San Diego, CA Drug Testing

San Diego, CA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 698,864

Median Age: 34.5 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,642.

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (2.9%), American (2.9%), Irish (2.4%), European (2.2%), Italian (2.1%), English (1.9%).

Elevation: 40 feet

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $76,662 (it was $45,733 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $39,325 (it was $23,609 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $600,300 (it was $220,000 in 2000) San Diego:$600,300CA:$509,400

In 1821, Mexico won its independence from Spain, and San Diego became part of the Mexican territory of Alta California. In 1822, Mexico began its attempt to extend its authority over the coastal territory of Alta California. The fort on Presidio Hill was gradually abandoned, while the town of San Diego grew up on the level land below Presidio Hill. The Mission was secularized by the Mexican government in 1834, and most of the Mission lands were granted to former soldiers. The 432 residents of the town petitioned the governor to form a pueblo, and Juan María Osuna was elected the first alcalde ("municipal magistrate"), defeating Pío Pico in the vote. (See, List of pre-statehood mayors of San Diego.) However, San Diego had been losing population throughout the 1830s and in 1838 the town lost its pueblo status because its size dropped to an estimated 100 to 150 residents. Beyond town Mexican land grants expanded the number of California ranchos that modestly added to the local economy.

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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)

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San Diego, California Drug and Alcohol Testing Centers

If you are an employer or individual in need of a Drug or Alcohol Test in San Diego, CA or the surrounding areas, Accredited Drug Testing has multiple drug and alcohol testing locations within minutes of your home or office. Our local San Diego, CA drug testing centers offer urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for companies in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons, probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and the process to schedule a test is fast and easy. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood, ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours and all tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified Laboratory and verified by our Medical Review Officers (MRO's). Rapid/instant result testing is also available at many of our San Diego, CA testing centers. We also offer onsite mobile drug testing for employers needing to test multiple employees at one time.

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San Diego Drug Testing locations

250 MARKET ST 0.3 miles

250 MARKET ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

300 FIR ST 0.7 miles

300 FIR ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

250 PROSPECT PL 1.5 miles

250 PROSPECT PL
CORONADO, CA 92118
Categories: CORONADO CA

3930 4TH AVE STE 200 2.3 miles

3930 4TH AVE STE 200
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

3969 4TH AVE STE 302 2.3 miles

3969 4TH AVE STE 302
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

330 LEWIS ST STE 100 2.5 miles

330 LEWIS ST STE 100
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

200 W ARBOR DR 2.6 miles

200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

5333 MISSION CENTER RD STE 100 3.5 miles

5333 MISSION CENTER RD STE 100
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

1370 ROSECRANS ST 3.8 miles

1370 ROSECRANS ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92106
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

408 W 8TH ST 4.1 miles

408 W 8TH ST
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
Categories: NATIONAL CITY CA

2667 CAMINO DEL RIO S STE 100H 4.2 miles

2667 CAMINO DEL RIO S STE 100H
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

2815 CAMINO DEL RIO S Ste 1A 4.2 miles

2815 CAMINO DEL RIO S Ste 1A
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

3505 CAMINO DEL RIO S STE 208 4.2 miles

3505 CAMINO DEL RIO S STE 208
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

2400 E 4TH ST 5.2 miles

2400 E 4TH ST
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
Categories: NATIONAL CITY CA

102 MILE OF CARS WAY 5.2 miles

102 MILE OF CARS WAY
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
Categories: NATIONAL CITY CA

2020 Genesee Ave 2nd Floor 5.3 miles

2020 Genesee Ave 2nd Floor
San Diego, CA 92123
Categories: San Diego CA

1000 EUCLID AVE STE B 5.5 miles

1000 EUCLID AVE STE B
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
Categories: NATIONAL CITY CA

7901 FROST ST 5.9 miles

7901 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

8008 FROST ST STE 106 5.9 miles

8008 FROST ST STE 106
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

7930 FROST ST STE 406 5.9 miles

7930 FROST ST STE 406
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

4510 VIEWRIDGE AVE OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE BUSINESS OFFICE 6.5 miles

4510 VIEWRIDGE AVE OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE BUSINESS OFFICE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

