Opelousas, LA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 16,323 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (female): 8,525

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 45.3%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 100 registered sex offenders living in Opelousas, Louisiana as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Opelousas is 167 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: French Canadian (5.7%), French (2.4%), American (1.8%), Italian (1.1%), English (1.1%).

Elevation: 70 feet

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 70570

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $21,435 (it was $14,717 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $15,070 (it was $9,957 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $103,491 (it was $50,600 in 2000) Opelousas:$103,491LA:$162,500

Races:
      Black alone - 12,817 - 77.4%
      White alone - 3,227 - 19.5%
      Two or more races - 189 - 1.1%
      Hispanic - 174 - 1.1%
      Asian alone - 127 - 0.8%
      Other race alone - 80 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 23 - 0.1%

In the city, the population was distributed as 30.3% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.4 males.

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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)

Opelousas, Louisiana Drug Testing

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10 Panel Drug Test, Opelousas, LA

Accredited Drug Testing provides a 10-panel drug test at testing centers located in Opelousas LA and throughout the local area. Same day service is available, and most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. DOT drug testing and ETG Alcohol testing is also available.

204 W NORTH ST 0.2 miles

204 W NORTH ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
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827 N UNION ST 0.5 miles

827 N UNION ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
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539 E PRUDHOMME ST 0.8 miles

539 E PRUDHOMME ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
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3983 I-49 SERVICE RD 1.4 miles

3983 I-49 SERVICE RD
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
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5620 I 49 N SERVICE RD STE 11 1.4 miles

5620 I 49 N SERVICE RD STE 11
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
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3921 I 49 S SERVICE RD 1.4 miles

3921 I 49 S SERVICE RD
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
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1211 COOLIDGE BLVD STE 401 12.3 miles

1211 COOLIDGE BLVD STE 401
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
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810 S BROADWAY ST 12.3 miles

810 S BROADWAY ST
CHURCH POINT, LA 70525
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VILLE PLATTE, LA 70586
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800 E MAIN ST
VILLE PLATTE, LA 70586
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1008 W MAIN ST
VILLE PLATTE, LA 70586
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213 FOUR PARK RD 16.6 miles

213 FOUR PARK RD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70507
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2916 N UNIVERSITY AVE BLDG B 17.5 miles

2916 N UNIVERSITY AVE BLDG B
LAFAYETTE, LA 70507
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151 LEON AVE 18.7 miles

151 LEON AVE
EUNICE, LA 70535
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BROUSSARD, LA 70518
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164 KIM DR 19.7 miles

164 KIM DR
MELVILLE, LA 71353
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102 E MAPLE AVE 20.1 miles

102 E MAPLE AVE
EUNICE, LA 70535
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210 CHAMPAGNE BLVD 20.8 miles

210 CHAMPAGNE BLVD
BREAUX BRIDGE, LA 70517
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1800 NE EVANGELINE TRWY STE H 6 20.9 miles

1800 NE EVANGELINE TRWY STE H 6
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
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520 W PINHOOK RD 23.1 miles

520 W PINHOOK RD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
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427 HEYMANN BLVD 23.1 miles

427 HEYMANN BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
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335 DOUCET RD STE A 23.2 miles

335 DOUCET RD STE A
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
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2810 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY 23.2 miles

2810 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
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105 INDEPENDENCE BLVD STE 3 23.2 miles

105 INDEPENDENCE BLVD STE 3
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
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4414 JOHNSTON ST STE D 23.5 miles

4414 JOHNSTON ST STE D
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
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217 LA RUE FRANCE 23.8 miles

217 LA RUE FRANCE
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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207 WESTMARK BLVD 24.1 miles

207 WESTMARK BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
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3251 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY 24.3 miles

3251 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
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2205 W PINHOOK RD STE 102 24.5 miles

2205 W PINHOOK RD STE 102
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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1025 KALISTE SALOOM RD STE 100 24.7 miles

1025 KALISTE SALOOM RD STE 100
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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2501 W PINHOOK RD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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Urine drug testing is the most common and customizable screening method available in the drug testing world. Many times, drug tests are ordered from companies, courts, or individuals without knowing what drug panel is needing to be analyzed.

The most common drug panel options include the 5,10, 12, 14 and 17 panel drug tests but we also offer specialized and customized panels based on your specific need and we are here to discuss exactly what is tested in each type of drug test panel.

Urine or Hair Drug Testing in Opelousas, LA - You Choose!

The detection period for a urine drug test is 1-5 days. However, hair drug testing is becoming more common because the detection period for a standard hair test can be up to 90 days. You must have at least an inch and a half of hair (1.5 inches) on your head or body hair may be used when conducting a hair drug test.

