Galax, VA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 3,177

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $563.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 25.0%

Poverty (breakdown): (24.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 22.6% for Black residents, 26.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.1% for other race residents, 64.9% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (40.6%), English (5.8%), German (4.3%), Irish (2.5%), Italian (1.7%), Scotch-Irish (1.6%).

Land Area: 8.23 square miles.

Zip Codes: 24333

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $43,273 (it was $28,236 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $27,247 (it was $17,447 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $144,755 (it was $62,900 in 2000) Galax:$144,755VA:$273,400

Races:
      White alone - 5,072 - 72.6%
      Hispanic - 1,305 - 18.7%
      Black alone - 478 - 6.8%
      Two or more races - 105 - 1.5%
      Asian alone - 8 - 0.1%
      American Indian alone - 3 - 0.04%

In the 2000s, Galax and other small neighboring communities in southwestern Virginia joined with private businesses to create the Wired Road Authority, a public-private partnership that in 2009 created open-access, integrated regional broadband network with 100-megabit connections and in 2013 created gigabit connections. This was part of an economic-development effort.

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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 Galax, VA

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

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 Galax, VA - You Choose!

Our on-site drug testing services in Galax, VA 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 Galax, VA?

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

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 Galax, VA, we also have drug testing centers available at the following locations.

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Local Area Info: Galax, Virginia

Galax /??e?læks/ is an independent city in the southwestern part of the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,042. In 2015 the estimated population was 6,941.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Galax with neighboring Carroll County for statistical purposes. Galax is bounded to the northeast by Carroll County and to the southwest by Grayson County.

The area that later became Galax was part of an 800-acre (320 ha) land grant given to James Buchanan in 1756 by the English Crown. The first plat map for Galax is dated December 1903; The town founders selected the site for the city on a wide expanse of meadowland bisected by Chestnut Creek and sitting at an altitude of 2,500 feet on a plateau. The Virginia General Assembly officially chartered the town of Galax in 1906.

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Population (male): 3,177

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $563.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 25.0%

Poverty (breakdown): (24.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 22.6% for Black residents, 26.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.1% for other race residents, 64.9% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (40.6%), English (5.8%), German (4.3%), Irish (2.5%), Italian (1.7%), Scotch-Irish (1.6%).

Land Area: 8.23 square miles.

Zip Codes: 24333

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $43,273 (it was $28,236 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $27,247 (it was $17,447 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $144,755 (it was $62,900 in 2000) Galax:$144,755VA:$273,400

Races:
      White alone - 5,072 - 72.6%
      Hispanic - 1,305 - 18.7%
      Black alone - 478 - 6.8%
      Two or more races - 105 - 1.5%
      Asian alone - 8 - 0.1%
      American Indian alone - 3 - 0.04%

In the 2000s, Galax and other small neighboring communities in southwestern Virginia joined with private businesses to create the Wired Road Authority, a public-private partnership that in 2009 created open-access, integrated regional broadband network with 100-megabit connections and in 2013 created gigabit connections. This was part of an economic-development effort.

(800) 221-4291