4647 ZION AVE FL 1 6.7 miles

4647 ZION AVE FL 1
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

3737 MORAGA AVE STE A206 7.0 miles

3737 MORAGA AVE STE A206
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

7995 ARMOUR ST 7.2 miles

7995 ARMOUR ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

88 E BONITA RD STE E 7.4 miles

88 E BONITA RD STE E
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
Categories: CHULA VISTA CA

480 4th Ave Ste 101, 7.4 miles

480 4th Ave Ste 101,
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Categories: Chula Vista CA

4490 FANUEL ST 7.4 miles

4490 FANUEL ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92109
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

435 H ST 7.4 miles

435 H ST
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
Categories: CHULA VISTA CA

374 H ST. STE 103 7.5 miles

374 H ST. STE 103
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
Categories: CHULA VISTA CA

7370 OPPORTUNITY RD STE G 7.6 miles

7370 OPPORTUNITY RD STE G
SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

525 3RD AVE Second Floor 8.2 miles

525 3RD AVE Second Floor
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
Categories: CHULA VISTA CA

5575 RUFFIN RD STE 230 8.6 miles

5575 RUFFIN RD STE 230
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

5575 RUFFIN RD STE 100 8.6 miles

5575 RUFFIN RD STE 100
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

9620 CHESAPEAKE DR STE 104 8.7 miles

9620 CHESAPEAKE DR STE 104
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

1111 BROADWAY STE 305 8.8 miles

1111 BROADWAY STE 305
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911
Categories: CHULA VISTA CA

8090 PARKWAY DR 9.2 miles

8090 PARKWAY DR
LA MESA, CA 91942
Categories: LA MESA CA

5525 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 601 10.0 miles

5525 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 601
La Mesa, CA 91942
Categories: La Mesa CA

5103 Garfield St, 10.0 miles

5103 Garfield St,
La Mesa, CA 91941
Categories: La Mesa CA

4510 EXECUTIVE DR STE 107 11.4 miles

4510 EXECUTIVE DR STE 107
SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

4650 PALM AVE FL 1 11.6 miles

4650 PALM AVE FL 1
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

7590 MIRAMAR RD STE C 11.6 miles

7590 MIRAMAR RD STE C
SAN DIEGO, CA 92126
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

9300 CAMPUS POINT DR 11.9 miles

9300 CAMPUS POINT DR
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Categories: LA JOLLA CA

9888 GENESEE AVE 12.1 miles

9888 GENESEE AVE
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Categories: LA JOLLA CA

891 KUHN DR STE 111 12.3 miles

891 KUHN DR STE 111
CHULA VISTA, CA 91914
Categories: CHULA VISTA CA

10666 N TORREY PINES RD 12.8 miles

10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Categories: LA JOLLA CA

10350 Barnes Canyon Rd Ste 200 12.9 miles

10350 Barnes Canyon Rd Ste 200
SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

9745 PROSPECT AVE STE 100 13.1 miles

9745 PROSPECT AVE STE 100
SANTEE, CA 92071
Categories: SANTEE CA

10243 GENETIC CENTER DR 13.2 miles

10243 GENETIC CENTER DR
San Diego, CA 92121
Categories: San Diego CA

10737 CAMINO RUIZ STE 140 13.8 miles

10737 CAMINO RUIZ STE 140
SAN DIEGO, CA 92126
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

2520 CACTUS RD STE C 15.2 miles

2520 CACTUS RD STE C
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

1625 E MAIN ST STE 100 15.5 miles

1625 E MAIN ST STE 100
EL CAJON, CA 92021
Categories: EL CAJON CA

1625 E MAIN ST STE 203 15.6 miles

1625 E MAIN ST STE 203
EL CAJON, CA 92021
Categories: EL CAJON CA

10605 SCRIPPS POWAY PKWY STE C 15.8 miles

10605 SCRIPPS POWAY PKWY STE C
SAN DIEGO, CA 92131
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

820 Jamachard Dr Ste 103 17.0 miles

820 Jamachard Dr Ste 103
El Cajon, CA 92019
Categories: El Cajon CA

11895 AVENUE OF INDUSTRY 19.7 miles

11895 AVENUE OF INDUSTRY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92128
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