Facts About 10 Panel Drug Test

  • The most cost-effective option in the workplace
  • Most common and customizable screening method
  • Detects recent drug use
  • Available in instant or lab based testing options

Remember that many opioid addictions lead to further drug use, including heroin, so you may find that a standard 5 and 10 panel is not fulfilling your needs. In this case, consider a 12-panel drug test, which tests for additional opiates and painkillers that would not show up on a test with fewer panels.

A urine drug test detects recent drug use and is currently the only testing method that is approved for federally mandated drug testing.(5 panel DOT drug Test) Urine testing is appropriate for all testing reasons, from pre-employment to random to post-accident - and can be performed for a wide range of illicit and prescription drugs.

What drug are tested for in a 10 Panel Drug Test?

The drugs tested in a10 panel urine drug test include:

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • MDA
  • Methadone
  • Methaqualone
  • Opiates
  • PCP
  • Propoxyphene

The standard 10 panel drug test is typically collected at a collection site and analyzed at a SAMHSA Certified Laboratory. If you need a rapid results test, the 10 panel is available for a rapid result in most areas Nationwide. Results for a rapid results test are typically available the same business day (for negative results) and if a non-negative result exist, we send the specimen to the lab to perform confirmation testing at no additional charge.

What is a drug test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen such as urine, hair, blood, breath, finger nail and oral fluid/saliva. The common procedure for a drug test is to have a donor provide a specimen to a drug testing collection specialist, complete a chain of custody form and then the collector will send by carrier the specimen to a laboratory for analysis and a determination if the specimen is negative or positive. Although there many laboratories in the United States which provide drug testing analysis, it is recommended that only a laboratory that is SAMHSA Certified is to be used when determining a drug testing result.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

In the case of life-threatening symptoms, unconsciousness, or bizarre behavior in an emergency situation, screening for common drugs and toxins may help find the cause, called a toxicology test or tox screen to denote the broader area of possible substances beyond just self-administered drugs. These tests can also be done post-mortem during an autopsy in cases where a death was not expected. The test is usually done within 96 h (4 days) after the desire for the test is realized. Both a urine sample and a blood sample may be tested.

ADT offers 10 panel urine drug tests in Opelousas, LA.
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Opelousas Drug Testing locations

To schedule a 5, 10, 12, 14 or 17 panel urine or hair drug test at a testing center in Opelousas LA, please call (800) 221-4291 or schedule online.

Local Opelousas Information

Local Area Info: Opelousas, Louisiana

Opelousas (French: Les Opelousas) is a small city in and the parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. Interstate 49 and U.S. Route 190 were constructed with a junction here. The population was 22,860 at the 2000 census. In 2004 the city annexed territory and population expected to give it more than 25,000 people in total. In the 2010 census, the population was 16,634. Opelousas is the principal city for the Opelousas-Eunice Micropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 92,178 in 2008. Opelousas is also the third-largest city in the Lafayette-Acadiana Combined Statistical Area, which has a population of 537,947.

With an area of 7.5 square miles, Opelousas is the most densely populated incorporated city in Louisiana. Founded by French colonists in 1720, Opelousas is Louisiana's third-oldest city. The city served as a major trading post between New Orleans and Natchitoches in the 18th and 19th centuries. Historically an area of settlement by French Creoles, Creoles of color, and Acadians, Opelousas is the center of zydeco music. It celebrates its heritage at the Creole Heritage Folklife Center, one of the destinations on the new Louisiana African American Heritage Trail. It is also the location of the Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino.

The city calls itself "the spice capital of the world", with production and sale of seasonings such as Tony Chachere's products, Targil Seasonings, Savoie's cajun meats and products, and LouAna Cooking Oil. Opelousas was the site of one of the nation's two Yoohoo factories until it closed in 2009.

Show Regional Data

Population (total): Population in 2017: 16,323 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (female): 8,525

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 45.3%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 100 registered sex offenders living in Opelousas, Louisiana as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Opelousas is 167 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: French Canadian (5.7%), French (2.4%), American (1.8%), Italian (1.1%), English (1.1%).

Elevation: 70 feet

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 70570

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $21,435 (it was $14,717 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $15,070 (it was $9,957 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $103,491 (it was $50,600 in 2000) Opelousas:$103,491LA:$162,500

Races:
      Black alone - 12,817 - 77.4%
      White alone - 3,227 - 19.5%
      Two or more races - 189 - 1.1%
      Hispanic - 174 - 1.1%
      Asian alone - 127 - 0.8%
      Other race alone - 80 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 23 - 0.1%

In the city, the population was distributed as 30.3% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.4 males.