Lafayette, LA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 126,848 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +15.0%

Population (female): 65,462

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Lafayette: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 21.4%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 205 registered sex offenders living in Lafayette, Louisiana as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lafayette is 618 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lo

Ancestries: Ancestries: French (16.5%), American (9.4%), French Canadian (4.3%), English (4.0%), German (3.0%), Cajun (2.5%).

Elevation: 41 feet

Land Area: 47.6 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $41,964 (it was $35,996 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $28,800 (it was $21,031 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $193,000 (it was $99,800 in 2000) Lafayette:$193,000LA:$162,500

Races:
      White alone - 75,910 - 59.8%
      Black alone - 40,295 - 31.7%
      Hispanic - 5,432 - 4.3%
      Asian alone - 2,706 - 2.1%
      Two or more races - 2,184 - 1.7%
      American Indian alone - 243 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 246 - 0.2%

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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)

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Lafayette, LA

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding areas. To schedule a test call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7. Testing is available for employers and individuals and most Lafayette, LA drug testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available and no appointment is needed in most cases.

Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Lafayette, LA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.

DOT Testing and Services

Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing is provided at our Lafayette, LA testing centers for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG and all Federally Regulated employers who have safety sensitive employees covered by DOT 49, CFR Part 40. Additional DOT services available include: Consortium membership (random testing pool), Supervisor Training, DOT Physicals and DOT drug policy development. Accredited Drug Testing can provide all services which will ensure compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

DNA Testing

DNA testing is provided for various purposes including paternity, child custody, immigration and other legal proceedings. The DNA test is 99.9% accurate and is a simple swabbing of the mouth process. All DNA tests are analyzed by certified AABB laboratories and can be utilized in any legal proceeding.

Testing Centers located throughout

520 W PINHOOK RD 1.4 miles

520 W PINHOOK RD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
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427 HEYMANN BLVD 1.5 miles

427 HEYMANN BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
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217 LA RUE FRANCE 2.1 miles

217 LA RUE FRANCE
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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1800 NE EVANGELINE TRWY STE H 6 2.1 miles

1800 NE EVANGELINE TRWY STE H 6
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
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335 DOUCET RD STE A 2.2 miles

335 DOUCET RD STE A
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
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2205 W PINHOOK RD STE 102 2.8 miles

2205 W PINHOOK RD STE 102
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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4414 JOHNSTON ST STE D 3.1 miles

4414 JOHNSTON ST STE D
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
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2501 W PINHOOK RD 3.2 miles

2501 W PINHOOK RD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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1025 KALISTE SALOOM RD STE 100 3.2 miles

1025 KALISTE SALOOM RD STE 100
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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105 INDEPENDENCE BLVD STE 3 3.6 miles

105 INDEPENDENCE BLVD STE 3
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
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2810 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY 3.8 miles

2810 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
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207 WESTMARK BLVD 4.2 miles

207 WESTMARK BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
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3305 W PINHOOK RD 4.3 miles

3305 W PINHOOK RD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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3251 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY 4.4 miles

3251 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
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2916 N UNIVERSITY AVE BLDG B 4.4 miles

2916 N UNIVERSITY AVE BLDG B
LAFAYETTE, LA 70507
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3431 W PINHOOK RD STE B 4.5 miles

3431 W PINHOOK RD STE B
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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151 SOUTHPARK RD 3RD FL 4.7 miles

151 SOUTHPARK RD 3RD FL
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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825 KALISTE SALOOM RD STE 100 BRANDYWINE 1 4.8 miles

825 KALISTE SALOOM RD STE 100 BRANDYWINE 1
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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213 FOUR PARK RD 5.1 miles

213 FOUR PARK RD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70507
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5000 Ambassador Caffery, Building 14 5.4 miles

5000 Ambassador Caffery, Building 14
Lafayette, LA 70508
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4906 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY C-1 5.4 miles

4906 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY C-1
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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4016 HIGHWAY 90 E STE 106 6.0 miles