15611 POMERADO RD Ste 525 20.4 miles

15611 POMERADO RD Ste 525
POWAY, CA 92064
Categories: POWAY CA

15611 POMERADO RD 20.4 miles

15611 POMERADO RD
POWAY, CA 92064
Categories: POWAY CA

15615 POMERADO RD 20.4 miles

15615 POMERADO RD
POWAY, CA 92064
Categories: POWAY CA

16950 VIA TAZON 21.8 miles

16950 VIA TAZON
SAN DIEGO, CA 92127
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

351 SANTA FE DR STE 210 23.2 miles

351 SANTA FE DR STE 210
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Categories: ENCINITAS CA

354 SANTA FE DR 23.2 miles

354 SANTA FE DR
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Categories: ENCINITAS CA

3257 Camino De Los Coches Ste, 25.3 miles

3257 Camino De Los Coches Ste,
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Categories: Carlsbad CA

1855 LOTUS CT 26.9 miles

1855 LOTUS CT
CARLSBAD, CA 92011
Categories: CARLSBAD CA

860 W VALLEY PKWY STE 150 28.1 miles

860 W VALLEY PKWY STE 150
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
Categories: ESCONDIDO CA

2185 CITRACADO PKWY 28.1 miles

2185 CITRACADO PKWY
ESCONDIDO, CA 92029
Categories: ESCONDIDO CA

400 CRAVEN RD 28.4 miles

400 CRAVEN RD
SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
Categories: SAN MARCOS CA

120 CRAVEN RD STE 101 28.5 miles

120 CRAVEN RD STE 101
SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
Categories: SAN MARCOS CA

555 E VALLEY PKWY STE 3 28.8 miles

555 E VALLEY PKWY STE 3
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
Categories: ESCONDIDO CA

740 NORDAHL RD STE 131 28.9 miles

740 NORDAHL RD STE 131
SAN MARCOS, CA 92069
Categories: SAN MARCOS CA

577 S RANCHO SANTA FE RD STE 102 STE 102 29.1 miles

577 S RANCHO SANTA FE RD STE 102 STE 102
SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
Categories: SAN MARCOS CA

