Homestead, FL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 35,626

Population (female): 34,281

Median Age: 32.1 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,303.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Homestead: 108.1 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 24.1%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Florida and other state lists, there were 207 registered sex offenders living in Homestead, Florida as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Homestead is 323 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: Haitian (4.3%), American (3.6%), Jamaican (2.0%), English (1.5%), German (1.1%).

Elevation: 7 feet

Land Area: 14.3 square miles.

Zip Codes: 33030, 33033

Races:
      Hispanic - 38,078 - 62.9%
      Black alone - 11,132 - 18.4%
      White alone - 9,684 - 16.0%
      Asian alone - 684 - 1.1%
      Two or more races - 657 - 1.1%
      Other race alone - 136 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 77 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 64 - 0.1%

Major east-west streets within Homestead include SW 304th Street / NE & NW 15th Street (Kings Highway), SW 312th Street / NE & NW 8th Street (Campbell Drive), SW 320th Street (Mowry Drive), SW 328th Street / SE & SW 8th Street (North Canal Drive / Lucy Street), and SW 344th Street / SE 24th Street (Palm Drive).[citation needed]

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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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1448 N KROME AVE STE 101 1.1 miles

1448 N KROME AVE STE 101
FLORIDA CITY, FL 33034
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10720 CARIBBEAN BLVD STE 430 10.2 miles

10720 CARIBBEAN BLVD STE 430
CUTLER BAY, FL 33189
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15190 SW 136TH ST STE 5 12.1 miles

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MIAMI, FL 33196
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9781 WAYNE AVE 12.2 miles

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PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
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Cutler Bay, FL 33157
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MIAMI, FL 33176
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PINECREST, FL 33156
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9995 SW 72nd St Ste 202 17.8 miles

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Miami, FL 33173
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MIAMI, FL 33185
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7887 N KENDALL DR STE 102 18.0 miles

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MIAMI, FL 33156
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7400 N KENDALL DR STE 105 18.3 miles

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MIAMI, FL 33156
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5980 SW 49TH ST 21.2 miles

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MIAMI, FL 33155
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9600 SW 8TH ST STE 32 21.7 miles

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MIAMI, FL 33174
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9971 W FLAGLER ST 22.1 miles

9971 W FLAGLER ST
MIAMI, FL 33174
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6741 CORAL WAY STE 45 22.1 miles

6741 CORAL WAY STE 45
MIAMI, FL 33155
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3750 S DIXIE HWY STE 104 22.9 miles

3750 S DIXIE HWY STE 104
MIAMI, FL 33133
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2645 SW 37TH AVE STE 502 23.5 miles

2645 SW 37TH AVE STE 502
MIAMI, FL 33133
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8301 NW 12TH ST 23.5 miles

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MIAMI, FL 33126
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951 SW LE JEUNE RD-STE 302 24.3 miles

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MIAMI, FL 33134
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2500 NW 79TH AVE STE 154 24.6 miles

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DORAL, FL 33122
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7800 NW 25TH ST STE 4 24.7 miles

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MIAMI, FL 33122
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9737 NW 41ST ST STE 653 24.9 miles

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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Homestead, FL, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Homestead, FL and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide 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 employers 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 most drug testing Homestead, FL locations are within minutes of your home or office. 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.

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Urine or Hair Drug Testing Methods in Homestead, FL - Customized Options Available!

Accredited Drug Testing offers a range of testing methods to meet various customer needs. Urine testing is the most frequently used method, offering a detection window of 1 to 5 days, and is popular with employers, schools, and legal authorities. Hair testing, which has a detection period of approximately 90 days, is also increasingly popular.

What Is the Most Common Urine/Hair Drug Test?

A 5-panel urine test or a 5-panel hair test both check for the same substances, but their detection periods differ significantly. While urine tests offer a 1-5 day detection window, hair tests can detect usage for up to 90 days from specimen collection.

Court-Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our Homestead, FL centers offer drug and alcohol tests suitable for various court-required situations, including probation and other officially mandated tests. These observed tests can be crucial for proceedings such as probation hearings, child custody disputes, litigation, and any government-mandated tests. Court orders will specify whether sample collection should be observed to ensure authenticity.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Homestead, FL

We specialize in DOT-compliant testing services for industries such as Trucking (FMCSA), Maritime (USCG), Aviation (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad (FRA), and Pipeline (PHMSA), all in alignment with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation's guidelines. Additional services for DOT include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, supervisor training, and policy manual development. We also offer a comprehensive DOT Compliance Program for individual operators and small trucking firms.

Additional DOT Services Include:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Drug Policy Development for Employers
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Employer/Drug-Free Workplace Testing in Homestead, FL

Accredited Drug Testing specializes in helping businesses of all sizes achieve drug-free workplace status with our effective and affordable testing programs. While many organizations claim to be drug-free, some fall short under state-specific standards. Our Homestead testing locations are well-equipped to address your needs.

