Butler County, OH

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Population

382,378

0.466% growth

Median Age

37.3


Median Household Income

$60,589

5.36% decline

Poverty Rate

12.9%


Number of Employees

184,920

1.12% decline

Median Property Value

$181,300

8.05% growth

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Health

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Housing & Living

About

In 2018, Butler County, OH had a population of 382k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $60,589. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Butler County, OH grew from 380,604 to 382,378, a 0.466% increase and its median household income declined from $64,023 to $60,589, a -5.36% decrease.

The population of Butler County, OH is 80.4% White Alone, 8.16% Black or African American Alone, and 4.86% Hispanic or Latino. N/A% of the people in Butler County, OH speak a non-English language, and 96.5% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Butler County, OH are Miami University-Oxford (5,476 degrees awarded in 2017), Miami University-Hamilton (340 degrees), and Butler Tech-D Russel Lee Career Center (268 degrees).

The median property value in Butler County, OH is $181,300, and the homeownership rate is 65.1%. Most people in Butler County, OH commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Butler County, OH is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Butler County, OH employs 185k people. The largest industries in Butler County, OH are Manufacturing (28,528 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (24,246 people), and Retail Trade (21,459 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($112,992), Utilities ($86,429), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,509).

Median household income in Butler County, OH is $60,589. Males in Butler County, OH have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,520. The income inequality in Butler County, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$60,589

2018 value

± $2,147

-5.36%

1 Year Growth

± 5.29%

Households in Butler County, OH have a median annual income of $60,589, 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 $64,023 in 2017, which represents a -5.36% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$65,155

Average Male Salary

± $1,041

$48,520

Average Female Salary

± $780

In 2018, full-time male employees in Ohio 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

    $61,444 ± $4,429

  2. White

    $51,160 ± $663

  3. Two or More Races

    $36,079 ± $3,030

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.2 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 Butler County, OH is from Ohio.

0.46

2018 Wage GINI

0.457

2017 Wage GINI

In 2018, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.704% growth from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

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

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio 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 111.12

  2. Census Tract 111.16

  3. Census Tract 111.18

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Butler County, OH was Census Tract 111.12 with a value of $140,682, followed by Census Tract 111.16 and Census Tract 111.18, with respective values of $129,276 and $116,694.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Butler County, OH (47k out of 363k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 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

    34,752 ± 1,440

  2. Black

    6,442 ± 588

  3. Hispanic

    5,127 ± 521

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Butler County, OH 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

185k

2018 Value

± 7,251

-1.12%

1 Year decline

± 5.4%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Butler County, OH declined at a rate of -1.12%, from 187k employees to 185k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Butler County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (21,042 people), Sales & Related Occupations (19,376 people), and Management Occupations (19,161 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Butler County, OH.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Butler County, OH, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (21,042 people), Sales & Related Occupations (19,376 people), and Management Occupations (19,161 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Butler County, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (1.41 times higher than expected), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.3 times), and Production Occupations (1.17 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Butler County, OH, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($84,254), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($77,673), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($76,918).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

185k

2018 Value

± 7,251

-1.12%

1 Year decline

± 5.4%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Butler County, OH declined at a rate of -1.12%, from 187k employees to 185k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Butler County, OH, are Manufacturing (28,528 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (24,246 people), and Retail Trade (21,459 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Butler County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Butler County, OH 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 Butler County, OH, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (28,528 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (24,246 people), and Retail Trade (21,459 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Butler County, OH has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.71 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.58 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.18 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Butler County, OH, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($112,992), Utilities ($86,429), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,509).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $68.6B

  2. Motorized vehicles

    $67.9B

  3. Machinery

    $51B

In 2015, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $68.6B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($67.9B) and Machinery ($51B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$675B

2020 Value

$952B

Projected 2045 Value

41.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $675B. This is expected to increase 41.1% to $952B by 2045.

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

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Michigan

    $49.2B

  2. Indiana

    $37.6B

  3. Pennsylvania

    $35.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $49.2B, followed by Indiana with $37.6B and Pennsylvania and $35.5B.

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

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Health

94.5% of the population of Butler County, OH has health coverage, with 58.4% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 9.58% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Butler County, OH was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Butler County, OH see 1854 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.37% decrease from the previous year (1899 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2086 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 669 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Scioto County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.8%). Additionally, Hocking County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,854 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Butler County, OH see an average of 1,854 patients per year. This represents a 2.37% decrease from the previous year (1,899 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Butler County, OH 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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$8,712

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,371

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,007

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,038

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Ohio (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.14%, from $8,286 to $8,712.

