Wellington, FL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 64,848 (97% urban, 3% rural).

Median Age: 41.8 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Wellington: 102.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Florida and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Wellington, Florida as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wellington is 6,335 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is muc

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (7.4%), American (6.2%), Jamaican (6.1%), Irish (5.4%), Haitian (5.3%), German (5.0%).

Elevation: 15 feet

Land Area: 31.1 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 33449

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $93,655 (it was $70,271 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $39,580 (it was $30,726 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $400,980 (it was $163,000 in 2000) Wellington:$400,980FL:$214,000

Races:
      White alone - 37,290 - 57.8%
      Hispanic - 15,362 - 23.8%
      Black alone - 7,747 - 12.0%
      Asian alone - 2,419 - 3.7%
      Two or more races - 1,169 - 1.8%
      Other race alone - 306 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 60 - 0.09%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 8 - 0.01%

A vote for incorporation of the village of Wellington was held on November 7, 1995, with 3,851 votes in support and 3,713 votes in opposition, a margin of just 138 votes. Wellington officially became a village on December 31, 1995, as a state revenue sharing program required it to exist in 1995 in order to be eligible for funding in 1996. The village became Palm Beach County's 37th municipality and the ninth most populous city in the county at the time, with approximately 28,000 residents. The first village council elections were held on March 12, 1996. None of the candidates for any of the five seats secured a majority of the votes, forcing runoffs to be held on March 26. The first elected village council members were Paul Adams, Michael McDonough, Tom Wenham, Carmine Priore, and Kathy Foster. Two days later, the council held its first meeting and selected Foster for mayor, Priore for vice mayor, and Colin Baenziger for village manager.

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LOXAHATCHEE, FL 33470
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LAKE WORTH, FL 33467
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Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
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LAKE WORTH, FL 33467
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WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33417
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LAKE WORTH, FL 33461
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LAKE WORTH, FL 33463
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PALM SPRINGS, FL 33461
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PALM SPRINGS, FL 33406
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PALM SPRINGS, FL 33461
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1280 N CONGRESS AVE STE 109
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
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WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
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4700 N CONGRESS AVE STE 100
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407
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LAKE WORTH, FL 33461
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WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
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Boynton Beach, FL 33437
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Boynton Beach, FL 33437
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6699 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33437
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6659 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33437
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11135 S JOG ROAD STE 4
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33437
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247 FOREST HILL BLVD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405
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WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407
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West Palm Beach, FL 33407
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BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426
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4595 NORTHLAKE BLVD, SUITE 102 13.3 miles

4595 NORTHLAKE BLVD, SUITE 102
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
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4300 NORTHLAKE BLVD 13.3 miles

4300 NORTHLAKE BLVD
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
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4206 NORTHLAKE BLVD STE A
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
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9060 N MILITARY TRL 13.4 miles

9060 N MILITARY TRL
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33410
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3450 Northlake Blvd STE 205
LAKE PARK, FL 33403
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3345 Burns Rd Ste 102 15.2 miles

3345 Burns Rd Ste 102
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
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4521 PGA BLVD 281 15.5 miles

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PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33418
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601 N. CONGRESS AVE. STE 608 16.0 miles

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DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445
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DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445
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4520 DONALD ROSS RD STE 100
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33418
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660 LINTON BLVD STE 200 EX2
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33444
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16244 Military Trl Ste 230, 17.1 miles

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Delray Beach, FL 33484
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NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408
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TEQUESTA, FL 33469
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Delray Beach, FL 33444
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ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL 33411
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BOCA RATON, FL 33498
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JUPITER, FL 33458
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BOCA RATON, FL 33432
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Accredited Drug Testing provides various testing options to match our clients' requirements. With a detection period ranging from 1 to 5 days, urine testing is the prevalent choice for employers, courts, and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing is gaining popularity due to its longer detection window of approximately 90 days.

What Are the Common Urine/Hair Drug Tests?

A 5-panel urine and a 5-panel hair drug test both screen for similar drugs but have different look-back periods. A urine test can detect drugs taken 1-5 days prior, whereas a hair test can provide a detection window of up to 90 days post-collection.

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DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Wellington, FL

We offer specialized testing services covering all DOT Modes, including those in the Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA), and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA), adhering to Part 40 of the U.S. Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Our additional DOT services include consortium participation, MVR reports, supervisor training, and policy manual development. We also offer comprehensive DOT compliance programs for single operators and small trucking businesses.

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Employer/Drug-Free Workplace Testing in Wellington, FL

Accredited Drug Testing excels in establishing comprehensive, cost-efficient drug-free workplace programs for businesses of all sizes. Companies implementing such a program are often termed a Drug-Free Workplace. However, some organizations may not entirely qualify as a Drug-Free Workplace under state-specific regulations. Our testing facilities in Wellington, FL are equipped to meet your needs.

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Drug Testing Centers in Wellington, FL

Our drug testing centers in Wellington, FL and surrounding areas are ready with certified specialists to assist you professionally and confidentially. Many centers maintain flexible hours to accommodate your schedule. We offer testing for purposes such as pre-employment, random selection, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion. Individuals may also undertake testing for court-ordered or personal reasons.

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Drug testing panels are groupings of drug tests. The most common include 5-panel, 10-panel, and 12-panel tests, though customized screenings are available.

