Camden County, NJ

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Population

507,078

0.713% decline

Median Age

38.8


Median Household Income

$67,523

2% growth

Poverty Rate

13.1%


Number of Employees

246,447

3.34% decline

Median Property Value

$198,600

0.354% growth

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Housing & Living

About

In 2018, Camden County, NJ had a population of 507k people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $67,523. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Camden County, NJ declined from 510,719 to 507,078, a -0.713% decrease and its median household income grew from $66,196 to $67,523, a 2% increase.

The population of Camden County, NJ is 55.9% White Alone, 18.9% Black or African American Alone, and 17.2% Hispanic or Latino. N/A% of the people in Camden County, NJ speak a non-English language, and 95.6% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Camden County, NJ are Rutgers University-Camden (1,814 degrees awarded in 2017), Camden County College (1,763 degrees), and Pennco Tech-Blackwood (491 degrees).

The median property value in Camden County, NJ is $198,600, and the homeownership rate is 66.6%. Most people in Camden County, NJ commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 27.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Camden County, NJ is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Camden County, NJ employs 246k people. The largest industries in Camden County, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (44,300 people), Retail Trade (30,976 people), and Educational Services (22,695 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($71,007), Utilities ($69,361), and Finance & Insurance ($65,768).

Median household income in Camden County, NJ is $67,523. Males in Camden County, NJ have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,578. The income inequality in Camden County, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$67,523

2018 value

± $2,954

2%

1 Year Growth

± 5.96%

Households in Camden County, NJ have a median annual income of $67,523, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $66,196 in 2017, which represents a 2% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$89,489

Average Male Salary

± $1,731

$65,578

Average Female Salary

± $1,240

In 2018, full-time male employees in New Jersey made 1.36 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. Asian

    $86,392 ± $3,381

  2. White

    $72,755 ± $1,266

  3. Two or More Races

    $54,823 ± $4,874

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New Jersey workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Camden County, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.493

2018 Wage GINI

0.493

2017 Wage GINI

In 2018, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0656% decline from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2018 the GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey 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 6064

  2. Census Tract 6075.04

  3. Census Tract 6035.03

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Camden County, NJ was Census Tract 6064 with a value of $196,989, followed by Census Tract 6075.04 and Census Tract 6035.03, with respective values of $173,304 and $148,882.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Camden County, NJ (65.9k out of 504k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

    24,904 ± 1,078

  2. Hispanic

    22,483 ± 1,153

  3. Black

    20,433 ± 1,071

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Camden County, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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

246k

2018 Value

± 8,129

-3.34%

1 Year decline

± 4.83%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Camden County, NJ declined at a rate of -3.34%, from 255k employees to 246k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Camden County, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (31,679 people), Sales & Related Occupations (27,084 people), and Management Occupations (20,052 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Camden County, NJ.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Camden County, NJ, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (31,679 people), Sales & Related Occupations (27,084 people), and Management Occupations (20,052 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Camden County, NJ has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (1.72 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.63 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.62 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Camden County, NJ, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($85,806), Management Occupations ($82,057), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($79,959).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

246k

2018 Value

± 8,129

-3.34%

1 Year decline

± 4.83%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Camden County, NJ declined at a rate of -3.34%, from 255k employees to 246k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Camden County, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (44,300 people), Retail Trade (30,976 people), and Educational Services (22,695 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Camden County, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Camden County, NJ 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 Camden County, NJ, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (44,300 people), Retail Trade (30,976 people), and Educational Services (22,695 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Camden County, NJ has an unusually high number of Wholesale Trade (1.31 times higher than expected), Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.3 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.3 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Camden County, NJ, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($71,007), Utilities ($69,361), and Finance & Insurance ($65,768).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Pharmaceuticals

    $55.9B

  2. Electronics

    $42.1B

  3. Mixed freight

    $38.2B

In 2015, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $55.9B, followed by Electronics ($42.1B) and Mixed freight ($38.2B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$517B

2020 Value

$734B

Projected 2045 Value

42% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $517B. This is expected to increase 42% to $734B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey 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 New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. New York

    $79.3B

  2. Pennsylvania

    $54.2B

  3. California

    $17.9B

In 2015, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $79.3B, followed by Pennsylvania with $54.2B and California and $17.9B.

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

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Health

93.8% of the population of Camden County, NJ has health coverage, with 53.7% on employee plans, 17% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 0.618% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Camden County, NJ was $8,859 in 2014. This is a 4.91% increase from the previous year ($8,444).

Primary care physicians in Camden County, NJ see 969 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.311% increase from the previous year (966 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1301 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 390 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Salem County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (12.1%). Additionally, Cumberland County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (34.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

969 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Camden County, NJ see an average of 969 patients per year. This represents a 0.311% increase from the previous year (966 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Camden County, NJ 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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$8,859

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$5,081

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,049

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,614

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New Jersey (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.91%, from $8,444 to $8,859.

