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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Tennessee by County
Population: Age 65 and over
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Value

Tennessee

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,172,740.
Rank within US : This state is ranked 30 of 52

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 55,970,047.
Rank within US : N/A

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 22,269.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3113 of 3143

Rutherford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 38,385.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3092 of 3143

Trousdale County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,483.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3010 of 3143

Davidson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 90,153.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3000 of 3143

Williamson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 36,307.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2833 of 3143

Shelby County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 132,606.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2816 of 3143

Bedford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,458.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2801 of 3143

Robertson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,997.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2760 of 3143

Macon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,950.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2688 of 3143

Tipton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,373.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2688 of 3143

Cheatham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,496.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2609 of 3143

Lake County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,059.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2586 of 3143

Wilson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 24,231.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2586 of 3143

Knox County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 78,379.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2534 of 3143

Lauderdale County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,058.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2495 of 3143

Marshall County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,772.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2467 of 3143

Putnam County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 13,333.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2467 of 3143

Smith County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,321.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2467 of 3143

Sumner County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 32,822.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2467 of 3143

Dickson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,182.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2426 of 3143

Maury County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 17,604.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2373 of 3143

Scott County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,721.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2348 of 3143

Bradley County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 18,739.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2293 of 3143

Gibson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,767.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2252 of 3143

Cannon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,551.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2221 of 3143

Coffee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,307.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2196 of 3143

Dyer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,429.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2196 of 3143

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 17,363.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2177 of 3143

Chester County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,090.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2153 of 3143

Lawrence County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,941.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2153 of 3143

Hamblen County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 11,616.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2093 of 3143

Hickman County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,510.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2093 of 3143

Warren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,488.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2064 of 3143

Hamilton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 67,162.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2034 of 3143

Weakley County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,982.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2034 of 3143

Henderson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,118.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1968 of 3143

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,704.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1938 of 3143

Hardeman County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,728.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1871 of 3143

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 25,019.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1871 of 3143

DeKalb County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,865.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1812 of 3143

Morgan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,007.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1772 of 3143

Crockett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,666.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1716 of 3143

Rhea County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,440.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1663 of 3143

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,130.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1663 of 3143

Lincoln County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,990.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1573 of 3143

Claiborne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,384.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1519 of 3143

Carroll County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,654.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1472 of 3143

Sevier County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 19,698.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1472 of 3143

Houston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,660.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1434 of 3143

Anderson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 15,749.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1396 of 3143

McMinn County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,877.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1396 of 3143

Haywood County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,577.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1354 of 3143

Overton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,600.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1354 of 3143

Bledsoe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,029.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1328 of 3143

Jefferson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 11,318.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1328 of 3143

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,912.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1272 of 3143

Lewis County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,623.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1272 of 3143

Marion County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,939.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1272 of 3143

Obion County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,261.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1272 of 3143

Humphreys County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,933.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1240 of 3143

Grundy County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,834.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1214 of 3143

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,665.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1214 of 3143

White County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,744.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1214 of 3143

Blount County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 28,598.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1178 of 3143

Campbell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,214.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1178 of 3143

Giles County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,326.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1178 of 3143

Stewart County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,911.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1116 of 3143

McNairy County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,467.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1091 of 3143

Sequatchie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,467.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1091 of 3143

Grainger County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,107.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1047 of 3143

Meigs County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,786.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1047 of 3143

Moore County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,416.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1021 of 3143

Hawkins County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,436.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 984 of 3143

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 15,436.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 928 of 3143

Monroe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,242.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 928 of 3143

Cocke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,981.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 902 of 3143

Sullivan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 35,212.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 877 of 3143

Perry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,894.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 847 of 3143

Carter County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,593.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 817 of 3143

Fayette County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,544.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 800 of 3143

Hancock County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,521.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 800 of 3143

Fentress County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,366.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 701 of 3143

Unicoi County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,105.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 686 of 3143

Hardin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,237.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 668 of 3143

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,761.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 668 of 3143

Roane County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,636.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 668 of 3143

Johnson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,212.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 653 of 3143

Henry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,601.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 617 of 3143

Benton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,786.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 583 of 3143

Decatur County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,723.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 583 of 3143

Van Buren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,509.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 536 of 3143

Clay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,907.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 424 of 3143

Loudon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 27.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 15,412.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 253 of 3143

Pickett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 27.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,414.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 194 of 3143

Cumberland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 31.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 19,892.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 69 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 07/11/2025 10:54 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: Age 65 and over, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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