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Demographic Data Report for North Carolina by County
Population: Foreign born
All Ages, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Rank

North Carolina

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 923,923.
Rank within US : This state is ranked 22 of 51

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 46,108,901.
Rank within US : N/A

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 80.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2848 of 3142

Camden County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 85.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2778 of 3142

Gates County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 134.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2392 of 3142

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 302.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2318 of 3142

Northampton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 268.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2181 of 3142

Swain County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 227.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2181 of 3142

Bertie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 296.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2118 of 3142

Martin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 373.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2118 of 3142

Chowan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 255.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2056 of 3142

Stokes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 819.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2056 of 3142

Cherokee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 563.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2005 of 3142

Hyde County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 93.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1950 of 3142

Columbus County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,095.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1834 of 3142

Haywood County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,404.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1834 of 3142

Jones County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 210.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1783 of 3142

Perquimans County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 299.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1783 of 3142

Graham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 196.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1727 of 3142

Alexander County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 926.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1691 of 3142

Halifax County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,192.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1691 of 3142

Currituck County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 784.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1644 of 3142

Pasquotank County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,046.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1644 of 3142

Bladen County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 817.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1560 of 3142

Pamlico County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 350.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1560 of 3142

Scotland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 979.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1560 of 3142

Ashe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 802.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1481 of 3142

Cleveland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 2,957.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1481 of 3142

Warren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 570.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1481 of 3142

Yancey County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 560.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1481 of 3142

Anson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 672.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1451 of 3142

Caswell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 693.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1451 of 3142

Edgecombe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,531.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1451 of 3142

Mitchell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 463.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1451 of 3142

Person County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,218.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1451 of 3142

Carteret County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 2,223.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1411 of 3142

Rockingham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 2,903.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1411 of 3142

Rutherford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 2,088.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1411 of 3142

Caldwell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 2,684.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1371 of 3142

Wilkes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 2,161.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1371 of 3142

Beaufort County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,536.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1340 of 3142

Brunswick County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 4,987.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1340 of 3142

Transylvania County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,176.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1311 of 3142

Richmond County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,568.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1247 of 3142

Watauga County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 2,044.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1247 of 3142

Clay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 433.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1222 of 3142

McDowell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,718.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1222 of 3142

Nash County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 3,825.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1166 of 3142

Onslow County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 8,276.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1166 of 3142

Avery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 723.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1138 of 3142

Craven County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 4,122.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1138 of 3142

Pender County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 2,591.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1138 of 3142

Lenoir County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 2,328.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1115 of 3142

Stanly County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 2,712.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1092 of 3142

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 864.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1072 of 3142

Hertford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 915.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1053 of 3142

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,989.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1035 of 3142

Dare County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,857.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 976 of 3142

Vance County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 2,074.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 976 of 3142

Moore County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 5,175.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 958 of 3142

Davie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 2,200.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 932 of 3142

Lincoln County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 4,582.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 932 of 3142

Robeson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 5,983.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 932 of 3142

Yadkin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,978.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 899 of 3142

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 3,854.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 879 of 3142

Burke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 4,904.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 856 of 3142

Pitt County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 9,718.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 856 of 3142

Davidson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 9,704.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 831 of 3142

Gaston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 13,219.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 831 of 3142

Macon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 2,138.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 831 of 3142

Granville County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 3,580.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 817 of 3142

Surry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 4,194.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 801 of 3142

Rowan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 8,981.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 779 of 3142

Wilson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 4,684.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 779 of 3142

Alleghany County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 671.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 757 of 3142

New Hanover County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 14,078.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 757 of 3142

Randolph County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 8,849.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 757 of 3142

Hoke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 3,315.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 739 of 3142

Harnett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 8,577.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 725 of 3142

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.5 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 1,319.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 693 of 3142

Catawba County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 10,923.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 668 of 3142

Cumberland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 22,584.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 668 of 3142

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 8,127.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 646 of 3142

Buncombe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 19,134.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 636 of 3142

Iredell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 13,468.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 636 of 3142

Henderson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 8,987.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 575 of 3142

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.0 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 2,080.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 541 of 3142

Johnston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.5 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 19,235.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 490 of 3142

Tyrrell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.5 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 288.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 490 of 3142

Alamance County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 15,930.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 441 of 3142

Forsyth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 35,397.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 433 of 3142

Lee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 6,175.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 404 of 3142

Cabarrus County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 22,554.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 387 of 3142

Sampson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 6,276.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 332 of 3142

Chatham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.7 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 8,344.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 328 of 3142

Guilford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 62,023.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 299 of 3142

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.5 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 28,229.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 292 of 3142

Duplin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.8 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 5,782.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 284 of 3142

Orange County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.6 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 18,553.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 249 of 3142

Wake County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.5 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 167,349.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 194 of 3142

Durham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 50,078.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 180 of 3142

Mecklenburg County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Foreign Born) : The number of people (foreign born) is 190,648.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 147 of 3142

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 07/05/2025 6:24 pm.

Φ Rural-Urban Continuum Codes provided by the USDA.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Population: Foreign born, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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