Banner Elk, NC

Census Place

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Population

1,445

0.414% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

Median Age

21.4

Poverty Rate

19.8%

Median Household Income

$49,000

8.84% 1-year decline

Median Property Value

$290,500

1.69% 1-year decline

Number of Employees

578

9.26% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, Banner Elk, NC had a population of 1.45k people with a median age of 21.4 and a median household income of $49,000. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Banner Elk, NC declined from 1,451 to 1,445, a -0.414% decrease and its median household income declined from $53,750 to $49,000, a -8.84% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Banner Elk, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.1%), White (Hispanic) (6.44%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.6%), Other (Hispanic) (3.11%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.7%). NaNk% of the people in Banner Elk, NC speak a non-English language, and 91.6% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Banner Elk, NC are Lees-McRae College (326 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Banner Elk, NC is $290,500, and the homeownership rate is 44.2%. Most people in Banner Elk, NC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 15.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Banner Elk, NC is 2 cars per household.

United States North Carolina Avery County, NC Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Avery County, NC went to Donald J. Trump with 76.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (20.5%), followed by Other (3.18%). The most partisan county was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Banner Elk, NC. Showing the available data for Avery County, NC.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (76.3%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (20.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (3.18%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 76.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (20.5%), followed by Other (3.18%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of North Carolina.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Avery County, NC

76.3% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina

Graham County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Yadkin County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Durham County, NC
77.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Banner Elk, NC is home to a population of 1.45k people, from which 91.6% are citizens. As of 2018, 12% of Banner Elk, NC residents were born outside of the country (174 people).

In 2018, there were 12.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.17k people) in Banner Elk, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 93 White (Hispanic) and 52 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Banner Elk, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.17k ± 334
White (Hispanic)
93 ± 103
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
52 ± 44

9.83%

Hispanic Population

142 people

9.83% of the people in Banner Elk, NC are hispanic (142 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Banner Elk, NC as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

12%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

174 people

12%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

174 people

As of 2018, 12% of Banner Elk, NC residents (174 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Banner Elk, NC was 12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Banner Elk, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 14.8

In 2018, the median age of all people in Banner Elk, NC was 21.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 21, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 30. But people in Banner Elk, NC are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all Banner Elk, NC residents was 22.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
242,756 ± 11,950 people
India
60,392 ± 6,015 people
Honduras
34,513 ± 4,553 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 242,756 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 60,392 and Honduras with 34,513.

Citizenship

91.6%

2018 Citizenship

91.7%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 91.6% of Banner Elk, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Banner Elk, NC was 91.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Banner Elk, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
15 ± 20
Gulf War (2001-)
12 ± 25
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 17

Banner Elk, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Banner Elk, NC is $49,000. In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Banner Elk, NC was N/A with a value of N/A, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,729. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Banner Elk, NC employs 578 people. The largest industries in Banner Elk, NC are Accommodation & Food Services (165 people), Educational Services (162 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (49 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($85,208), Public Administration ($63,000), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,417).

Wages

Median Household Income

$49,000

2018 value

± $20,410

-8.84%

1 Year Growth

± 67.8%

Households in Banner Elk, NC have a median annual income of $49,000, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $53,750 in 2017, which represents a -8.84% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Banner Elk, NC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

$59,982

Average Male Salary in North Carolina

± $1,136

$44,729

Average Female Salary in North Carolina

± $812

In 2017, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Carolina

Asian
$59,267 ± $4,472
White
$49,962 ± $811
Two or More Races
$36,539 ± $3,942

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Banner Elk, NC is from North Carolina.

0.473

2017 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.471

2016 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2017, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.39% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Banner Elk, NC was N/A with a value of N/A, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

The following map shows all of the places in Banner Elk, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

19.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Banner Elk, NC (130 out of 658 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 16 - 17.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
94 ± 72
Hispanic
79 ± 78
Other
26 ± 67

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Banner Elk, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

578

2018 Value

± 215

-9.26%

1 Year decline

± 58.3%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Banner Elk, NC declined at a rate of -9.26%, from 637 employees to 578 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Banner Elk, NC, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (138 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (126 people), and Management Occupations (45 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Banner Elk, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Banner Elk, NC, by number of employees, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (138 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (126 people), and Management Occupations (45 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Banner Elk, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (4.11 times higher than expected), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3.61 times), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.9 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Banner Elk, NC, by median earnings, are Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($87,292), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($87,292), and Management Occupations ($83,750).