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

6.2%

Uninsured

53.7%

Employer Coverage

17%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

0.618%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Camden County, NJ declined by 0.963% from 6.26% to 6.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Camden County, NJ 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. Salem County

    12.1% prevalence

  2. Cumberland County

    11.7% prevalence

  3. Atlantic County

    11.7% prevalence

Salem County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in New Jersey, at 12.1%.

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

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Diversity

Camden County, NJ is home to a population of 507k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2017, 11.1% of Camden County, NJ residents were born outside of the country (56.5k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Camden County, NJ is composed of 283k White Alone residents (55.9%), 95.6k Black or African American Alone residents (18.9%), 87.4k Hispanic or Latino residents (17.2%), 30.4k Asian Alone residents (5.99%), 7.74k Two or More Races residents (1.53%), 2.12k Some Other Race Alone residents (0.417%), 270 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.0532%), and 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

38

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

45

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2018, the median age of all people in Camden County, NJ was 38.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Camden County, NJ are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Camden County, NJ residents was 39.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

11.1%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

56.5k people

11%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

56.3k people

As of 2017, 11.1% of Camden County, NJ residents (56.5k people) 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 Camden County, NJ was 11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. India

    260,034 ± 12,336 people

  2. Dominican Republic

    194,328 ± 10,704 people

  3. Mexico

    107,599 ± 8,005 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 260,034 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 194,328 and Mexico with 107,599.

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Citizenship

95.6%

2018 Citizenship

95.2%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 95.6% of Camden County, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Camden County, NJ was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    283k ± 1.58k

  2. Black or African American Alone

    95.6k ± 1.64k

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    87.4k ± 8.08k

In 2018, there were 2.96 times more White Alone residents (283k people) in Camden County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 95.6k Black or African American Alone and 87.4k Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    8,634 ± 1,223

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    4,723 ± 1,292

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    1,930 ± 585

Camden County, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Camden County, NJ awarded 5,432 degrees. The student population of Camden County, NJ is skewed towards women, with 8,388 male students and 11,908 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Camden County, NJ are White (2,966 and 55.1%), followed by Black or African American (1,093 and 20.3%), Hispanic or Latino (759 and 14.1%), and Asian (275 and 5.11%).

The largest universities in Camden County, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Rutgers University-Camden (1,814 and 33.4%), Camden County College (1,763 and 32.5%), and Pennco Tech-Blackwood (491 and 9.04%).

The most popular majors in Camden County, NJ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (667 and 12.3%), General Business Administration & Management (397 and 7.31%), and Registered Nursing (316 and 5.82%).

The median tuition costs in Camden County, NJ are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $11,619 and $27,042 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Registered Nursing

    264 degrees awarded

  2. General Business Administration & Management

    152 degrees awarded

  3. General Psychology

    118 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Camden County, NJ was Registered Nursing with 264 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Rutgers University-Camden

    1,814 degrees awarded

  2. Camden County College

    1,763 degrees awarded

  3. Pennco Tech-Blackwood

    491 degrees awarded

$11,619

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Camden County, NJ institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rutgers University-Camden with 1,814 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

2,169

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,263

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 2,169 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Camden County, NJ, which is 0.665 times less than the 3,263 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

    2,966 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    1,093 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    759 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Camden County, NJ were to White students. These 2,966 degrees mean that there were 2.71 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,093 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Camden County, NJ was $198,600 in 2018, which is 0.865 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $197,900 to $198,600, a 0.354% increase. The homeownership rate in Camden County, NJ is 66.6%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Camden County, NJ have an average commute time of 27.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Camden County, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$198,600

2018 Median

± $5,172

$197,900

2017 Median

± $4,544

In 2018, the median property value in Camden County, NJ grew to to $198,600 from the previous year's value of $197,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Camden County, NJ 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 Camden County, NJ the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Household Income

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$67,523

Median Household Income

± $2,954

189k

Number of Households

± 6,594

In 2018, the median household income of the 189k households in Camden County, NJ grew to $67,523 from the previous year's value of $66,196.

The following chart displays the households in Camden County, NJ 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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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

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

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Rent vs Own

66.6%

2018 Homeownership

66%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 66.6% of the housing units in Camden County, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66%.

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

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Commute Time

27.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Camden County, NJ have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.98% of the workforce in Camden County, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    75.7%

  2. Carpooled

    8.16%

  3. Public Transit

    7.82%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Camden County, NJ was Drove Alone (75.7%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.16%) and those who Public Transit (7.82%).

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.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

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