Addison County, VT

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Population

36,825

0.274% decline

Median Age

43.4


Median Household Income

$61,875

1.4% growth

Poverty Rate

7.77%


Number of Employees

19,872

0.72% growth

Median Property Value

$237,000

0.254% growth

About

Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Addison County, VT had a population of 36.8k people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $61,875. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Addison County, VT declined from 36,926 to 36,825, a -0.274% decrease and its median household income grew from $61,020 to $61,875, a 1.4% increase.

The population of Addison County, VT is 93% White Alone, 2.16% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.93% Asian Alone. 5.19% of the people in Addison County, VT speak a non-English language, and 98% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Addison County, VT are Middlebury College (966 degrees awarded in 2016).

The median property value in Addison County, VT is $237,000, and the homeownership rate is 72.4%. Most people in Addison County, VT commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Addison County, VT is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Addison County, VT employs 19.9k people. The largest industries in Addison County, VT are Educational Services (3,172 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,797 people), and Retail Trade (2,096 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($60,878), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($52,909), and Finance & Insurance ($50,288).

Median household income in Addison County, VT is $61,875. Males in Addison County, VT have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,020. The income inequality in Addison County, VT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$61,875

2017 value

± $2,338

1.4%

1 Year Growth

± 5.14%

Households in Addison County, VT have a median annual income of $61,875, which is more than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $61,020 in 2016, which represents a 1.4% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$58,726

Average Male Salary

± $3,747

$48,020

Average Female Salary

± $2,994

In 2017, full-time male employees in Addison County, VT made 1.22 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. White

    $45,713 ± $2,153

  2. American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races

    $38,505 ± $51,495

  3. Asian

    $37,572 ± $17,308

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Addison County, VT workers was White. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Addison County, VT is from Vermont.

0.442

2017 Wage GINI

0.443

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.056% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Vermont across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9601

  2. Census Tract 9604

  3. Census Tract 9609

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Addison County, VT was Census Tract 9601 with a value of $75,446, followed by Census Tract 9604 and Census Tract 9609, with respective values of $69,485 and $62,152.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Addison County, VT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.77% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Addison County, VT (2.64k out of 34k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    2,498 ± 226

  2. Two Or More

    93 ± 103

  3. Hispanic

    29 ± 94

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Addison County, VT is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

19.9k

2017 Value

± 632

0.72%

1 Year growth

± 4.42%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Addison County, VT grew at a rate of 0.72%, from 19.7k employees to 19.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Addison County, VT, are Management Occupations (2,521 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,006 people), and Education, Training, & Library Occupations (1,830 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Addison County, VT.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Addison County, VT, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (2,521 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,006 people), and Education, Training, & Library Occupations (1,830 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Addison County, VT has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (3.76 times higher than expected), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.6 times), and Education, Training, & Library Occupations (1.52 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Addison County, VT, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($68,227), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($65,000), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($60,231).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

19.9k

2017 Value

± 632

0.72%

1 Year growth

± 4.42%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Addison County, VT grew at a rate of 0.72%, from 19.7k employees to 19.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Addison County, VT, are Educational Services (3,172 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,797 people), and Retail Trade (2,096 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Addison County, VT, though some of these residents may live in Addison County, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Addison County, VT, by number of employees, are Educational Services (3,172 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,797 people), and Retail Trade (2,096 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Addison County, VT has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (4.53 times higher than expected), Educational Services (1.72 times), and Construction (1.56 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Addison County, VT, by median earnings, are Utilities ($60,878), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($52,909), and Finance & Insurance ($50,288).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Other foodstuffs

    $5.11B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $4.24B

  3. Mixed freight

    $1.72B

In 2015, the top outbound Vermont product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $5.11B, followed by Pharmaceuticals with $4.24B and Mixed freight and $1.72B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Vermont products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$24.7B

2015 Value

$41B

Projected 2045 Value

66.2% growth

In 2015, total outbound Vermont trade was $24.7B. This is expected to increase 66.2% to $41B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Vermont trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. New York

    $3.73B

  2. Massachusetts

    $2.41B

  3. Pennsylvania

    $1.22B

In 2015, the top outbound Vermont domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $3.73B, followed by Massachusetts with $2.41B and Pennsylvania and $1.22B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Vermont shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

94.8% of the population of Addison County, VT has health coverage, with 46.7% on employee plans, 21.2% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.42% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Addison County, VT was $10,190 in 2014. This is a 2.73% increase from the previous year ($9,919).