Understanding Drug Tests

A drug test analyzes biological specimens (urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, or saliva) to identify the presence of drugs or metabolites. Prominent applications include identifying steroids in sports and screening prohibited substances for employment and legal purposes. BAC tests are typically conducted with a breathalyzer, while urinalysis is prevalent in sports and workplaces. There's a variety of methods, each with different accuracy and detection capabilities. A drug test may also involve testing for illegal substances to facilitate responsible usage.

Can Passive Smoke Inhalation Lead to a False Positive for Marijuana?

"Passive" inhalation from secondhand marijuana smoke isn't usually a concern for false positives, as test thresholds are set above potential passive levels.

Abnormalities in urine screens may suggest false negatives or tampering. For instance:

  • Low creatinine levels may indicate deliberate sample dilution by excess water intake or external dilution.
  • Specific gravity measurements help assess sample dilution. To counter this, labs might color toilet water blue to deter sample contamination.
  • Altering samples with enzymes can change pH levels, which are also tested.

Duration of Drugs in Your System

The detection window for drug tests depends on several factors, including:

  • Quantity of Drug Ingested
  • Frequency of Use
  • Type of Drug
  • Individual Metabolic Rate and Health
  • Fluid Intake Post-Ingestion
  • Physical Activity Post-Ingestion
  • Genetic Factors Affecting Drug Response

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Local Area Info: Wellington, Florida

Wellington is a village just west of West Palm Beach in central Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. As of 2017, the city had a population of 64,848 according to the U.S. Census Bureau, making it the most populous village in the state. It is the fifth largest municipality in Palm Beach County by population. Wellington is part of the Miami metropolitan area. Wellington was named Money Magazine's "Top 100" Best Places to Live in 2010. Although Wellington is not a village under any standard definition of the term village in the US, it is referred to officially as the "Village of Wellington". The area is also home to The Mall at Wellington Green and a shopping plaza surrounding it.

In the 1950s, Charles Oliver Wellington, an accountant from Massachusetts, purchased about 18,000 acres (73 km2) of central Palm Beach County swampland located south of Florida State Road 80 (locally known as Southern Boulevard) and west of U.S. Route 441. Mr. Wellington named the property Flying Cow Ranch, due to his other occupation as an aviator and his initials spelling the word "cow". The ranch became protected against floodwaters from the Everglades after the United States Army Corps of Engineers constructed a levee to south of the property between 1952 and 1953. Following Mr. Wellington's death in 1959, his son Roger inherited the property. The family decided to sell 1,200 acres (4.9 km2) at $300 per acre to Arthur William "Bink" Glisson, Charles' agent. Glisson sold the land for $1,000 per acre within the following several months. Many other farmers began purchasing or leasing portions of the Flying Cow Ranch in the 1960s. About 2,000 acres (8.1 km2) were used for growing strawberries at one point, which was claimed to be the largest strawberry patch in the world.

After Roger Wellington sold 7,200 acres (29 km2) of land to developer Jim Nall of Fort Lauderdale in 1972, the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proposal by the Acme Drainage District for the area to become a planned unit development. Among the first projects included the development of 150 acre (0.61 km2) Lake Wellington and the construction of a golf course, a country club, and residential neighborhoods. Following acquisition of the project in the late 1970s by Gould Florida Inc., the company built the International Polo Club Palm Beach and the Aero Club, a neighborhood with a private airpark. The area's first official population count occurred during the 1980 Census, when Wellington was defined as a Census-designated place. A total of 4,622 people lived there at the time. Wellington functioned as a sprawling bedroom community with few shopping centers or restaurants until the 1990s.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 64,848 (97% urban, 3% rural).

Median Age: 41.8 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Wellington: 102.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Florida and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Wellington, Florida as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wellington is 6,335 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is muc

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (7.4%), American (6.2%), Jamaican (6.1%), Irish (5.4%), Haitian (5.3%), German (5.0%).

Elevation: 15 feet

Land Area: 31.1 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 33449

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $93,655 (it was $70,271 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $39,580 (it was $30,726 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $400,980 (it was $163,000 in 2000) Wellington:$400,980FL:$214,000

Races:
      White alone - 37,290 - 57.8%
      Hispanic - 15,362 - 23.8%
      Black alone - 7,747 - 12.0%
      Asian alone - 2,419 - 3.7%
      Two or more races - 1,169 - 1.8%
      Other race alone - 306 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 60 - 0.09%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 8 - 0.01%

A vote for incorporation of the village of Wellington was held on November 7, 1995, with 3,851 votes in support and 3,713 votes in opposition, a margin of just 138 votes. Wellington officially became a village on December 31, 1995, as a state revenue sharing program required it to exist in 1995 in order to be eligible for funding in 1996. The village became Palm Beach County's 37th municipality and the ninth most populous city in the county at the time, with approximately 28,000 residents. The first village council elections were held on March 12, 1996. None of the candidates for any of the five seats secured a majority of the votes, forcing runoffs to be held on March 26. The first elected village council members were Paul Adams, Michael McDonough, Tom Wenham, Carmine Priore, and Kathy Foster. Two days later, the council held its first meeting and selected Foster for mayor, Priore for vice mayor, and Colin Baenziger for village manager.

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