1595 GRAND AVE STE 109 29.7 miles

1595 GRAND AVE STE 109
SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
Categories: SAN MARCOS CA

5810 El Camino Real Ste A 29.7 miles

5810 El Camino Real Ste A
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Categories: Carlsbad CA

902 Sycamore Ave Ste 201, 30.9 miles

902 Sycamore Ave Ste 201,
Vista, CA 92081
Categories: Vista CA

2804 ROOSEVELT ST 32.7 miles

2804 ROOSEVELT ST
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
Categories: CARLSBAD CA

958 POSTAL WAY STE 6 33.1 miles

958 POSTAL WAY STE 6
VISTA, CA 92083
Categories: VISTA CA

3910 Vista Way Ste 106 33.2 miles

3910 Vista Way Ste 106
Oceanside, CA 92056
Categories: Oceanside CA

4002 VISTA WAY 33.3 miles

4002 VISTA WAY
OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
Categories: OCEANSIDE CA

130 CEDAR RD STE 200 33.3 miles

130 CEDAR RD STE 200
VISTA, CA 92083
Categories: VISTA CA

2000 WESTWOOD RD 33.6 miles

2000 WESTWOOD RD
VISTA, CA 92083
Categories: VISTA CA

2122 S EL CAMINO REAL STE 100 34.1 miles

2122 S EL CAMINO REAL STE 100
OCEANSIDE, CA 92054
Categories: OCEANSIDE CA

840 TOWNSITE DR 34.4 miles

840 TOWNSITE DR
VISTA, CA 92084
Categories: VISTA CA

4171 OCEANSIDE BLVD Ste 109 35.2 miles

4171 OCEANSIDE BLVD Ste 109
OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
Categories: OCEANSIDE CA

1430 Division St 35.2 miles

1430 Division St
Vista, CA 92081
Categories: Vista CA

585 Arthur Ave 38.2 miles

585 Arthur Ave
Oceanside, CA 92057
Categories: Oceanside CA

PO BOX 2798 44.8 miles

PO BOX 2798
FALLBROOK, CA 92088
Categories: FALLBROOK CA

1116 S MAIN AVE 45.6 miles

1116 S MAIN AVE
FALLBROOK, CA 92028
Categories: FALLBROOK CA

624 E ELDER ST 46.2 miles

624 E ELDER ST
FALLBROOK, CA 92028
Categories: FALLBROOK CA

For additional testing center locations, please call (800) 221-4291

With our talented team of drug testing specialists, you can always count on receiving a professional and knowledgeable experience delivered each time with the utmost respect for confidentiality.

Every day we work closely with companies of all sizes and all industries, as well as with third party administrators and individuals in need of an San Diego drug test. Our comprehensive portfolio of San Diego drug testing and San Diego alcohol screening services is designed to always meet your testing needs.

Services provided at our San Diego drug testing, alcohol testing and DNA testing are designed to be your "One Stop Shopping" for all of your San Diego drug testing needs.

San Diego Drug Testing Services

Our San Diego, CA drug testing centers provide a wide variety of standard drug and alcohol tests, as well as customized drug screening to meet a specific need. Our standard drug test is a 5 panel, 9 panel, 10 panel, 11 panel and 12 panel drug screen which can also be expanded to look for additional opiates, prescription drugs, K2, spice and bath salts.

If you are not sure of what specific San Diego, CA drug test you need, please speak with one of our trained professionals to review some of the many options available to you at our San Diego Accredited Drug Testing centers. San Diego testing centers are located throughout San Diego, CA and the surrounding areas and our ADT staff members are committed to providing affordable, convenient and confidential drug, alcohol and DNA testing services.

About San Diego

Local Area Info: San Diego

San Diego (/?sæn di?e??o?/; Spanish for "Saint Didacus"; Spanish: [san ?dje?o]) is a city in the U.S. state of California. It is in San Diego County, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, approximately 120 miles (190 km) south of Los Angeles and immediately adjacent to the border with Mexico.

With an estimated population of 1,419,516 as of July 1, 2017, San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest in California. It is part of the San Diego–Tijuana conurbation, the second-largest transborder agglomeration between the U.S. and a bordering country after Detroit–Windsor, with a population of 4,922,723 people. The city is known for its mild year-round climate, natural deep-water harbor, extensive beaches, long association with the United States Navy, and recent emergence as a healthcare and biotechnology development center.

San Diego has been called "the birthplace of California". Historically home to the Kumeyaay people, it was the first site visited by Europeans on what is now the West Coast of the United States. Upon landing in San Diego Bay in 1542, Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo claimed the area for Spain, forming the basis for the settlement of Alta California 200 years later. The Presidio and Mission San Diego de Alcalá, founded in 1769, formed the first European settlement in what is now California. In 1821, San Diego became part of the newly independent Mexico, which reformed as the First Mexican Republic two years later. California became part of the United States in 1848 following the Mexican–American War and was admitted to the union as a state in 1850.

San Diego Employee Drug Testing

Businesses that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace.

The benefits of being a true Drug Free Workplace can include but are not limited to:

  • Enhanced Employee Performance
  • Reduced Job-Related Accidents
  • Reduced Employee Absenteeism
  • Lower Workers Compensation Rates
  • Improved Employee Moral
  • Customer Satisfaction

In addition, many companies regardless of size report that being a Drug Free Workplace has increased the quality of job applicants and improved the overall workplace environment.

Also many states such as Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina, Virginia, Wyoming, Ohio, Alabama, Arkansas, Washington provide by law a discount on workers compensation insurance rates provided a business qualifies as a Drug Free Workplace in accordance with state law.

States Which Provide Workers Compensation Discounts for Drug Free Workplace Programs

Locations Testing
Alabama 5% Arkansas 5% Florida 5%
Kentucky 5% Misissippi 5% Ohio 5%
Tennessee 5% Virginia 5% Washington 5%

Accredited Drug Testing Inc will work with your insurance agent to ensure that any available discounts are provided for implementing and properly maintaining a drug free workplace.

