Springfield, MA

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Population

154,613

0.404% growth

Median Age

32.9


Median Household Income

$37,118

3.85% growth

Poverty Rate

28.7%


Number of Employees

62,104

2.07% growth

Median Property Value

$148,600

1.5% growth

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Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Springfield, MA had a population of 155k people with a median age of 32.9 and a median household income of $37,118. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Springfield, MA grew from 153,991 to 154,613, a 0.404% increase and its median household income grew from $35,742 to $37,118, a 3.85% increase.

The population of Springfield, MA is 43.8% Hispanic or Latino, 32.6% White Alone, and 18.9% Black or African American Alone. N/A% of the people in Springfield, MA speak a non-English language, and 95.4% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Springfield, MA are American International College (1,131 degrees awarded in 2017), Western New England University (1,110 degrees), and Springfield Technical Community College (1,077 degrees).

The median property value in Springfield, MA is $148,600, and the homeownership rate is 46.7%. Most people in Springfield, MA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Springfield, MA is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Springfield, MA employs 62.1k people. The largest industries in Springfield, MA are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,113 people), Retail Trade (7,317 people), and Manufacturing (6,832 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($60,144), Public Administration ($54,956), and Finance & Insurance ($46,998).

Median household income in Springfield, MA is $37,118. Males in Springfield, MA have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,850. The income inequality in Springfield, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.485, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$37,118

2017 value

± $1,309

3.85%

1 Year Growth

± 4.92%

Households in Springfield, MA have a median annual income of $37,118, 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 $35,742 in 2016, which represents a 3.85% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$84,043

Average Male Salary

± $1,786

$62,850

Average Female Salary

± $1,306

In 2017, full-time male employees in Massachusetts 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

    $68,516 ± $4,051

  2. White

    $64,668 ± $1,113

  3. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $49,586 ± $39,015

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Massachusetts workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.06 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 Springfield, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.485

2017 Wage GINI

0.485

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.485 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0457% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts 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 8016.04

  2. Census Tract 8024

  3. Census Tract 8025

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Springfield, MA was Census Tract 8016.04 with a value of $74,621, followed by Census Tract 8024 and Census Tract 8025, with respective values of $73,317 and $66,800.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

28.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Springfield, MA (42.9k out of 149k 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 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

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. Hispanic

    29,168 ± 1,224

  2. White

    23,806 ± 1,160

  3. Other

    8,994 ± 823

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Springfield, MA is Hispanic, followed by White 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

62.1k

2017 Value

± 1,779

2.07%

1 Year growth

± 4.02%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Springfield, MA grew at a rate of 2.07%, from 60.8k employees to 62.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Springfield, MA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,971 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,682 people), and Production Occupations (5,017 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Springfield, MA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Springfield, MA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,971 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,682 people), and Production Occupations (5,017 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Springfield, MA has an unusually high number of residents working as Healthcare Support Occupations (2.96 times higher than expected), Community & Social Service Occupations (2.16 times), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.79 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Springfield, MA, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($63,853), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($62,353), and Legal Occupations ($61,500).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.1k

2017 Value

± 1,779

2.07%

1 Year growth

± 4.02%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Springfield, MA grew at a rate of 2.07%, from 60.8k employees to 62.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Springfield, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,113 people), Retail Trade (7,317 people), and Manufacturing (6,832 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Springfield, MA, though some of these residents may live in Springfield, MA 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 Springfield, MA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,113 people), Retail Trade (7,317 people), and Manufacturing (6,832 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Springfield, MA has an unusually high number of Health Care & Social Assistance (1.64 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.1 times), and Manufacturing (1.09 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Springfield, MA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($60,144), Public Administration ($54,956), and Finance & Insurance ($46,998).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Gasoline

    $30.9B

  2. Mixed freight

    $29.2B

  3. Electronics

    $27.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $30.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.2B) and Electronics ($27.7B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$260B

2020 Value

$364B

Projected 2045 Value

40% growth

In 2020, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $260B. This is expected to increase 40% to $364B by 2045.

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

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. New York

    $14.6B

  2. Connecticut

    $13.9B

  3. New Hampshire

    $13.9B

In 2015, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $14.6B, followed by Connecticut with $13.9B and New Hampshire and $13.9B.

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

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Health

95.5% of the population of Springfield, MA has health coverage, with 32% on employee plans, 45.8% on Medicaid, 7.12% on Medicare, 9.81% on non-group plans, and 0.758% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Springfield, MA was $10,559 in 2014. This is a 2.78% increase from the previous year ($10,273).

