 400 11.2 miles

200 BARR HARBOR DR STE 400
W CNSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
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246 Main Street, Cherry Hill P, Suite 202 11.2 miles

246 Main Street, Cherry Hill P, Suite 202
New Paltz, NY 12561
Categories: New Paltz NY

16000 HORIZON WAY STE 600 11.3 miles

16000 HORIZON WAY STE 600
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 8054
Categories: MOUNT LAUREL NJ

817 E GATE DR STE 102 11.3 miles

817 E GATE DR STE 102
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 8054
Categories: MOUNT LAUREL NJ

37 S WHITE HORSE PIKE 11.6 miles

37 S WHITE HORSE PIKE
STRATFORD, NJ 8084
Categories: STRATFORD NJ

165 S BLACK HORSE PIKE 11.7 miles

165 S BLACK HORSE PIKE
RUNNEMEDE, NJ 8078
Categories: RUNNEMEDE NJ

1101 White Horse Rd, 11.8 miles

1101 White Horse Rd,
Voorhees, NJ 8043
Categories: Voorhees NJ

401 YOUNG AVE URGENT CARE 11.9 miles

401 YOUNG AVE URGENT CARE
MOORESTOWN, NJ 8057
Categories: MOORESTOWN NJ

9808 Bustleton Avenue, 12.0 miles

9808 Bustleton Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Categories: Philadelphia PA

1419 Old York Rd, 12.0 miles

1419 Old York Rd,
Abington, PA 19001
Categories: Abington PA

2309 E EVESHAM RD STE 104 12.3 miles

2309 E EVESHAM RD STE 104
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
Categories: VOORHEES NJ

1468 OLD YORK RD 12.3 miles

1468 OLD YORK RD
ABINGTON, PA 19001
Categories: ABINGTON PA

10000 LINCOLN DR E STE 201 12.3 miles

10000 LINCOLN DR E STE 201
MARLTON, NJ 8053
Categories: MARLTON NJ

1020 LAUREL OAK RD STE 300 12.4 miles

1020 LAUREL OAK RD STE 300
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
Categories: VOORHEES NJ

4A Eves Drive, Suite 110 12.4 miles

4A Eves Drive, Suite 110
Marlton, NJ 8053
Categories: Marlton NJ

12000 LINCOLN DR W UNIT 308 12.6 miles

12000 LINCOLN DR W UNIT 308
MARLTON, NJ 8053
Categories: MARLTON NJ

10800 KNIGHTS RD STE 206 12.6 miles

10800 KNIGHTS RD STE 206
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

2401 E EVESHAM RD, STE C 12.6 miles

2401 E EVESHAM RD, STE C
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
Categories: VOORHEES NJ

3574 West Chester Pike, 12.6 miles

3574 West Chester Pike,
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Categories: Newtown Square PA

2001 College Drive Suite 11 12.7 miles

2001 College Drive Suite 11
Clementon, NJ 8021
Categories: Clementon NJ

535 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 101 12.7 miles

535 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 101
FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
Categories: FORT WASHINGTON PA

515 Pennsylvania Ave, 12.8 miles

515 Pennsylvania Ave,
Ft Washington, PA 19034
Categories: Ft Washington PA

111 CHURCH RD 13.1 miles

111 CHURCH RD
MARLTON, NJ 8053
Categories: MARLTON NJ

1020 LAUREL OAK RD STE 300 LAUREL OAKS CORPORATE CENTER 13.3 miles

1020 LAUREL OAK RD STE 300 LAUREL OAKS CORPORATE CENTER
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
Categories: VOORHEES NJ