4016 HIGHWAY 90 E STE 106
BROUSSARD, LA 70518
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210 N MORGAN AVE 6.1 miles

210 N MORGAN AVE
BROUSSARD, LA 70518
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6011 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY 6.2 miles

6011 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
YOUNGSVILLE, LA 70592
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805 ALBERTSON PKWY STE C 6.9 miles

805 ALBERTSON PKWY STE C
BROUSSARD, LA 70518
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2810 BONIN RD 8.3 miles

2810 BONIN RD
YOUNGSVILLE, LA 70592
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319 E MILTON AVE 8.6 miles

319 E MILTON AVE
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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210 CHAMPAGNE BLVD 8.7 miles

210 CHAMPAGNE BLVD
BREAUX BRIDGE, LA 70517
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3660 LORMAND RD 10.0 miles

3660 LORMAND RD
MAURICE, LA 70555
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106 HERITAGE 12.2 miles

106 HERITAGE
BROUSSARD, LA 70518
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600 N. LEWIS 13.2 miles

600 N. LEWIS
NEW IBERIA, LA 70560
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406 N MAIN ST 13.4 miles

406 N MAIN ST
ST MARTINVILLE, LA 70582
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810 S BROADWAY ST 16.4 miles

810 S BROADWAY ST
CHURCH POINT, LA 70525
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1211 COOLIDGE BLVD STE 401 17.0 miles

1211 COOLIDGE BLVD STE 401
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
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1013 EMILE RD 17.5 miles

1013 EMILE RD
SAINT MARTINVILLE, LA 70582
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118 N HOSPITAL DR 18.0 miles

118 N HOSPITAL DR
ABBEVILLE, LA 70510
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121 E SAINT VICTOR ST 18.5 miles

121 E SAINT VICTOR ST
ABBEVILLE, LA 70510
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121 TIVOLI ST 18.6 miles

121 TIVOLI ST
ABBEVILLE, LA 70510
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812 JEFFERSON TER 19.0 miles

812 JEFFERSON TER
NEW IBERIA, LA 70560
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510 JEFFERSON TER STE B 19.0 miles

510 JEFFERSON TER STE B
NEW IBERIA, LA 70560
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709 S LEWIS ST 20.3 miles

709 S LEWIS ST
NEW IBERIA, LA 70560
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1102 E ADMIRAL DOYLE DR STE 11 20.4 miles

1102 E ADMIRAL DOYLE DR STE 11
NEW IBERIA, LA 70560
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1455 WRIGHT AVE 20.6 miles

1455 WRIGHT AVE
CROWLEY, LA 70526
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715 NORTHEASTERN AVE. 20.7 miles

715 NORTHEASTERN AVE.
CROWLEY, LA 70526
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730 N AVENUE K STE 101 20.9 miles

730 N AVENUE K STE 101
CROWLEY, LA 70526
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110 1/2 W 8TH ST 21.2 miles

110 1/2 W 8TH ST
CROWLEY, LA 70526
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2315 E MAIN ST 1ST FLOOR LAB 21.5 miles

2315 E MAIN ST 1ST FLOOR LAB
NEW IBERIA, LA 70560
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204 W NORTH ST 21.9 miles

204 W NORTH ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
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3983 I-49 SERVICE RD 22.0 miles

3983 I-49 SERVICE RD
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
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5620 I 49 N SERVICE RD STE 11 22.0 miles

5620 I 49 N SERVICE RD STE 11
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
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3921 I 49 S SERVICE RD 22.0 miles

3921 I 49 S SERVICE RD
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
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827 N UNION ST 22.2 miles

827 N UNION ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
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1310 W 7TH ST 22.3 miles

1310 W 7TH ST
KAPLAN, LA 70548
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539 E PRUDHOMME ST 22.5 miles

539 E PRUDHOMME ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Categories: OPELOUSAS LA

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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 Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing

