Reno, NV

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Population

239,732

1.1% growth

Median Age

35.5


Median Household Income

$52,106

6.74% growth

Poverty Rate

16.2%


Number of Employees

120,384

3.1% growth

Median Property Value

$265,600

12.6% growth

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About

In 2017, Reno, NV had a population of 240k people with a median age of 35.5 and a median household income of $52,106. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Reno, NV grew from 237,121 to 239,732, a 1.1% increase and its median household income grew from $48,815 to $52,106, a 6.74% increase.

The population of Reno, NV is 60.9% White Alone, 25.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 6.28% Asian Alone. N/A% of the people in Reno, NV speak a non-English language, and 91.2% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Reno, NV are University of Nevada-Reno (4,459 degrees awarded in 2017), Truckee Meadows Community College (2,382 degrees), and Carrington College-Reno (227 degrees).

The median property value in Reno, NV is $265,600, and the homeownership rate is 47.5%. Most people in Reno, NV commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Reno, NV is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Reno, NV employs 120k people. The largest industries in Reno, NV are Accommodation & Food Services (14,810 people), Retail Trade (14,364 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (13,858 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($75,313), Public Administration ($60,585), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($58,036).

Median household income in Reno, NV is $52,106. Males in Reno, NV have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,567. The income inequality in Reno, NV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$52,106

2017 value

± $1,060

6.74%

1 Year Growth

± 3.01%

Households in Reno, NV have a median annual income of $52,106, 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 $48,815 in 2016, which represents a 6.74% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$57,432

Average Male Salary

± $1,853

$44,567

Average Female Salary

± $1,392

In 2017, full-time male employees in Nevada made 1.29 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Nevada 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. White

    $49,115 ± $1,406

  2. Asian

    $44,438 ± $3,305

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

    $39,307 ± $16,398

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Nevada workers was White. These workers were paid 1.11 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Reno, NV is from Nevada.

0.444

2017 Wage GINI

0.441

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Nevada was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.688% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

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

This chart shows the number of workers in Nevada 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 10.13

  2. Census Tract 10.11

  3. Census Tract 32.03

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Reno, NV was Census Tract 10.13 with a value of $135,327, followed by Census Tract 10.11 and Census Tract 32.03, with respective values of $125,577 and $122,938.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Reno, NV (38.1k out of 235k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    28,046 ± 1,292

  2. Hispanic

    11,760 ± 862

  3. Other

    2,938 ± 395

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

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

120k

2017 Value

± 2,482

3.1%

1 Year growth

± 2.83%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Reno, NV grew at a rate of 3.1%, from 117k employees to 120k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Reno, NV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,249 people), Sales & Related Occupations (14,188 people), and Management Occupations (10,903 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Reno, NV.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Reno, NV, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,249 people), Sales & Related Occupations (14,188 people), and Management Occupations (10,903 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Reno, NV has an unusually high number of residents working as Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.5 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.45 times), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.33 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Reno, NV, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($82,798), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($72,931), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($71,502).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

120k

2017 Value

± 2,482

3.1%

1 Year growth

± 2.83%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Reno, NV grew at a rate of 3.1%, from 117k employees to 120k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Reno, NV, are Accommodation & Food Services (14,810 people), Retail Trade (14,364 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (13,858 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Reno, NV, though some of these residents may live in Reno, NV 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 Reno, NV, by number of employees, are Accommodation & Food Services (14,810 people), Retail Trade (14,364 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (13,858 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Reno, NV has an unusually high number of Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (2.91 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.62 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.23 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Reno, NV, by median earnings, are Utilities ($75,313), Public Administration ($60,585), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($58,036).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Textiles/leather

    $15.7B

  2. Mixed freight

    $9.53B

  3. Coal-n.e.c.

    $7.52B

In 2015, the top outbound Nevada product (by dollars) was Textiles/leather with $15.7B, followed by Mixed freight ($9.53B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($7.52B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$82.8B

2020 Value

$113B

Projected 2045 Value

37.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nevada trade was $82.8B. This is expected to increase 37.1% to $113B by 2045.

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

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. California

    $21.8B

  2. Utah

    $6.94B

  3. Arizona

    $3.95B

In 2015, the top outbound Nevada domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $21.8B, followed by Utah with $6.94B and Arizona and $3.95B.

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

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Health

87.5% of the population of Reno, NV has health coverage, with 48.5% on employee plans, 14.2% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 2.01% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Reno, NV was $6,714 in 2014. This is a 7% increase from the previous year ($6,275).

Primary care physicians in Reno, NV see 1764 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.858% increase from the previous year (1749 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1632 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 536 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Nye County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (13.1%). Additionally, Lyon County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (34%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,764 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Nevada see an average of 1,764 patients per year. This represents a 0.858% increase from the previous year (1,749 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Nevada 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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$6,714

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,417

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,484

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,796

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Nevada (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 7%, from $6,275 to $6,714.