475 Hurfville Cross Keys Road Suite B 13.7 miles

475 Hurfville Cross Keys Road Suite B
Sewell, NJ 8080
Categories: Sewell NJ

4022 Woodhaven Rd, 13.7 miles

4022 Woodhaven Rd,
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Categories: Philadelphia PA

850 GERMANTOWN PIKE 14.1 miles

850 GERMANTOWN PIKE
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
Categories: PLYMOUTH MEETING PA

2804 SOUTHAMPTON RD 14.2 miles

2804 SOUTHAMPTON RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

2837 SOUTHAMPTON RD 14.4 miles

2837 SOUTHAMPTON RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

720--730 E Johnson Highway, 14.5 miles

720--730 E Johnson Highway,
Norristown, PA 19401
Categories: Norristown PA

170 N Henderson Rd, Suite 204 14.6 miles

170 N Henderson Rd, Suite 204
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Categories: King Of Prussia PA

100 HERITAGE VALLEY DR STE 2 14.6 miles

100 HERITAGE VALLEY DR STE 2
SEWELL, NJ 8080
Categories: SEWELL NJ

107 Town Center Road 14.6 miles

107 Town Center Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Categories: King of Prussia PA

170 N HENDERSON RD STE 306 14.7 miles

170 N HENDERSON RD STE 306
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
Categories: KING OF PRUSSIA PA

410 ANDBRO DR UNIT 1 14.7 miles

410 ANDBRO DR UNIT 1
PITMAN, NJ 8071
Categories: PITMAN NJ

1167A W Baltimore Pike, 14.8 miles

1167A W Baltimore Pike,
Media, PA 19063
Categories: Media PA

250 KING OF PRUSSIA RD 14.8 miles

250 KING OF PRUSSIA RD
RADNOR, PA 19087
Categories: RADNOR PA

2729 BLAIR MILL RD Ste A 14.9 miles

2729 BLAIR MILL RD Ste A
WILLOW GROVE, PA 19090
Categories: WILLOW GROVE PA

1437 Dekalb St, 14.9 miles

1437 Dekalb St,
Norristown, PA 19401
Categories: Norristown PA

1800 BYBERRY RD STE 705 15.0 miles

1800 BYBERRY RD STE 705
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA 19006
Categories: HUNTINGDON VALLEY PA

218A SUNSET RD 15.1 miles

218A SUNSET RD
WILLINGBORO, NJ 8046
Categories: WILLINGBORO NJ

200 Lakeside Dr Ste 230, 15.2 miles

200 Lakeside Dr Ste 230,
Horsham, PA 19044
Categories: Horsham PA

ONSITE ONLY 15.4 miles

ONSITE ONLY
MARLTON, NJ 8053
Categories: MARLTON NJ

201 TOMLIN STATION RD STE B 15.5 miles

201 TOMLIN STATION RD STE B
MULLICA HILL, NJ 8062
Categories: MULLICA HILL NJ

4318 ROUTE 130 15.6 miles

4318 ROUTE 130
WILLINGBORO, NJ 8046
Categories: WILLINGBORO NJ

2966 STREET RD 15.6 miles

2966 STREET RD
BENSALEM, PA 19020
Categories: BENSALEM PA

545 BECKETT RD STE 103 B 15.7 miles

545 BECKETT RD STE 103 B
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
Categories: SWEDESBORO NJ

151 FRIES MILL RD STE 205-206 15.8 miles

151 FRIES MILL RD STE 205-206
TURNERSVILLE, NJ 8012
Categories: TURNERSVILLE NJ

1125 DELSEA DR N 15.9 miles

1125 DELSEA DR N
GLASSBORO, NJ 8028
Categories: GLASSBORO NJ

PO BOX 754 16.0 miles

PO BOX 754
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Categories: LANSDALE PA

