Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA

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2022 Population
140,046
0.608% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bill Cassidy
Republican Party
US Senator
John Kennedy
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
42.4
0.236% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
11.7%
1.34% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$72,070
9.43% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$289,800
10.4% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
65,268
0.44% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA had a population of 140k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $72,070. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA grew from 139,199 to 140,046, a 0.608% increase and its median household income grew from $65,858 to $72,070, a 9.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.7%), White (Hispanic) (5.88%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.12%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.94%).

17.4% of the households in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.1% of the residents in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are Blue Cliff College-Metairie (409 degrees awarded in 2022), Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans (145 degrees), and Herzing University-New Orleans (433536) (122 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was $289,800, and the homeownership rate was 62.8%.

Most people in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA is home to a population of 140k people, from which 92.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 13.4% of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (18.7k people).

In 2022, there were 6.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94.9k people) in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.24k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are Spanish (13,643 households), Arabic (2,228 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,217 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
71,177
Women
51%
68,443
Men
49%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 139,620 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

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Citizenship

92.1%
2022 Citizenship
91%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 92.1% of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was 91%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    94.9k ± 2.38k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    15.1k ± 1.99k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    8.24k ± 1.49k
13.9%
Hispanic Population
19.5k people

In 2022, there were 6.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94.9k people) in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.24k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

13.9% of the people in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are hispanic (19.5k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Honduras
    4,941 ± 1,695 people
  2. Nicaragua
    1,283 ± 875 people
  3. Cuba
    1,244 ± 862 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was Honduras, the natal country of 4,941 Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA residents, followed by Nicaragua with 1,283 and Cuba with 1,244.

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Foreign-Born Population

13.4%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
18.7k people
14.5%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
20.2k people

As of 2022, 13.4% of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA residents (18.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was 14.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    13,643 households (10.3%)
  2. Arabic
    2,228 households (1.69%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    1,217 households (0.921%)

17.4% of the households in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was Spanish. 10.3% of the households in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,093 ± 359
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    874 ± 239
  3. Korea
    621 ± 213

Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.39 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA employs 65.3k people. The largest industries in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are Construction (5,343 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,690 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,470 people), and the highest paying industries are Oil & gas extraction ($226,650), Not specified wholesale trade ($181,427), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($173,335).

Males in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,016. The income inequality in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
31,399
Women
48.7%
33,033
Men
51.3%

The workforce of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA in 2020 was 64,432 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

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Occupations

65.3k
2022 Value
0.44%
1 Year growth
± 0.44%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 0.44%, from 65k employees to 65.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, are Registered nurses (2,514 people), Retail salespersons (2,207 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,758 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

65.3k
2022 Value
0.44%
1 Year growth
± 0.44%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 0.44%, from 65k employees to 65.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, are Construction (5,343 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,690 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,470 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$52,479
Median earning men ± $2,535
$43,871
Median earning women ± $2,646

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,520), Manufacturing ($72,092), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,770).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($106,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,542), and Wholesale Trade ($60,650).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
1.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.01%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy
Senator from Louisiana2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
John Kennedy
Senator from Louisiana3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA awarded 741 degrees. The student population of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 75 male students and 1,147 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are Black or African American (516 and 69.6%), followed by White (143 and 19.3%), Hispanic or Latino (34 and 4.59%), and Unknown (30 and 4.05%).

The largest universities in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Blue Cliff College-Metairie (409 and 55.2%), Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans (145 and 19.6%), and Herzing University-New Orleans (433536) (122 and 16.5%).

The most popular majors in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (172 and 23.2%), Medical Assistant (155 and 20.9%), and General Cosmetology (95 and 12.8%).

The median tuition cost in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA for private four year colleges is $11,820.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 68.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,222 (6.14% men and 93.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,222 students enrolled in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, 6.14% men and 93.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 877 records, of which 94.8% were women and 5.25% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 149 degrees awarded
  2. 95 degrees awarded
  3. 44 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was Medical Assistant with 149 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 409 degrees awarded
  2. 145 degrees awarded
  3. 122 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Cliff College-Metairie with 409 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 37 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA, which is 0.0526 times less than the 704 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 516 degrees mean that there were 3.61 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 143 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,820) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($930) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.865% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.885% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (30.1k), Bachelors Degree (27.4k), and Some college (24.9k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was $289,800 in 2022, which is 1.03 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $262,400 to $289,800, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA is 62.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA is $72,070. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $93,800, followed by Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA and Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $87,646 and $85,220.

Property

$289,800
Median Property Value 2022
±$4,545
$38,079
Median Property Taxes
±$1,458

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Rent vs Own

62.8%
Homeownership
2022
66.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 62.8% of the housing units in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.6%.

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Income by Location

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In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was Capital Region Planning Commission 5--Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $93,800, followed by Capital Region Planning Commission 2--East Baton Rouge Parish (South) PUMA, LA and Regional Planning Commission 1--St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $87,646 and $85,220.

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Household Income

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$72,070
Median Household Income
± $3,172
60.6k
Number of Households
± 2,220

In 2022, the median household income of the 60.6k households in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA grew to $72,070 from the previous year's value of $65,858.

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Wage Distribution

0.448
2022 Wage GINI in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA
0.447
2021 Wage GINI in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA

In 2022, the income inequality in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (77.6%)
  2. Carpooled (10.4%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.45%)

In 2022, 77.6% of workers in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (8.45%).

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Commute Time

21.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.01% of the workforce in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA (16.3k out of 139k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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Health

90.7% of the population of Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 42.5% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 0.738% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1427 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.488% decrease from the previous year (1434 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1718 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,427 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see an average of 1,427 patients per year. This represents a 0.488% decrease from the previous year (1,434 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.33%
Uninsured
42.5%
Employer Coverage
18.2%
Medicaid
16.8%
Medicare
12.5%
Non-Group
0.738%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Regional Planning Commission 4--Jefferson Parish (Central) PUMA, LA declined by 13.3% from 10.8% to 9.33%.

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