Industries

Employment by Industries

578

2018 Value

± 215

-9.26%

1 Year decline

± 58.3%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Banner Elk, NC declined at a rate of -9.26%, from 637 employees to 578 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Banner Elk, NC, are Accommodation & Food Services (165 people), Educational Services (162 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (49 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Banner Elk, NC, though some of these residents may live in Banner Elk, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Banner Elk, NC, by number of employees, are Accommodation & Food Services (165 people), Educational Services (162 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (49 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Banner Elk, NC has an unusually high number of Accommodation & Food Services (3.77 times higher than expected), Educational Services (3.03 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.73 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Banner Elk, NC, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($85,208), Public Administration ($63,000), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,417).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $50.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($35.3B) and Machinery ($34.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$407B

2015 Value in North Carolina

$632B

Projected 2045 Value in North Carolina

55.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound North Carolina trade was $407B. This is expected to increase 55.4% to $632B by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$25.6B
Georgia
$25.4B
Virginia
$25.2B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $25.6B, followed by Georgia with $25.4B and Virginia and $25.2B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in Banner Elk, NC awarded 326 degrees. The student population of Banner Elk, NC is skewed towards women, with 300 male students and 621 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Banner Elk, NC are White (228 and 70.8%), followed by Unknown (62 and 19.3%), Black or African American (11 and 3.42%), and Hispanic or Latino (10 and 3.11%).

The largest universities in Banner Elk, NC by number of degrees awarded are Lees-McRae College (326 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Banner Elk, NC are Registered Nursing (95 and 29.1%), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (54 and 16.6%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (38 and 11.7%).

The median tuition costs in Banner Elk, NC are $24,878 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

Registered Nursing
95 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
54 degree-majorss awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
38 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Banner Elk, NC was Registered Nursing with 95 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Banner Elk, NC according to their major.

Universities

Lees-McRae College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

326 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$24,878

Median Private

In 2017, the Banner Elk, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lees-McRae College with 326 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

100

Degrees Awarded to Men

226

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 100 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Banner Elk, NC, which is 0.442 times less than the 226 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Banner Elk, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
228 degrees awarded
Unknown
62 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Banner Elk, NC were to White students. These 228 degrees mean that there were 3.68 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 62 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Banner Elk, NC was $290,500 in 2018, which is 1.26 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $295,500 to $290,500, a 1.69% decrease. The homeownership rate in Banner Elk, NC is 44.2%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Banner Elk, NC have an average commute time of 15.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Banner Elk, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$290,500

2018 Median

± $50,870

$295,500

2017 Median

± $85,150

In 2018, the median property value in Banner Elk, NC declined from to $290,500 from the previous year's value of $295,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Banner Elk, NC 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 Banner Elk, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,000

Median Household Income

± $20,410

330

Number of Households

± 101

In 2018, the median household income of the 330 households in Banner Elk, NC declined from $49,000 from the previous year's value of $53,750.

The following chart displays the households in Banner Elk, NC 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 $35k - $40k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Banner Elk, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Banner Elk, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

44.2%

2018 Homeownership

45.6%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 44.2% of the housing units in Banner Elk, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 45.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Banner Elk, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

15.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Banner Elk, NC have a shorter commute time (15.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 3.14% of the workforce in Banner Elk, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Banner Elk, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
59.1%
Walked
24.6%
Carpooled
10.7%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Banner Elk, NC was Drove Alone (59.1%), followed by those who Walked (24.6%) and those who Carpooled (10.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Banner Elk, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Banner Elk, NC have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

87.4% of the population of Banner Elk, NC has health coverage, with 41.2% on employee plans, 8.86% on Medicaid, 7.06% on Medicare, 30.2% on non-group plans, and 0.138% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Avery County, NC see 2948 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.473% decrease from the previous year (2962 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4379 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 274 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.2%). Additionally, Hertford County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Avery County, NC.

2,948 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Avery County, NC

Primary care physicians in Avery County, NC see an average of 2,948 patients per year. This represents a 0.473% decrease from the previous year (2,962 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Avery County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
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.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

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

Health Care Coverage

12.6%

Uninsured

41.2%

Employer Coverage

8.86%

Medicaid

7.06%

Medicare

30.2%

Non-Group

0.138%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Banner Elk, NC declined by 15.4% from 14.9% to 12.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Banner Elk, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

Edgecombe County
16.2% prevalence
Robeson County
16.1% prevalence
Hertford County
16% prevalence

Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in North Carolina, at 16.2%.

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

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