Putnam County, FL

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Population

72,435

0.181% growth

Poverty Rate

27.6%


Median Age

44.8


Median Household Income

$33,619

1.87% growth

Number of Employees

25,030

0.522% growth

Median Property Value

$82,800

1.55% decline

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About

In 2017, Putnam County, FL had a population of 72.4k people with a median age of 44.8 and a median household income of $33,619. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Putnam County, FL grew from 72,304 to 72,435, a 0.181% increase and its median household income grew from $33,003 to $33,619, a 1.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Putnam County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.2%), White (Hispanic) (7.82%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.33%), and Some Other Race (Hispanic) (0.937%). N/A% of the people in Putnam County, FL speak a non-English language, and 97.6% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Putnam County, FL are Saint Johns River State College (1,295 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Putnam County, FL is $82,800, and the homeownership rate is 72.7%. Most people in Putnam County, FL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Putnam County, FL is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Putnam County, FL employs 25k people. The largest industries in Putnam County, FL are Retail Trade (3,554 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,456 people), and Construction (2,455 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($60,781), Manufacturing ($43,152), and Finance & Insurance ($41,741).

Median household income in Putnam County, FL is $33,619. Males in Putnam County, FL have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,078. The income inequality in Putnam County, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$33,619

2017 value

± $1,120

1.87%

1 Year Growth

± 5.64%

Households in Putnam County, FL have a median annual income of $33,619, 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 $33,003 in 2016, which represents a 1.87% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$58,931

Average Male Salary

± $842

$44,078

Average Female Salary

± $574

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

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time 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

    $54,227 ± $3,227

  2. Alaska Native

    $50,175 ± $47,169

  3. White

    $47,927 ± $556

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Alaska Native workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Putnam County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

0.471

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.259% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 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 9501

  2. Census Tract 9510

  3. Census Tract 9504

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Putnam County, FL was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $58,113, followed by Census Tract 9510 and Census Tract 9504, with respective values of $39,583 and $39,549.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Putnam 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

27.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Putnam County, FL (19.5k out of 70.8k 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 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

    13,100 ± 882

  2. Black

    5,178 ± 495

  3. Hispanic

    2,773 ± 432

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Putnam County, FL is White, followed by Black 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

25k

2017 Value

± 1,207

0.522%

1 Year growth

± 6.9%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Putnam County, FL grew at a rate of 0.522%, from 24.9k employees to 25k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Putnam County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,314 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,685 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,904 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Putnam County, FL.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Putnam County, FL, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,314 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,685 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,904 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Putnam County, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (5.58 times higher than expected), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.9 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.71 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Putnam County, FL, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($80,357), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($66,212), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($56,349).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25k

2017 Value

± 1,207

0.522%

1 Year growth

± 6.9%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Putnam County, FL grew at a rate of 0.522%, from 24.9k employees to 25k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Putnam County, FL, are Retail Trade (3,554 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,456 people), and Construction (2,455 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Putnam County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Putnam 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 Putnam County, FL, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (3,554 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,456 people), and Construction (2,455 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Putnam County, FL has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (4.62 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.89 times), and Construction (1.57 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Putnam County, FL, by median earnings, are Utilities ($60,781), Manufacturing ($43,152), and Finance & Insurance ($41,741).

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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

83.2% of the population of Putnam County, FL has health coverage, with 25.4% on employee plans, 26.1% on Medicaid, 15.9% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 2.72% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Putnam County, FL see 2401 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.83% decrease from the previous year (2577 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3442 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1853 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

2,401 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Putnam County, FL see an average of 2,401 patients per year. This represents a 6.83% decrease from the previous year (2,577 patients).

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

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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

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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%).

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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

16.8%

Uninsured

25.4%

Employer Coverage

26.1%

Medicaid

15.9%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

2.72%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Putnam County, FL declined by 12.8% from 19.2% to 16.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Putnam 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%.

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Diversity

Putnam County, FL is home to a population of 72.4k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2017, 3.9% of Putnam County, FL residents were born outside of the country (2.83k people).

In 2017, there were 4.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (52k people) in Putnam County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.66k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

45

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

43

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.4

In 2017, the median age of all people in Putnam County, FL was 44.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 45, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Putnam County, FL are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Putnam County, FL residents was 45.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.9%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

2.83k people

4.22%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

3.05k people

As of 2017, 3.9% of Putnam County, FL residents (2.83k 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 Putnam County, FL was 4.22%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Cuba

    951,787 ± 23,383 people

  2. Haiti

    321,904 ± 13,819 people

  3. Mexico

    272,262 ± 12,724 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 951,787 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 321,904 and Mexico with 272,262.

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Citizenship

97.6%

2017 Citizenship

97.2%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97.6% of Putnam County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Putnam County, FL was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Putnam County, FL

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    52k ± 85

  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    11.7k ± 210

  3. White (Hispanic)

    5.66k ± 615

In 2017, there were 4.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (52k people) in Putnam County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.66k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Putnam County, FL as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    2,916 ± 320

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    747 ± 180

  3. Korea

    729 ± 185

Putnam County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.9 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Putnam County, FL awarded 1,295 degrees. The student population of Putnam County, FL is skewed towards women, with 2,740 male students and 4,509 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Putnam County, FL are White (987 and 76.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (110 and 8.51%), Black or African American (97 and 7.5%), and Two or More Races (39 and 3.02%).

The largest universities in Putnam County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Saint Johns River State College (1,295 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Putnam County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (618 and 47.7%), Registered Nursing (117 and 9.03%), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (89 and 6.87%).

The median tuition costs in Putnam County, FL are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $2,067 and $8,403 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Registered Nursing

    99 degrees awarded

  2. Technical Theatre Design & Technology

    22 degrees awarded

  3. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    618 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Putnam County, FL was Registered Nursing with 99 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Saint Johns River State College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,295 degrees awarded

$2,067

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Putnam County, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saint Johns River State College with 1,295 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

504

Degrees Awarded to Men

791

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 504 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Putnam County, FL, which is 0.637 times less than the 791 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

    987 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    110 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American

    97 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Putnam County, FL were to White students. These 987 degrees mean that there were 8.97 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 110 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Putnam County, FL was $82,800 in 2017, which is 0.36 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $84,100 to $82,800, a 1.55% decrease. The homeownership rate in Putnam County, FL is 72.7%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Putnam County, FL have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Putnam County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$82,800

2017 Median

± $2,763

$84,100

2016 Median

± $2,682

In 2017, the median property value in Putnam County, FL declined from to $82,800 from the previous year's value of $84,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Putnam 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 Putnam County, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Household Income

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$33,619

Median Household Income

± $1,120

28k

Number of Households

± 1,161

In 2017, the median household income of the 28k households in Putnam County, FL grew to $33,619 from the previous year's value of $33,003.

The following chart displays the households in Putnam 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 < $10k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

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

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Rent vs Own

72.7%

2017 Homeownership

72.9%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 72.7% of the housing units in Putnam County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.9%.

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

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Commute Time

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Putnam County, FL have a longer commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.59% of the workforce in Putnam County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    78.5%

  2. Carpooled

    12.7%

  3. Worked At Home

    4.4%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Putnam County, FL was Drove Alone (78.5%), followed by those who Carpooled (12.7%) and those who Worked At Home (4.4%).

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

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