100 KINGS WAY E STE B3 16.1 miles

100 KINGS WAY E STE B3
SEWELL, NJ 8080
Categories: SEWELL NJ

188 Fries Mill Rd, Bldg. H 16.1 miles

188 Fries Mill Rd, Bldg. H
Turnersville, NJ 8012
Categories: Turnersville NJ

210 E. Street Road, 3rd Floor, Ste 3D 16.2 miles

210 E. Street Road, 3rd Floor, Ste 3D
Feasterville, PA 19053
Categories: Feasterville PA

1000 OLDHAM CT 16.2 miles

1000 OLDHAM CT
BENSALEM, PA 19020
Categories: BENSALEM PA

196 William Dalton Drive, Doubletree Shopping Center 16.2 miles

196 William Dalton Drive, Doubletree Shopping Center
Glassboro, NJ 8028
Categories: Glassboro NJ

724 Dekalb Pike, 16.3 miles

724 Dekalb Pike,
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Categories: Blue Bell PA

220 Sunset Rd, Suite 5D 16.4 miles

220 Sunset Rd, Suite 5D
Willingboro, NJ 8046
Categories: Willingboro NJ

201 PRECISION RD 16.5 miles

201 PRECISION RD
HORSHAM, PA 19044
Categories: HORSHAM PA

510 HERON DR STE 108 16.7 miles

510 HERON DR STE 108
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
Categories: SWEDESBORO NJ

510 HERON DR STE 114 16.7 miles

510 HERON DR STE 114
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
Categories: SWEDESBORO NJ

239 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd Ste 160 16.8 miles

239 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd Ste 160
SEWELL, NJ 8080
Categories: SEWELL NJ

302 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Suite A-2 16.8 miles

302 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Suite A-2
Sewell, NJ 8080
Categories: Sewell NJ

811 SUNSET ROAD 16.9 miles

811 SUNSET ROAD
BURLINGTON, NJ 8016
Categories: BURLINGTON NJ

1001 CHESTERBROOK BLVD 17.5 miles

1001 CHESTERBROOK BLVD
BERWYN, PA 19312
Categories: BERWYN PA

2521 W MAIN ST 17.6 miles

2521 W MAIN ST
NORRISTOWN, PA 19403
Categories: NORRISTOWN PA

175 Route 70, 17.7 miles

175 Route 70,
Medford, NJ 8055
Categories: Medford NJ

601 N MAIN ST PO BOX 900 17.9 miles

601 N MAIN ST PO BOX 900
GLASSBORO, NJ 8028
Categories: GLASSBORO NJ

2103 MOUNT HOLLY RD 18.3 miles

2103 MOUNT HOLLY RD
BURLINGTON, NJ 8016
Categories: BURLINGTON NJ

1117 MEARNS RD 18.5 miles

1117 MEARNS RD
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
Categories: WARMINSTER PA

11 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 18.9 miles

11 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
PAOLI, PA 19301
Categories: PAOLI PA