Primary care physicians in Springfield, MA see 954 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.421% increase from the previous year (950 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1010 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 185 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Bristol County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (11.4%). Additionally, Bristol County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (29.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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954 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see an average of 954 patients per year. This represents a 0.421% increase from the previous year (950 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Massachusetts 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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$10,559

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$5,302

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,922

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,899

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Massachusetts (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.78%, from $10,273 to $10,559.

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

4.49%

Uninsured

32%

Employer Coverage

45.8%

Medicaid

7.12%

Medicare

9.81%

Non-Group

0.758%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Springfield, MA declined by 10.3% from 5.01% to 4.49%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Springfield, MA 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. Bristol County

    11.4% prevalence

  2. Hampden County

    11.1% prevalence

  3. Plymouth County

    10.8% prevalence

Bristol County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Massachusetts, at 11.4%.

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

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Diversity

Springfield, MA is home to a population of 155k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2017, 10% of Springfield, MA residents were born outside of the country (15.5k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Springfield, MA is composed of 67.7k Hispanic or Latino residents (43.8%), 50.3k White Alone residents (32.6%), 29.2k Black or African American Alone residents (18.9%), 3.55k Two or More Races residents (2.29%), 3.26k Asian Alone residents (2.11%), 334 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.216%), 152 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0983%), and 22 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0142%).

Age

Age by Nativity

31

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

45

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.2

In 2017, the median age of all people in Springfield, MA was 32.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 31, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Springfield, MA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Springfield, MA residents was 33.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

10%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

15.5k people

10.1%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

15.6k people

As of 2017, 10% of Springfield, MA residents (15.5k 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 Springfield, MA was 10.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. China

    88,014 ± 7,236 people

  2. Dominican Republic

    84,884 ± 7,108 people

  3. Brazil

    66,506 ± 6,300 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 88,014 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 84,884 and Brazil with 66,506.

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Citizenship

95.4%

2017 Citizenship

95.2%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 95.4% of Springfield, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Springfield, MA was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. Hispanic or Latino

    67.7k ± 3.04k

  2. White Alone

    50.3k ± 1.26k

  3. Black or African American Alone

    29.2k ± 1.04k

In 2017, there were 1.35 times more Hispanic or Latino residents (67.7k people) in Springfield, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50.3k White Alone and 29.2k Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    1,835 ± 296

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    942 ± 220

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    675 ± 163

Springfield, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.95 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Springfield, MA awarded 5,146 degrees. The student population of Springfield, MA is skewed towards women, with 7,011 male students and 9,888 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Springfield, MA are White (3,168 and 62.7%), followed by Black or African American (753 and 14.9%), Hispanic or Latino (633 and 12.5%), and Unknown (276 and 5.46%).

The largest universities in Springfield, MA by number of degrees awarded are American International College (1,131 and 22%), Western New England University (1,110 and 21.6%), and Springfield Technical Community College (1,077 and 20.9%).

The most popular majors in Springfield, MA are Community Organization & Advocacy (389 and 7.56%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (255 and 4.96%), and Education of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed (184 and 3.58%).

The median tuition costs in Springfield, MA are $33,904 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Community Organization & Advocacy

    389 degrees awarded

  2. Registered Nursing

    86 degrees awarded

  3. General Psychology

    86 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Springfield, MA was Community Organization & Advocacy with 389 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. American International College

    1,131 degrees awarded

  2. Western New England University

    1,110 degrees awarded

  3. Springfield Technical Community College

    1,077 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$33,904

Median Private

In 2017, the Springfield, MA institution with the largest number of graduating students was American International College with 1,131 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,928

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,218

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 1,928 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Springfield, MA, which is 0.599 times less than the 3,218 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    3,168 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    753 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    633 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Springfield, MA were to White students. These 3,168 degrees mean that there were 4.21 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 753 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Springfield, MA was $148,600 in 2017, which is 0.647 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $146,400 to $148,600, a 1.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Springfield, MA is 46.7%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Springfield, MA have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Springfield, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$148,600

2017 Median

± $1,978

$146,400

2016 Median

± $1,876

In 2017, the median property value in Springfield, MA grew to to $148,600 from the previous year's value of $146,400.

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

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Household Income

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$37,118

Median Household Income

± $1,309

56.3k

Number of Households

± 1,563

In 2017, the median household income of the 56.3k households in Springfield, MA grew to $37,118 from the previous year's value of $35,742.

The following chart displays the households in Springfield, MA 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

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Springfield, MA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Springfield, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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Rent vs Own

46.7%

2017 Homeownership

47.2%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 46.7% of the housing units in Springfield, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47.2%.

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

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Commute Time

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Springfield, MA have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.2% of the workforce in Springfield, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    74.3%

  2. Carpooled

    11.5%

  3. Walked

    4.91%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Springfield, MA was Drove Alone (74.3%), followed by those who Carpooled (11.5%) and those who Walked (4.91%).

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

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