Escambia County, FL

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Population

315,534

0.645% growth

Median Age

38.1


Median Household Income

$51,050

4.97% growth

Poverty Rate

14.6%


Number of Employees

137,165

1.27% decline

Median Property Value

$150,700

4.73% growth

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Health

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Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2018, Escambia County, FL had a population of 316k people with a median age of 38.1 and a median household income of $51,050. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Escambia County, FL grew from 313,512 to 315,534, a 0.645% increase and its median household income grew from $48,631 to $51,050, a 4.97% increase.

The population of Escambia County, FL is 64% White Alone, 22.4% Black or African American Alone, and 5.82% Hispanic or Latino. N/A% of the people in Escambia County, FL speak a non-English language, and 98.1% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Escambia County, FL are The University of West Florida (3,893 degrees awarded in 2017), Pensacola State College (2,086 degrees), and George Stone Technical Center (327 degrees).

The median property value in Escambia County, FL is $150,700, and the homeownership rate is 63.4%. Most people in Escambia County, FL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Escambia County, FL is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Escambia County, FL employs 137k people. The largest industries in Escambia County, FL are Retail Trade (22,959 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (20,418 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (15,024 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($65,857), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($52,383), and Utilities ($52,247).

Median household income in Escambia County, FL is $51,050. Males in Escambia County, FL have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,612. The income inequality in Escambia County, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$51,050

2018 value

± $2,367

4.97%

1 Year Growth

± 7.04%

Households in Escambia County, FL have a median annual income of $51,050, 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 $48,631 in 2017, which represents a 4.97% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$62,257

Average Male Salary

± $878

$46,612

Average Female Salary

± $604

In 2018, full-time male employees in Florida made 1.34 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

    $56,219 ± $3,256

  2. White

    $51,352 ± $590

  3. American Indian

    $40,596 ± $5,196

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.09 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 Escambia County, FL is from Florida.

0.474

2018 Wage GINI

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

In 2018, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.214% growth from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2018 the GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida 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 25

  2. Census Tract 26.02

  3. Census Tract 36.12

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Escambia County, FL was Census Tract 25 with a value of $99,052, followed by Census Tract 26.02 and Census Tract 36.12, with respective values of $90,913 and $74,361.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Escambia County, FL (42.5k out of 291k 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 Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

    19,514 ± 1,059

  2. Black

    16,811 ± 1,192

  3. Two Or More

    3,610 ± 654

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

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

137k

2018 Value

± 7,049

-1.27%

1 Year decline

± 7.2%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Escambia County, FL declined at a rate of -1.27%, from 139k employees to 137k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Escambia County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (18,829 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,701 people), and Management Occupations (11,778 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Escambia County, FL.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Escambia County, FL, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (18,829 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,701 people), and Management Occupations (11,778 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Escambia County, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Sales & Related Occupations (1.35 times higher than expected), Community & Social Service Occupations (1.28 times), and Transportation Occupations (1.2 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Escambia County, FL, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($101,416), Legal Occupations ($81,499), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($73,373).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

137k

2018 Value

± 7,049

-1.27%

1 Year decline

± 7.2%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Escambia County, FL declined at a rate of -1.27%, from 139k employees to 137k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Escambia County, FL, are Retail Trade (22,959 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (20,418 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (15,024 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Escambia County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Escambia County, FL 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 Escambia County, FL, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (22,959 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (20,418 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (15,024 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Escambia County, FL has an unusually high number of Retail Trade (1.52 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.45 times), and Finance & Insurance (1.38 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Escambia County, FL, by median earnings, are Wholesale Trade ($65,857), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($52,383), and Utilities ($52,247).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $63.5B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $51.6B

  3. Electronics

    $41.8B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $63.5B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($51.6B) and Electronics ($41.8B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$497B

2020 Value

$714B

Projected 2045 Value

43.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $497B. This is expected to increase 43.6% to $714B by 2045.

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

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Georgia

    $19.5B

  2. Texas

    $16.6B

  3. California

    $11.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $19.5B, followed by Texas with $16.6B and California and $11.5B.

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

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Health

90.5% of the population of Escambia County, FL has health coverage, with 38% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 17.8% on non-group plans, and 5.12% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Escambia County, FL was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Escambia County, FL see 1532 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.906% decrease from the previous year (1546 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1722 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 612 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.9%). Additionally, Liberty County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,532 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Escambia County, FL see an average of 1,532 patients per year. This represents a 0.906% decrease from the previous year (1,546 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Escambia County, FL 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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$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

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

9.47%

Uninsured

38%

Employer Coverage

18.6%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

17.8%

Non-Group

5.12%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Escambia County, FL grew by 2.6% from 9.23% to 9.47%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Escambia County, FL 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. Gadsden County

    16.9% prevalence

  2. Madison County

    15.8% prevalence

  3. Taylor County

    15.5% prevalence

Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Florida, at 16.9%.