15 Industrial Blvd Ste, Suite A-101 18.9 miles

15 Industrial Blvd Ste, Suite A-101
Paoli, PA 19301
Categories: Paoli PA

501 BATH RD 19.0 miles

501 BATH RD
BRISTOL, PA 19007
Categories: BRISTOL PA

412 Sicklerville Rd Ste 106, 19.1 miles

412 Sicklerville Rd Ste 106,
Sicklerville, NJ 8081
Categories: Sicklerville NJ

1502 W Chester Pike, 19.3 miles

1502 W Chester Pike,
West Chester, PA 19382
Categories: West Chester PA

524 WILLIAMSTOWN RD 19.3 miles

524 WILLIAMSTOWN RD
SICKLERVILLE, NJ 8081
Categories: SICKLERVILLE NJ

101 BURRS RD BLDG 2 STE A 19.4 miles

101 BURRS RD BLDG 2 STE A
WESTAMPTON, NJ 8060
Categories: WESTAMPTON NJ

200 Commerce Circle, Bristol Park Shopping Center 19.4 miles

200 Commerce Circle, Bristol Park Shopping Center
Bristol, PA 19007
Categories: Bristol PA

736 Baltimore Pike, Suite 9 19.5 miles

736 Baltimore Pike, Suite 9
Concordville, PA 19331
Categories: Concordville PA

1854 VETERANS HWY 19.5 miles

1854 VETERANS HWY
LEVITTOWN, PA 19056
Categories: LEVITTOWN PA

979 N BLACK HORSE PIKE 19.5 miles

979 N BLACK HORSE PIKE
WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ 8094
Categories: WILLIAMSTOWN NJ

130 Almshouse Rd, 19.8 miles

130 Almshouse Rd,
Richboro, PA 18954
Categories: Richboro PA

1613 Route 38, 19.9 miles

1613 Route 38,
Lumberton, NJ 8048
Categories: Lumberton NJ

1019 S BROAD ST 20.3 miles

1019 S BROAD ST
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Categories: LANSDALE PA

1432 EASTON RD STE 3C 20.8 miles

1432 EASTON RD STE 3C
WARRINGTON, PA 18976
Categories: WARRINGTON PA

525 N BROAD ST 21.1 miles

525 N BROAD ST
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Categories: LANSDALE PA

309 Lancaster Avenue, 21.3 miles

309 Lancaster Avenue,
Frazer, PA 19355
Categories: Frazer PA

826 N BROAD ST 21.3 miles

826 N BROAD ST
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Categories: LANSDALE PA

1313 N BROAD ST 21.4 miles

1313 N BROAD ST
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Categories: LANSDALE PA

1700 Horizon Dr, Suite 205 21.5 miles

1700 Horizon Dr, Suite 205
Chalfont, PA 18914
Categories: Chalfont PA

1500 HORIZON DR STE 102 21.5 miles

1500 HORIZON DR STE 102
CHALFONT, PA 18914
Categories: CHALFONT PA

1403 Foulk Rd Ste 103, 21.8 miles

1403 Foulk Rd Ste 103,
Wilmington, DE 19803
Categories: Wilmington DE

2031 N BROAD ST STE 127 21.9 miles

2031 N BROAD ST STE 127
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Categories: LANSDALE PA

1970 N BROAD ST 21.9 miles

1970 N BROAD ST
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Categories: LANSDALE PA

78 2ND AVE 22.0 miles

78 2ND AVE
COLLEGEVILLE, PA 19426
Categories: COLLEGEVILLE PA

2131 N Broad St, 22.0 miles

2131 N Broad St,
Lansdale, PA 19446
Categories: Lansdale PA

333 N Oxford Valley Road, Suite 203 22.1 miles

333 N Oxford Valley Road, Suite 203
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Categories: Fairless Hills PA

930 TOWN CENTER DR STE G30 22.2 miles

930 TOWN CENTER DR STE G30
LANGHORNE, PA 19047
Categories: LANGHORNE PA

586 Middletown Blvd, Suite C-11 22.2 miles

586 Middletown Blvd, Suite C-11
Langhorne, PA 19047
Categories: Langhorne PA

450 Cresson Blvd, Suite 3, Oaks Corporate Center 22.3 miles

450 Cresson Blvd, Suite 3, Oaks Corporate Center
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Categories: Phoenixville PA

153 Levittown Pkwy, Suite 5A 22.3 miles

153 Levittown Pkwy, Suite 5A
Levittown, PA 19055
Categories: Levittown PA

605 S QUEEN ANNE DR 22.4 miles

605 S QUEEN ANNE DR
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030
Categories: FAIRLESS HILLS PA

3600 SILVERSIDE RD STE B 22.6 miles

3600 SILVERSIDE RD STE B
WILMINGTON, DE 19810
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

380 OXFORD VALLEY RD 22.6 miles

380 OXFORD VALLEY RD
LANGHORNE, PA 19047
Categories: LANGHORNE PA

360 OXFORD VALLEY RD 22.6 miles

360 OXFORD VALLEY RD
LANGHORNE, PA 19047
Categories: LANGHORNE PA

915 OLD FERN HILL RD STE 3 22.7 miles

915 OLD FERN HILL RD STE 3
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
Categories: WEST CHESTER PA

2722 CONCORD PIKE 22.9 miles

2722 CONCORD PIKE
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

510 E Gay Street 23.0 miles

510 E Gay Street
West Chester, PA 19382
Categories: West Chester PA

2123 CONCORD PIKE 23.1 miles

2123 CONCORD PIKE
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

606 E MARSHALL ST STE 105 23.2 miles

606 E MARSHALL ST STE 105
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
Categories: WEST CHESTER PA

600 E Marshall St, 23.2 miles

600 E Marshall St,
West Chester, PA 19380
Categories: West Chester PA

Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735 23.3 miles

Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Categories: Phoenixville PA

PO BOX 233 23.4 miles

PO BOX 233
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030
Categories: FAIRLESS HILLS PA