Drug, alcohol, and DNA testing are three distinct types of biomedical tests that serve important roles in healthcare, legal, employment, and personal settings. Each type of testing helps in making informed decisions, ensuring safety, and understanding genetic information. Here, we explore the purposes and applications of these tests in a consumer context.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and alcohol testing are commonly used to detect the presence of illicit substances or alcohol in an individual's system. These tests are crucial in various professional and legal scenarios to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

  • Drug Testing: Typically involves analyzing urine, blood, hair, or saliva to detect illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medications. Common in employment settings, particularly for positions involving public safety, and in compliance with legal requirements such as those enforced by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
  • Alcohol Testing: Measures blood alcohol content (BAC) through breath, blood, or urine tests. This is essential for enforcing drinking and driving laws, workplace policies, and in treatment programs for alcohol misuse.

DNA Testing

DNA testing involves analyzing a person's genetic material to gather information about ancestry, identify genetic disorders, establish family relationships, or aid in forensic investigations.

  1. Ancestry and Genealogy: Helps individuals trace family roots and understand ethnic backgrounds.
  2. Medical Testing: Identifies genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, aiding in early diagnosis and management of diseases.
  3. Paternity and Relationship Testing: Determines biological relationships, commonly used in paternity disputes and adoption cases.
  4. Forensic Testing: Assists in criminal investigations by identifying suspects or victims through genetic fingerprints.

Applications and Importance

These tests play pivotal roles in various sectors:

  • Healthcare: Drug and DNA testing contribute to diagnosing diseases, managing treatment plans, and preventive health care.
  • Legal and Forensic: Crucial in legal proceedings, including criminal justice, custody cases, and legal determinations of impairment.
  • Employment: Employers utilize drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe and productive workplace, especially in industries where safety is paramount.

In summary, drug, alcohol, and DNA testing provide essential data that helps protect public safety, enforce laws, and uncover important personal and health information. Each type of testing is governed by specific standards to ensure accuracy, privacy, and ethical handling of results.

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Local Area Info: Lafayette, Louisiana

Lafayette (/?l??fi???t, ?læf-/, French: [lafaj?t]) is a city in and the parish seat of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, located along the Vermilion River in the southwestern part of the state. The city of Lafayette is the fourth-largest in the state, with a population of 127,657 according to 2015 U.S. Census estimates. It is the principal city of the Lafayette, Louisiana Metropolitan Statistical Area, with a 2015 estimated population of 490,488. The larger trade area or Combined Statistical Area of Lafayette-Opelousas-Morgan City CSA was 627,146 in 2015. Its nickname is The Hub City.

The Attakapas Native Americans inhabited this area at the time of European encounter. French colonists founded the first European settlement, Petit Manchac, a trading post along the Vermilion River. In the late eighteenth century, numerous Acadian refugees settled in this area, after being expelled from Canada after Great Britain defeated France in the Seven Years' War. They intermarried with other settlers, forming what is known as Cajun culture, which continued as strongly French language and Catholic religion.

Jean Mouton, of Acadian descent, donated land to the Catholic church for construction of a small Catholic chapel at this site. In 1824 this area was selected for the Lafayette Parish seat and known as Vermilionville, for its location on the river. In 1836 the Louisiana Legislature granted it incorporation.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 126,848 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +15.0%

Population (female): 65,462

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Lafayette: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 21.4%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 205 registered sex offenders living in Lafayette, Louisiana as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lafayette is 618 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lo

Ancestries: Ancestries: French (16.5%), American (9.4%), French Canadian (4.3%), English (4.0%), German (3.0%), Cajun (2.5%).

Elevation: 41 feet

Land Area: 47.6 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $41,964 (it was $35,996 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $28,800 (it was $21,031 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $193,000 (it was $99,800 in 2000) Lafayette:$193,000LA:$162,500

Races:
      White alone - 75,910 - 59.8%
      Black alone - 40,295 - 31.7%
      Hispanic - 5,432 - 4.3%
      Asian alone - 2,706 - 2.1%
      Two or more races - 2,184 - 1.7%
      American Indian alone - 243 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 246 - 0.2%

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