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Demographic Data Report for Iowa by County
Mobility: Moved, same county (in past year)
Ages 1+, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 20,792,831.
Rank within US : N/A

Iowa

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 211,478.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 34 of 51

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.7 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 43,459.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2978 of 3142

Johnson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.2 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 17,441.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3122 of 3142

Linn County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 15,765.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2669 of 3142

Scott County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.1 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 14,022.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2898 of 3142

Story County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.9 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 12,873.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3138 of 3142

Black Hawk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.5 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 12,231.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3056 of 3142

Pottawattamie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 5,282.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2256 of 3142

Dubuque County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 5,146.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2012 of 3142

Woodbury County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 4,680.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1609 of 3142

Dallas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 4,204.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1241 of 3142

Muscatine County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 3,627.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2968 of 3142

Clinton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 3,031.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2559 of 3142

Wapello County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.2 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 2,849.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2919 of 3142

Des Moines County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.2 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 2,741.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2743 of 3142

Cerro Gordo County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 2,585.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2400 of 3142

Webster County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 2,476.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2633 of 3142

Lee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.6 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 2,448.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2824 of 3142

Marion County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 2,216.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2598 of 3142

Jasper County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 1,814.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1767 of 3142

Warren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 1,770.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 858 of 3142

Poweshiek County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.8 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 1,616.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2988 of 3142

Marshall County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 1,567.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1298 of 3142

Sioux County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 1,554.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1483 of 3142

Jones County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.5 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 1,340.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2537 of 3142

Cedar County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 1,277.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2700 of 3142

Carroll County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 1,249.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2400 of 3142

Buchanan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 1,248.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2400 of 3142

Plymouth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 1,156.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1609 of 3142

Dickinson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 1,054.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2334 of 3142

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 1,054.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1721 of 3142

Winneshiek County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 1,050.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2114 of 3142

Kossuth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 1,024.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2718 of 3142

Crawford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 1,013.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2474 of 3142

O'Brien County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 989.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2718 of 3142

Page County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 984.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2559 of 3142

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 927.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1767 of 3142

Jefferson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 914.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2298 of 3142

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.6 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 900.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2824 of 3142

Mahaska County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 889.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1360 of 3142

Bremer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 885.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 970 of 3142

Hardin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 845.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1942 of 3142

Benton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 841.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 858 of 3142

Clayton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 838.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1885 of 3142

Buena Vista County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 831.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1360 of 3142

Boone County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 818.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 741 of 3142

Fayette County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 812.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1483 of 3142

Wright County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 770.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2400 of 3142

Lucas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.9 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 764.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2999 of 3142

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 755.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1609 of 3142

Cherokee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.5 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 745.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2537 of 3142

Cass County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 721.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2164 of 3142

Clay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 688.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1418 of 3142

Floyd County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 680.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1609 of 3142

Clarke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 634.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2598 of 3142

Mitchell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 630.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2364 of 3142

Appanoose County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 628.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2012 of 3142

Henry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 621.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 741 of 3142

Winnebago County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 612.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2334 of 3142

Iowa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 597.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1045 of 3142

Delaware County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 573.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 858 of 3142

Tama County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 550.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 858 of 3142

Hamilton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 541.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1121 of 3142

Mills County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 535.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1121 of 3142

Decatur County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 528.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2669 of 3142

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 523.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2012 of 3142

Davis County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 501.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2164 of 3142

Palo Alto County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.6 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 490.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2209 of 3142

Lyon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 475.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1298 of 3142

Butler County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 456.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 799 of 3142

Allamakee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 449.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 799 of 3142

Hancock County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 436.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1360 of 3142

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 421.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1824 of 3142

Grundy County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 420.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 918 of 3142

Harrison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 416.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 634 of 3142

Humboldt County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 398.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1418 of 3142

Calhoun County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 360.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1121 of 3142

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 349.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1045 of 3142

Keokuk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 346.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 970 of 3142

Monona County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 343.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1360 of 3142

Guthrie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 342.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 799 of 3142

Sac County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 340.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 970 of 3142

Monroe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 333.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1609 of 3142

Howard County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 330.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 970 of 3142

Ida County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 326.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1767 of 3142

Louisa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 326.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 741 of 3142

Shelby County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 320.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 527 of 3142

Chickasaw County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 315.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 527 of 3142

Van Buren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 299.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1418 of 3142

Pocahontas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 287.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1360 of 3142

Fremont County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 259.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1298 of 3142

Emmet County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 231.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 429 of 3142

Audubon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 219.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1298 of 3142

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 203.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 799 of 3142

Adams County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 199.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2164 of 3142

Adair County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 198.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 527 of 3142

Osceola County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 196.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 858 of 3142

Ringgold County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 179.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1241 of 3142

Taylor County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 159.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 527 of 3142

Worth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
People (Moved Within County) : The number of people (moved within county) is 127.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 208 of 3142

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/30/2026 10:59 am.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Mobility: Moved, same county (in past year), see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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