301 OXFORD VALLEY RD STE 1104 23.5 miles

301 OXFORD VALLEY RD STE 1104
YARDLEY, PA 19067
Categories: YARDLEY PA

304 FLORAL VALE BLVD 23.6 miles

304 FLORAL VALE BLVD
YARDLEY, PA 19067
Categories: YARDLEY PA

32 MAPLE AVE 23.7 miles

32 MAPLE AVE
LINE LEXINGTON, PA 18932
Categories: LINE LEXINGTON PA

701 FLORAL VALE BLVD STE 701 23.7 miles

701 FLORAL VALE BLVD STE 701
YARDLEY, PA 19067
Categories: YARDLEY PA

800 W STATE ST STE 102 24.1 miles

800 W STATE ST STE 102
DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
Categories: DOYLESTOWN PA

275 S MAIN ST STE 4 24.4 miles

275 S MAIN ST STE 4
DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
Categories: DOYLESTOWN PA

270 MAIN ST 24.6 miles

270 MAIN ST
HARLEYSVILLE, PA 19438
Categories: HARLEYSVILLE PA

345 Main Street, 24.8 miles

345 Main Street,
Harleysville, PA 19438
Categories: Harleysville PA

Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Overview of DNA Testing

DNA testing is a sophisticated scientific method used to analyze genetic material from an individual to discover genetic information that can influence health, ancestry, and personal characteristics. It has revolutionized fields such as medicine, forensics, and genealogy by providing deep insights into genetic backgrounds and health predispositions.

Common Types of DNA Testing

  • Medical Genetic Testing: Identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins to confirm or rule out a suspected genetic condition or help determine a person's chance of developing or passing on a genetic disorder.
  • Ancestral DNA Testing: Analyzes DNA to provide insights into one’s ethnic background and ancestral origins, often revealing geographical and migratory histories of ancestors.
  • Forensic DNA Testing: Focuses on identifying individuals based on their unique genetic makeup for criminal investigations or legal matters such as paternity tests.

Benefits of DNA Testing

DNA testing offers a range of benefits:

  1. Enhanced Medical Understanding: Helps in understanding genetic diseases and can lead to more effective treatment and prevention strategies.
  2. Personal Ancestry Insights: Provides a deeper understanding of one's roots and personal history related to ethnic groups and migration patterns.
  3. Assistance in Forensic Investigations: Essential in solving crimes, identifying perpetrators or victims, and resolving civil disputes.

Challenges and Considerations in DNA Testing

While DNA testing provides valuable insights, it comes with challenges:

  • Ethical Issues: Genetic testing raises ethical questions, particularly concerning privacy, consent, and the right to not know genetic information.
  • Accuracy and Interpretation: Results can sometimes be inconclusive or misinterpreted, requiring careful consideration and potentially further testing.
  • Psychological Impact: Discovering genetic information can be distressing and have significant emotional impacts on individuals and families.

Choosing the Right DNA Test

When considering a DNA test, it is important to:

  1. Select the Appropriate Test: Choose a test that suits your specific needs, whether for health, ancestry, or legal purposes.
  2. Consider Privacy Policies: Understand how your genetic information will be used, stored, and shared.
  3. Seek Professional Guidance: Consult healthcare professionals or genetic counselors to help interpret results accurately and responsibly.

In conclusion, DNA testing offers profound insights but requires careful consideration of ethical issues, potential emotional impacts, and the challenges of dealing with complex genetic information. With the right approach and professional support, it can provide invaluable benefits.