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

5.53%

Uninsured

58.4%

Employer Coverage

13.4%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

9.58%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Butler County, OH grew by 16.3% from 4.76% to 5.53%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Butler County, OH 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. Scioto County

    16.8% prevalence

  2. Lawrence County

    15.9% prevalence

  3. Vinton County

    15.3% prevalence

Scioto County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Ohio, at 16.8%.

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

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Diversity

Butler County, OH is home to a population of 382k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2017, 5.61% of Butler County, OH residents were born outside of the country (21.4k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Butler County, OH is composed of 307k White Alone residents (80.4%), 31.2k Black or African American Alone residents (8.16%), 18.6k Hispanic or Latino residents (4.86%), 13.1k Asian Alone residents (3.42%), 10.7k Two or More Races residents (2.79%), 818 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.214%), 488 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.128%), and 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

37

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

39

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.7

In 2018, the median age of all people in Butler County, OH was 37.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Butler County, OH are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Butler County, OH residents was 36.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.61%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

21.4k people

5.34%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

20.2k people

As of 2017, 5.61% of Butler County, OH residents (21.4k 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 Butler County, OH was 5.34%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. India

    62,221 ± 6,108 people

  2. Mexico

    44,382 ± 5,162 people

  3. China

    35,261 ± 4,603 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 62,221 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,382 and China with 35,261.

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Citizenship

96.5%

2018 Citizenship

97.2%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 96.5% of Butler County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Butler County, OH was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    307k ± 407

  2. Black or African American Alone

    31.2k ± 2.01k

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    18.6k ± 3.54k

In 2018, there were 9.85 times more White Alone residents (307k people) in Butler County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.2k Black or African American Alone and 18.6k 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 Butler County, OH as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    5,853 ± 982

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    3,178 ± 894

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    1,961 ± 538

Butler County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Butler County, OH awarded 6,559 degrees. The student population of Butler County, OH is skewed towards women, with 11,803 male students and 13,202 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Butler County, OH are White (5,194 and 84.6%), followed by Black or African American (286 and 4.66%), Hispanic or Latino (228 and 3.71%), and Two or More Races (208 and 3.39%).

The largest universities in Butler County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Miami University-Oxford (5,476 and 83.5%), Miami University-Hamilton (340 and 5.18%), and Butler Tech-D Russel Lee Career Center (268 and 4.09%).

The most popular majors in Butler County, OH are General Marketing & Marketing Management (325 and 4.96%), General Finance (301 and 4.59%), and General Biological Sciences (263 and 4.01%).

The median tuition costs in Butler County, OH are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $5,491 and $15,462 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. General Marketing & Marketing Management

    319 degrees awarded

  2. General Finance

    301 degrees awarded

  3. Public Relations & Image Management

    216 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Butler County, OH was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 319 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Miami University-Oxford

    5,476 degrees awarded

  2. Miami University-Hamilton

    340 degrees awarded

  3. Butler Tech-D Russel Lee Career Center

    268 degrees awarded

$5,491

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Butler County, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was Miami University-Oxford with 5,476 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

2,839

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,720

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 2,839 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Butler County, OH, which is 0.763 times less than the 3,720 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Butler County, OH by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    5,194 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    286 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    228 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Butler County, OH were to White students. These 5,194 degrees mean that there were 18.2 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 286 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Butler County, OH was $181,300 in 2018, which is 0.789 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $167,800 to $181,300, a 8.05% increase. The homeownership rate in Butler County, OH is 65.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Butler County, OH have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Butler County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$181,300

2018 Median

± $6,169

$167,800

2017 Median

± $4,232

In 2018, the median property value in Butler County, OH grew to to $181,300 from the previous year's value of $167,800.

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

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Household Income

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$60,589

Median Household Income

± $2,147

143k

Number of Households

± 5,905

In 2018, the median household income of the 143k households in Butler County, OH declined from $60,589 from the previous year's value of $64,023.

The following chart displays the households in Butler County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

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

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Rent vs Own

65.1%

2018 Homeownership

68.9%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 65.1% of the housing units in Butler County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.9%.

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

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Commute Time

23.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Butler County, OH have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.01% of the workforce in Butler County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    84.8%

  2. Carpooled

    6.06%

  3. Worked At Home

    5.04%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Butler County, OH was Drove Alone (84.8%), followed by those who Carpooled (6.06%) and those who Worked At Home (5.04%).

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Butler County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Butler County, OH have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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