Ocala, FL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 59,110 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (female): 30,249

Median Age: 37.5 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $856.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 21.5%

Poverty (breakdown): (12.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 43.9% for Black residents, 30.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 58.0% for American Indian residents, 61.1% for other race residents, 19.4% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: African (9.2%), American (7.9%), Irish (7.9%), German (5.9%), English (5.8%), Italian (4.4%).

Land Area: 38.6 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 34470, 34471, 34474, 34475, 34479, 34480, 34481, 34482

Races:
      White alone - 35,766 - 59.4%
      Black alone - 13,377 - 22.2%
      Hispanic - 7,655 - 12.7%
      Asian alone - 1,882 - 3.1%
      Two or more races - 1,301 - 2.2%
      American Indian alone - 300 - 0.5%
      Other race alone - 52 - 0.09%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 25 - 0.04%

The modern city of Ocala, which was established in 1849, developed around the fort site. Greater Ocala is known as the "Kingdom of the Sun". Plantations and other agricultural development dependent on slave labor were prevalent in the region. Ocala was an important center of citrus production until the Great Freeze of 1894–1895.[citation needed]

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31 SW 12TH ST 0.7 miles

31 SW 12TH ST
OCALA, FL 34471
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1109 SW 10TH ST 0.7 miles

1109 SW 10TH ST
OCALA, FL 34471
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1834 SW 1ST AVE STE 201 1.2 miles

1834 SW 1ST AVE STE 201
OCALA, FL 34471
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1015 SE 17TH ST STE 200 1.3 miles

1015 SE 17TH ST STE 200
OCALA, FL 34471
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2100 SE 17TH ST STE 902 2.2 miles

2100 SE 17TH ST STE 902
OCALA, FL 34471
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2685 SW 32nd Place, 2.7 miles

2685 SW 32nd Place,
Ocala, FL 34471
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2415 SW COLLEGE RD 2.9 miles

2415 SW COLLEGE RD
OCALA, FL 34471
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6160 SW HIGHWAY 200 7.1 miles

6160 SW HIGHWAY 200
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8602 SW State Road 200, 103rd Street Plaza, Suite J 9.4 miles

8602 SW State Road 200, 103rd Street Plaza, Suite J
Ocala, FL 34481
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9401 SW Hwy 200,B1000,S1002 12.0 miles

9401 SW Hwy 200,B1000,S1002
OCALA, FL 34481
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17820 Se 109 Avenue, Suite 106A 18.6 miles

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11962 COUNTY ROAD 101 STE 402 THE VILLA 20.9 miles

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8600A COUNTY ROAD 466. STE A 21.5 miles

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910 OLD CAMP RD Bldg 110 Ste 112 21.8 miles

910 OLD CAMP RD Bldg 110 Ste 112
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805 E County Rd 466 22.8 miles

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Drug testing involves analyzing biological specimens (e.g., urine, hair, blood) to detect the presence of specific substances or their metabolites. Various procedures serve applications such as performance-enhancing screenings in sports, employer checks, and legal compliance. Breathalyzers measure blood alcohol concentration, while urinalysis is common in workplaces. Additional methods offer varying accuracy and detection capabilities. Drug tests may also provide quantitative analysis of illegal substances for moderated use.

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Passive exposure to marijuana smoke does not lead to false positives due to threshold levels set for legitimate inhalation.

Urinary abnormalities might indicate false negatives or tampering attempts, with specific gravity and creatinine aiding dilution detection.

  • Low creatinine may indicate sample tampering, possibly through excessive water intake or sample adulteration.
  • Creatinine levels and specific gravity often identify dilution attempts. Testing facilities may color toilet water to deter such tactics.
  • Certain enzymes introduced to samples may alter stability, frequently affecting pH, which is also assessed.

Drug Detection Duration

The detection period for drugs depends on various factors, including:

  • Dosage
  • Frequency of use
  • Drug type
  • Individual metabolic rate and overall health
  • Fluid consumption after use
  • Post-consumption exercise
  • Genetic factors influencing drug response

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Local Area Info: Ocala, Florida

Ocala (/o??kæl?/ oh-KAL-?) is a city located in Marion County, Florida, which is part of the northern region of the state. As of the 2017 census, its population, estimated by the United States Census Bureau, was 59,110, making it the 49th most populated city in Florida.

Archeological investigation has revealed that the area was inhabited by varying cultures of indigenous peoples from as early as 6500 B.C., and there were two lengthy periods of occupation. The second lasted through 500 A.D. In early historic times, the Timucua inhabited the area.[citation needed]

Ocala is located near what is thought to have been the site of Ocale or Ocali, a major Timucua village and chiefdom recorded in the 16th century. The modern city takes its name from the historical village, the name of which is believed to mean "Big Hammock" in the Timucua language. The Spaniard Hernando de Soto's expedition recorded Ocale in 1539 during his exploration through what is today the southeastern United States. Ocale is not mentioned in later Spanish accounts; it appears to have been abandoned in the wake of de Soto's attack.[citation needed]

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 59,110 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (female): 30,249

Median Age: 37.5 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $856.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 21.5%

Poverty (breakdown): (12.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 43.9% for Black residents, 30.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 58.0% for American Indian residents, 61.1% for other race residents, 19.4% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: African (9.2%), American (7.9%), Irish (7.9%), German (5.9%), English (5.8%), Italian (4.4%).

Land Area: 38.6 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 34470, 34471, 34474, 34475, 34479, 34480, 34481, 34482

Races:
      White alone - 35,766 - 59.4%
      Black alone - 13,377 - 22.2%
      Hispanic - 7,655 - 12.7%
      Asian alone - 1,882 - 3.1%
      Two or more races - 1,301 - 2.2%
      American Indian alone - 300 - 0.5%
      Other race alone - 52 - 0.09%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 25 - 0.04%

The modern city of Ocala, which was established in 1849, developed around the fort site. Greater Ocala is known as the "Kingdom of the Sun". Plantations and other agricultural development dependent on slave labor were prevalent in the region. Ocala was an important center of citrus production until the Great Freeze of 1894–1895.[citation needed]

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