Primary care physicians in Addison County, VT see 926 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.42% decrease from the previous year (949 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2174 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 389 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Essex County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (11.2%). Additionally, Caledonia County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (30.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

926 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Addison County, VT see an average of 926 patients per year. This represents a 2.42% decrease from the previous year (949 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Addison County, VT in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$10,190

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$5,313

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,917

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,231

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Vermont (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.73%, from $9,919 to $10,190.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

5.15%

Uninsured

46.7%

Employer Coverage

21.2%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.42%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Addison County, VT declined by 1.73% from 5.24% to 5.15%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Addison County, VT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Essex County

    11.2% prevalence

  2. Rutland County

    10.1% prevalence

  3. Orleans County

    9.9% prevalence

Essex County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Vermont, at 11.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Vermont by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Addison County, VT is home to a population of 36.8k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2017, 4.2% of Addison County, VT residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Addison County, VT is composed of 34.2k White Alone residents (93%), 795 Hispanic or Latino residents (2.16%), 711 Asian Alone residents (1.93%), 586 Two or More Races residents (1.59%), 337 Black or African American Alone residents (0.915%), 94 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.255%), 57 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.155%), and 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Addison County, VT are Spanish or Spanish Creole (504 speakers), French (Incl. Patois, Cajun) (415 speakers), and Chinese (144 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

43

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

43

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4

In 2017, the median age of all people in Addison County, VT was 43.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Addison County, VT are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Addison County, VT residents was 43.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.2%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

4.39%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 4.2% of Addison County, VT residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Addison County, VT was 4.39%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Canada

    4,345 ± 1,613 people

  2. China

    1,559 ± 968 people

  3. Bhutan

    1,529 ± 959 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Addison County, VT was Canada, the natal country of 4,345 Addison County, VT residents, followed by China with 1,559 and Bhutan with 1,529.

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Citizenship

98%

2017 Citizenship

98%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98% of Addison County, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Addison County, VT was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    34.2k ± 46

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    795 ± 102

  3. Asian Alone

    711 ± 62

In 2017, there were 43.1 times more White Alone residents (34.2k people) in Addison County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 795 Hispanic or Latino and 711 Asian Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Addison County, VT as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    504 speakers (1.42%)

  2. French (Incl. Patois, Cajun)

    415 speakers (1.17%)

  3. Chinese

    144 speakers (0.407%)

5.19% of Addison County, VT citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Addison County, VT was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 1.42% of the overall population of Addison County, VT are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 1.17% speak French (Incl. Patois, Cajun) and 0.407% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    910 ± 135

  2. Korea

    242 ± 65

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    207 ± 89

Addison County, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.76 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in Addison County, VT awarded 966 degrees. The student population of Addison County, VT is skewed towards women, with 1,217 male students and 1,332 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Addison County, VT are White (666 and 76.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (71 and 8.14%), Asian (47 and 5.39%), and Two or More Races (44 and 5.05%).

The largest universities in Addison County, VT by number of degrees awarded are Middlebury College (966 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Addison County, VT are General Economics (127 and 13.1%), Spanish Language & Literature (75 and 7.76%), and General English Language & Literature (71 and 7.35%).

The median tuition costs in Addison County, VT are $49,648 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. General Economics

    127 degrees awarded

  2. General Political Science & Government

    42 degrees awarded

  3. Neuroscience

    42 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Addison County, VT was General Economics with 127 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Addison County, VT according to their major.

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Universities

Middlebury College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

966 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$49,648

Median Private

In 2016, the Addison County, VT institution with the largest number of graduating students was Middlebury College with 966 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

422

Degrees Awarded to Men

544

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 422 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Addison County, VT, which is 0.776 times less than the 544 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    666 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    71 degrees awarded

  3. Asian

    47 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Addison County, VT were to White students. These 666 degrees mean that there were 9.38 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 71 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Addison County, VT was $237,000 in 2017, which is 1.09 times larger than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $236,400 to $237,000, a 0.254% increase. The homeownership rate in Addison County, VT is 72.4%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Addison County, VT have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Addison County, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$61,875

Median Household Income

± $2,338

14.7k

Number of Households

± 519

In 2017, the median household income of the 14.7k households in Addison County, VT grew to $61,875 from the previous year's value of $61,020.

The following chart displays the households in Addison County, VT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$237,000

2017 Median

± $4,122

$236,400

2016 Median

± $4,352

In 2017, the median property value in Addison County, VT grew to to $237,000 from the previous year's value of $236,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Addison County, VT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Addison County, VT the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Addison County, VT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Addison County, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

72.4%

2017 Homeownership

73.3%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 72.4% of the housing units in Addison County, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Addison County, VT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Addison County, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Addison County, VT have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Addison County, VT have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% of the workforce in Addison County, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    72.5%

  2. Worked At Home

    9.38%

  3. Carpooled

    8.62%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Addison County, VT was Drove Alone, followed by those who Worked At Home and those who Carpooled.

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