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

12.5%

Uninsured

48.5%

Employer Coverage

14.2%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

2.01%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Reno, NV declined by 19.3% from 15.5% to 12.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Reno, NV 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. Nye County

    13.1% prevalence

  2. Storey County

    12.4% prevalence

  3. Mineral County

    12.1% prevalence

Nye County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Nevada, at 13.1%.

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

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Diversity

Reno, NV is home to a population of 240k people, from which 91.2% are citizens. As of 2017, 16.5% of Reno, NV residents were born outside of the country (39.5k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Reno, NV is composed of 146k White Alone residents (60.9%), 60.4k Hispanic or Latino residents (25.2%), 15.1k Asian Alone residents (6.28%), 7.96k Two or More Races residents (3.32%), 5.73k Black or African American Alone residents (2.39%), 2.14k American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.892%), 1.86k Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.776%), and 567 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.237%).

Age

Age by Nativity

33

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

44

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1

In 2017, the median age of all people in Reno, NV was 35.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Reno, NV are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Reno, NV residents was 35.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

16.5%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

39.5k people

16.5%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

39.2k people

As of 2017, 16.5% of Reno, NV residents (39.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Reno, NV was 16.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    227,319 ± 11,235 people

  2. Philippines

    82,777 ± 6,962 people

  3. El Salvador

    25,589 ± 3,910 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nevada was Mexico, the natal country of 227,319 Nevada residents, followed by Philippines with 82,777 and El Salvador with 25,589.

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Citizenship

91.2%

2017 Citizenship

90.5%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 91.2% of Reno, NV residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Reno, NV was 90.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    146k ± 1.74k

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    60.4k ± 2.81k

  3. Asian Alone

    15.1k ± 849

In 2017, there were 2.42 times more White Alone residents (146k people) in Reno, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 60.4k Hispanic or Latino and 15.1k Asian Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    5,480 ± 469

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    2,635 ± 376

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    2,157 ± 343

Reno, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.08 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Reno, NV awarded 7,359 degrees. The student population of Reno, NV is skewed towards women, with 15,134 male students and 18,063 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Reno, NV are White (4,638 and 64.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,380 and 19.1%), Asian (453 and 6.29%), and Two or More Races (366 and 5.08%).

The largest universities in Reno, NV by number of degrees awarded are University of Nevada-Reno (4,459 and 60.6%), Truckee Meadows Community College (2,382 and 32.4%), and Carrington College-Reno (227 and 3.08%).

The most popular majors in Reno, NV are Other Science Technologies (350 and 4.76%), Registered Nursing (325 and 4.42%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (291 and 3.95%).

The median tuition costs in Reno, NV are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $6,885 and $20,766 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. General Biological Sciences

    166 degrees awarded

  2. General Health & Wellness

    273 degrees awarded

  3. General Psychology

    182 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Reno, NV was General Biological Sciences with 166 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. University of Nevada-Reno

    4,459 degrees awarded

  2. Truckee Meadows Community College

    2,382 degrees awarded

  3. Carrington College-Reno

    227 degrees awarded

$6,885

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Reno, NV institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Nevada-Reno with 4,459 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

3,056

Degrees Awarded to Men

4,303

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 3,056 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Reno, NV, which is 0.71 times less than the 4,303 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Reno, NV by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    4,638 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    1,380 degrees awarded

  3. Asian

    453 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Reno, NV were to White students. These 4,638 degrees mean that there were 3.36 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,380 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Reno, NV was $265,600 in 2017, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $235,800 to $265,600, a 12.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Reno, NV is 47.5%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Reno, NV have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Reno, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$265,600

2017 Median

± $4,311

$235,800

2016 Median

± $4,232

In 2017, the median property value in Reno, NV grew to to $265,600 from the previous year's value of $235,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Reno, NV 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 Reno, NV the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Household Income

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$52,106

Median Household Income

± $1,060

96.4k

Number of Households

± 1,993

In 2017, the median household income of the 96.4k households in Reno, NV grew to $52,106 from the previous year's value of $48,815.

The following chart displays the households in Reno, NV 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 - $1,499

Average Range

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

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Rent vs Own

47.5%

2017 Homeownership

46.4%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 47.5% of the housing units in Reno, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46.4%.

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

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Commute Time

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Reno, NV have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.31% of the workforce in Reno, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    76.3%

  2. Carpooled

    11.5%

  3. Walked

    3.9%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Reno, NV was Drove Alone (76.3%), followed by those who Carpooled (11.5%) and those who Walked (3.9%).

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

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