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Benefits of a Drug-Free Workplace in Homestead, FL Include:

  • Improved Employee Performance
  • Decreased Work-Related Accidents
  • Reduced Employee Absenteeism
  • Lower Workers' Compensation Costs
  • Boosted Employee Morale
  • Enhanced Customer Satisfaction

On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Homestead, FL

If your business has 10 or more employees who need drug or alcohol testing, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site services at your location. Such services are particularly beneficial for construction sites, manufacturing facilities, and job fairs, and are available for both pre-employment and random testing. Contact us at (800) 221-4291 to speak with our on-site coordinator and schedule a testing event in Homestead, FL.

Drug Testing Locations in Homestead, FL

Accredited Drug Testing operates several locations in Homestead, FL, and the surrounding areas. To accommodate varied schedules, many centers have extended hours. Our experienced and certified professionals are available to assist with your testing needs, ensuring a confidential, friendly, and knowledgeable experience.

Testing purposes for employers encompass pre-employment, random selection, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion checks. Individuals may require testing for court orders, probation, child custody, or other personal reasons.

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Drug test screening groups are typically referred to as panels, with common options including 5-panel, 10-panel, and 12-panel tests based on the number of drugs screened. Custom panels are also available.

Understanding Drug Testing

A drug test involves the technical analysis of a biological sample, such as urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, or saliva, to detect the presence or absence of specific parent drugs or their metabolites. Such testing is vital for identifying sports performance-enhancing drugs, assisting employers and law enforcement in detecting banned substances, and measuring blood alcohol content (BAC) during traffic checks using breathalyzers. The majority of workplace and sports drug testing relies on urinalysis, though many methodologies exist with varying accuracy and detection windows. Some tests provide quantitative chemical analysis for responsible drug use planning.

Does Passive Smoke Inhalation Trigger False Positives for Marijuana?

Exposure to secondhand marijuana smoke is unlikely to yield a positive test result due to lab analysis cut-off concentrations set above levels that would result from passive inhalation.

Other irregularities in urine tests might suggest a false negative or intentional sample alteration. For instance:

  • Low creatinine levels can indicate tampering, as individuals might dilute their urine by excessive water intake or by adding water directly to the sample.
  • Creatinine levels, when used with specific gravity, help detect sample dilution. Labs may also prevent such tampering by coloring toilet water blue.
  • Enzymes added to affect sample stability could alter the pH, which is routinely tested.

How Long Do Drugs Remain Detectable in the System?

The detection period, or look-back window, of a drug test is influenced by multiple factors, including:

  • The dosage taken
  • The frequency of drug use
  • The specific drug used
  • An individual's metabolic rate and overall health
  • Fluid intake following drug use
  • Physical activity post-ingestion
  • Genetic factors affecting drug metabolism

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Local Area Info: Homestead, Florida

Homestead is a city within Miami-Dade County in the U.S. state of Florida, between Biscayne National Park to the east and Everglades National Park to the west. Homestead is primarily a Miami suburb and a major agricultural area. It is a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area, which was home to an estimated 6,012,331 people at the 2015 census.

Homestead was incorporated in 1913 and is the second oldest city in Miami-Dade County next to the city of Miami. It is located approximately 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Miami, and 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Key Largo. The name originates from when the Florida East Coast Railway extension to Key West was being built. The rail line was passing through an area opened up for homesteading, and as the construction camp at the end of the line did not have a particular name, construction materials and supplies for the workers were consigned to "Homestead Country", shortened to "Homestead" by the engineers who mapped the area. The population was 60,512 at the 2010 census. Homestead and neighboring South Miami-Dade County communities bore the brunt of Category 5 Hurricane Andrew on August 24, 1992.

The city of Homestead is located near the southern terminus of the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike where it ends at its junction with U.S. 1. Homestead is immediately north and east of Florida City, and these two cities comprise the greater Homestead-Florida City area. Some of the notable unincorporated communities in the area are Redland, Leisure City, Naranja, and Princeton.

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Population (male): 35,626

Population (female): 34,281

Median Age: 32.1 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,303.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Homestead: 108.1 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 24.1%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Florida and other state lists, there were 207 registered sex offenders living in Homestead, Florida as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Homestead is 323 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: Haitian (4.3%), American (3.6%), Jamaican (2.0%), English (1.5%), German (1.1%).

Elevation: 7 feet

Land Area: 14.3 square miles.

Zip Codes: 33030, 33033

Races:
      Hispanic - 38,078 - 62.9%
      Black alone - 11,132 - 18.4%
      White alone - 9,684 - 16.0%
      Asian alone - 684 - 1.1%
      Two or more races - 657 - 1.1%
      Other race alone - 136 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 77 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 64 - 0.1%

Major east-west streets within Homestead include SW 304th Street / NE & NW 15th Street (Kings Highway), SW 312th Street / NE & NW 8th Street (Campbell Drive), SW 320th Street (Mowry Drive), SW 328th Street / SE & SW 8th Street (North Canal Drive / Lucy Street), and SW 344th Street / SE 24th Street (Palm Drive).[citation needed]

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