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Local Area Info: Philadelphia

Philadelphia, sometimes known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most populous U.S. city, with a 2017 census-estimated population of 1,580,863. Since 1854, the city has been coterminous with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighth-largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area, with over 6 million residents as of 2017[update]. Philadelphia is also the economic and cultural anchor of the greater Delaware Valley, located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, within the Northeast megalopolis. The Delaware Valley's population of 7.2 million ranks it as the eighth-largest combined statistical area in the United States.

William Penn, an English Quaker, founded the city in 1682 to serve as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony. Philadelphia played an instrumental role in the American Revolution as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States, who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 at the Second Continental Congress, and the Constitution at the Philadelphia Convention of 1787. Several other key events occurred in Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War including the First Continental Congress, the preservation of the Liberty Bell, the Battle of Germantown, and the Siege of Fort Mifflin. Philadelphia was one of the nation's capitals during the revolution, and served as temporary U.S. capital while Washington, D.C., was under construction. In the 19th century, Philadelphia became a major industrial center and a railroad hub. The city grew from an influx of European immigrants, most of whom came from Ireland, Italy and Germany—the three largest reported ancestry groups in the city as of 2015[update]. In the early 20th century, Philadelphia became a prime destination for African Americans during the Great Migration after the Civil War, as well as Puerto Ricans. The city's population doubled from one million to two million people between 1890 and 1950.

The Philadelphia area's many universities and colleges make it a top study destination, as the city has evolved into an educational and economic hub. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Philadelphia area had a gross domestic product of US$445 billion in 2017, the eighth-largest metropolitan economy in the United States. Philadelphia is the center of economic activity in Pennsylvania and is home to five Fortune 1000 companies. The Philadelphia skyline is expanding, with a market of almost 81,900 commercial properties in 2016, including several nationally prominent skyscrapers. Philadelphia has more outdoor sculptures and murals than any other American city. Fairmount Park, when combined with the adjacent Wissahickon Valley Park in the same watershed, is one of the largest contiguous urban park areas in the United States. The city is known for its arts, culture, cuisine, and colonial history, attracting 42 million domestic tourists in 2016 who spent US$6.8 billion, generating an estimated $11 billion in total economic impact in the city and surrounding four counties of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia has also emerged as a biotechnology hub.

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Population (male): 748,125

Population (female): 832,738

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Philadelphia: 103.7 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (19.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 27.1% for Black residents, 38.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 42.4% for American Indian residents, 28.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 35.1% for other race residents, 24.3% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (4.8%), Irish (4.7%), Italian (4.0%), African (2.1%), German (1.5%), Polish (1.3%).

Zip Codes: 19102, 19103, 19104, 19106, 19107, 19111, 19114, 19115, 19116, 19118, 19119, 19120, 19121, 19122, 19123, 19124, 19125, 19126, 19127, 19128, 19129, 19130, 19131, 19132, 19133, 19134, 19135, 19136, 19137, 19138, 19139, 19140, 19141, 19142, 19143, 19144, 19145, 19146, 19147, 19148, 19149, 19150, 19151, 19152, 19153, 19154

Races:
      Black alone - 647,102 - 40.9%
      White alone - 545,580 - 34.5%
      Hispanic - 234,183 - 14.8%
      Asian alone - 114,602 - 7.2%
      Two or more races - 29,290 - 1.9%
      Other race alone - 5,819 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 3,881 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 406 - 0.03%

In 1681, in partial repayment of a debt, Charles II of England granted Penn a charter for what would become the Pennsylvania colony. Despite the royal charter, Penn bought the land from the local Lenape to be on good terms with the Native Americans and ensure peace for his colony. Penn made a treaty of friendship with Lenape chief Tammany under an elm tree at Shackamaxon, in what is now the city's Fishtown neighborhood. Penn named the city Philadelphia, which is Greek for "brotherly love," derived from the Ancient Greek terms φίλος phílos (beloved, dear) and ἀδελφός adelphós (brother, brotherly). As a Quaker, Penn had experienced religious persecution and wanted his colony to be a place where anyone could worship freely. This tolerance, far more than afforded by most other colonies, led to better relations with the local native tribes and fostered Philadelphia's rapid growth into America's most important city.

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