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

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Diversity

Escambia County, FL is home to a population of 316k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2017, 4.78% of Escambia County, FL residents were born outside of the country (15k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Escambia County, FL is composed of 202k White Alone residents (64%), 70.6k Black or African American Alone residents (22.4%), 18.4k Hispanic or Latino residents (5.82%), 11.3k Two or More Races residents (3.59%), 10.9k Asian Alone residents (3.46%), 1.61k American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.51%), 534 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.169%), and 276 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0875%).

Age

Age by Nativity

38

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.8

43

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6.9

In 2018, the median age of all people in Escambia County, FL was 38.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Escambia County, FL are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Escambia County, FL residents was 37.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.78%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

15k people

4.66%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

14.7k people

As of 2017, 4.78% of Escambia County, FL residents (15k 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 Escambia County, FL was 4.66%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Cuba

    1,028,508 ± 24,290 people

  2. Haiti

    339,246 ± 14,186 people

  3. Colombia

    285,400 ± 13,028 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,028,508 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 339,246 and Colombia with 285,400.

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Citizenship

98.1%

2018 Citizenship

97.8%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 98.1% of Escambia County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Escambia County, FL was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    202k ± 434

  2. Black or African American Alone

    70.6k ± 2.31k

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    18.4k ± 2.19k

In 2018, there were 2.86 times more White Alone residents (202k people) in Escambia County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 70.6k Black or African American Alone and 18.4k 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 Escambia County, FL as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    10,320 ± 1,247

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    8,651 ± 1,678

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    5,852 ± 1,404

Escambia County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.19 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Escambia County, FL awarded 6,898 degrees. The student population of Escambia County, FL is skewed towards women, with 9,587 male students and 14,673 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Escambia County, FL are White (4,575 and 68.1%), followed by Black or African American (944 and 14.1%), Hispanic or Latino (512 and 7.62%), and Two or More Races (278 and 4.14%).

The largest universities in Escambia County, FL by number of degrees awarded are The University of West Florida (3,893 and 56.4%), Pensacola State College (2,086 and 30.2%), and George Stone Technical Center (327 and 4.74%).

The most popular majors in Escambia County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,840 and 26.7%), Registered Nursing (481 and 6.97%), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (235 and 3.41%).

The median tuition costs in Escambia County, FL are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $2,893 and $12,106 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Registered Nursing

    289 degrees awarded

  2. General Health Services

    146 degrees awarded

  3. General Health & Physical Education

    140 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Escambia County, FL was Registered Nursing with 289 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. The University of West Florida

    3,893 degrees awarded

  2. Pensacola State College

    2,086 degrees awarded

  3. George Stone Technical Center

    327 degrees awarded

$2,893

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Escambia County, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of West Florida with 3,893 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

2,615

Degrees Awarded to Men

4,283

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 2,615 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Escambia County, FL, which is 0.611 times less than the 4,283 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

    4,575 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    944 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    512 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Escambia County, FL were to White students. These 4,575 degrees mean that there were 4.85 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 944 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Escambia County, FL was $150,700 in 2018, which is 0.656 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $143,900 to $150,700, a 4.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Escambia County, FL is 63.4%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Escambia County, FL have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Escambia County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$150,700

2018 Median

± $6,151

$143,900

2017 Median

± $7,686

In 2018, the median property value in Escambia County, FL grew to to $150,700 from the previous year's value of $143,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Escambia County, FL 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 Escambia County, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

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Household Income

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$51,050

Median Household Income

± $2,367

119k

Number of Households

± 5,795

In 2018, the median household income of the 119k households in Escambia County, FL grew to $51,050 from the previous year's value of $48,631.

The following chart displays the households in Escambia County, FL 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

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Escambia County, FL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Escambia County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

63.4%

2018 Homeownership

60.9%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 63.4% of the housing units in Escambia County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.9%.

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

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Commute Time

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Escambia County, FL have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.61% of the workforce in Escambia County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    74.2%

  2. Carpooled

    11.2%

  3. Worked At Home

    8.72%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Escambia County, FL was Drove Alone (74.2%), followed by those who Carpooled (11.2%) and those who Worked At Home (8.72%).

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

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