Any company can benefit by being a Drug Free Workplace regardless of the number of employees, but it is crucially important that any business that wishes to be a Drug Free Workplace maintain the program properly.

A properly maintained Drug Free Workplace should include the following:

  • A written Drug Free Workplace Policy
  • Employee Drug Testing
  • Employee Education
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employee Assistance Program(EAP)
  • Drug Free Workplace Signage

Studies have shown that substance abuse among employees has serious repercussions for both the working environment and the economic success of the business.

As a result of drug and alcohol abuse, employers see increased costs related to medical fees, absenteeism and overall productivity.

San Diego companies regardless of size wishing to implement a Drug Free Workplace can contact Accredited Drug Testing and ADT can schedule all drug tests and manage the entire Drug Free Workplace program for our clients. Simply speak with an ADT drug testing representative and tell them you are interested in our San Diego drug testing services and programs.

When it comes to employee drug testing, we recognize the importance of convenience and confidentiality. For that reason, we offer online scheduling and delivery of test results, which allow employers to utilize our services from the convenience of their office.

In addition, we also provide Mobile Drug Testing that brings our San Diego drug testing services right to your place of business. These on-site services are able to ensure maximum employee participation as well as minimum disruption to the work day. (Additional fees may apply).

San Diego Alcohol Testing

In addition to offering San Diego drug testing in , ADT also offers urine, saliva, breath and ETG alcohol testing for DOT and NON-DOT requirements.

San Diego DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing

As a National drug and alcohol testing company, the staff of Accredited Drug Testing Inc is certified and qualified in DOT drug and alcohol testing collections and our in-house staff are fully knowledgeable of DOT 49 CFR Part 40. All DOT tests include test collections by a qualified ADT technician, SAMHSA certified laboratory analysis and verification by a qualified Medical Review Officer.

Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT required 5 panel urine tests, breath alcohol tests, consortium/random pool membership and all Federal Chain of Custody documents. If you need a DOT drug or alcohol test, simply call the ADT office and speak with one of our DOT drug testing specialists.

DOT Drug Testing San Diego

To review DOT 49 CFR Part 40 Drug and Alcohol Regulations Click Here

ADT can schedule and manage all of your DOT and NON-DOT drug testing needs Nationwide, anywhere and at anytime.

Additional Services-Background Checks and Physicals

In addition, to San Diego drug testing, San Diego alcohol testing and San Diego DNA testing, Accredited Drug Testing Inc also provides background checks for employers conducting employee screenings.

Accredited Drug Testing also provides Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals for CDL truck drivers(49 CFR, Part 40) or companies in need of Return To Duty or Job Fitness exams.

"One Stop Shopping" for all of your San Diego, CA Drug Testing Needs

If you are a HR/Office manager needing employee drug testing, a school, government agency or simply an individual in need of a drug or alcohol test, Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides drug testing for pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, post accident, court ordered or any other drug testing need, Call Accredited Drug Testing today (800)221-4291

Show Regional Data

Population (female): 698,864

Median Age: 34.5 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,642.

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (2.9%), American (2.9%), Irish (2.4%), European (2.2%), Italian (2.1%), English (1.9%).

Elevation: 40 feet

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $76,662 (it was $45,733 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $39,325 (it was $23,609 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $600,300 (it was $220,000 in 2000) San Diego:$600,300CA:$509,400

In 1821, Mexico won its independence from Spain, and San Diego became part of the Mexican territory of Alta California. In 1822, Mexico began its attempt to extend its authority over the coastal territory of Alta California. The fort on Presidio Hill was gradually abandoned, while the town of San Diego grew up on the level land below Presidio Hill. The Mission was secularized by the Mexican government in 1834, and most of the Mission lands were granted to former soldiers. The 432 residents of the town petitioned the governor to form a pueblo, and Juan María Osuna was elected the first alcalde ("municipal magistrate"), defeating Pío Pico in the vote. (See, List of pre-statehood mayors of San Diego.) However, San Diego had been losing population throughout the 1830s and in 1838 the town lost its pueblo status because its size dropped to an estimated 100 to 150 residents. Beyond town Mexican land grants expanded the number of California ranchos that modestly added to the local economy.