Cabarrus County is located in south-central North Carolina in the Charlotte metropolitan region, bordering Mecklenburg County to the southwest and situated along the Piedmont’s rolling uplands. Created in 1792 from Mecklenburg County and named for North Carolina legislator Stephen Cabarrus, it developed from an agrarian area into a transportation- and industry-connected county tied to Charlotte’s growth. With a population of roughly 225,000, Cabarrus is mid-sized by state standards and includes both suburban municipalities and remaining rural areas. Concord, the county seat, is the largest city and a major employment center, while nearby towns such as Kannapolis extend the county’s urbanized corridor. The local economy reflects a mix of healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and motorsports-related activity. Landscapes include suburban development, farmland, and forested tracts typical of the Piedmont, alongside regional cultural institutions and community events anchored in Concord and Kannapolis.

Cabarrus County Local Demographic Profile

Cabarrus County is located in south-central North Carolina within the Charlotte metropolitan region (Piedmont). The county seat is Concord, and local government and planning resources are available via the Cabarrus County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Cabarrus County, North Carolina, the county’s population was 225,804 (2020), with a 2023 estimate of 238,267.

Age & Gender

Age and sex figures are published by the U.S. Census Bureau via QuickFacts and the American Community Survey (ACS). The most consistently cited county summary is available from Census Bureau QuickFacts (Cabarrus County), including:

  • Persons under 5 years
  • Persons under 18 years
  • Persons 65 years and over
  • Female persons (percent), which serves as the basis for the county’s gender ratio (male share is the complement)

Racial & Ethnic Composition

County-level race and Hispanic/Latino origin statistics are reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The standard county summary is provided in Census Bureau QuickFacts (Cabarrus County), including:

  • White alone
  • Black or African American alone
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone
  • Asian alone
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone
  • Two or more races
  • Hispanic or Latino (of any race)

Household & Housing Data

Household and housing indicators for Cabarrus County are published by the U.S. Census Bureau and summarized in Census Bureau QuickFacts (Cabarrus County). Commonly reported county-level measures include:

  • Number of households
  • Average household size
  • Owner-occupied housing unit rate
  • Median value of owner-occupied housing units
  • Median gross rent
  • Housing units (total)
  • Building permits
  • Persons per household

For additional county planning context and locally maintained reference materials, see the Cabarrus County Planning Department page.

Email Usage

Cabarrus County sits in the Charlotte metropolitan area, with higher-density development around Concord and Kannapolis and more dispersed rural areas to the east and north; this geography shapes digital communication by concentrating stronger network coverage and provider investment in urban corridors while leaving some outlying areas with fewer service options.

Direct county-level email-usage rates are not routinely published, so email access is summarized using proxies such as household broadband subscription and computer availability from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, data.census.gov). These indicators track the practical ability to maintain email accounts and use webmail or email clients.

Age composition influences adoption because older populations are more likely to face lower digital adoption and accessibility barriers. Cabarrus’ age distribution and population characteristics are available through U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Cabarrus County. Gender distribution is generally near-even and is not a primary driver of email access compared with age, income, and infrastructure.

Connectivity limitations in parts of the county are commonly linked to last‑mile buildout costs and service availability; local planning and broadband-related initiatives are documented via Cabarrus County government and statewide context from the North Carolina Division of Broadband and Digital Equity.

Mobile Phone Usage

Cabarrus County is in south-central North Carolina within the Charlotte metropolitan region, anchored by the cities of Concord and Kannapolis. The county is largely Piedmont terrain (rolling hills rather than mountainous topography), with a mix of suburban/urbanized areas along major transportation corridors (I‑85/US‑29) and lower-density areas toward the county’s edges. This settlement pattern typically produces strong mobile network coverage in the urbanized core and along highways, with more variability in indoor signal strength and capacity in less dense areas. For official local context on jurisdiction and growth, see the Cabarrus County government website.

Key distinction: network availability vs. household adoption

  • Network availability (supply-side) describes where mobile providers offer service (4G LTE/5G) and at what performance levels.
  • Household adoption (demand-side) describes whether residents subscribe to mobile voice/data service or rely on mobile as their primary internet connection.

County-level “mobile penetration” (subscriptions per 100 residents) is generally not published in a consistent, official format; adoption is most often measured via household survey indicators (e.g., cellular-only households, smartphone ownership, and whether home internet is mobile-only).

Mobile penetration or access indicators (where available)

Cellular-only households and household internet access (adoption)

  • The most widely used official adoption indicators are produced by the U.S. Census Bureau and include:
    • Presence of an internet subscription by type (cable, fiber, DSL, satellite, cellular data plan, etc.)
    • Computer/device type available in the home (desktop/laptop, tablet, smartphone)
  • These measures are available for Cabarrus County through the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) tables and data tools, though the specific “mobile-only” concept can require combining categories (for example, households reporting a cellular data plan and no other subscription types). County-level estimates are survey-based and include margins of error.

Primary sources:

Mobile subscription counts (penetration)

  • The FCC does not routinely publish county-level “mobile subscriptions per capita” as an official standard series. Some commercial datasets estimate subscriptions and handset counts, but they are not authoritative public statistics.
  • As a result, county-specific mobile penetration rates are typically not available from official, public sources, and adoption is best described with ACS household indicators.

Mobile internet usage patterns: 4G and 5G availability (network availability)

FCC Broadband Data Collection (coverage and technology)

The most direct public source for where 4G LTE and 5G are reported available is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC), which provides provider-reported mobile coverage polygons and associated technology categories.

  • The FCC’s mobile availability information can be explored and downloaded via the FCC National Broadband Map.
  • The BDC distinguishes mobile broadband technologies (including 4G LTE and multiple 5G variants) and can be filtered to Cabarrus County to view reported coverage.

Limitations to state clearly:

  • FCC mobile coverage is provider-reported and can differ from user experience, especially indoors or in areas with terrain/clutter and network congestion.
  • Coverage maps indicate availability, not that every household subscribes or that performance is uniform at all times.

North Carolina broadband mapping and planning context

North Carolina maintains broadband planning resources that provide statewide and local context (primarily focused on fixed broadband, but often relevant for understanding connectivity gaps and infrastructure priorities that may correlate with reliance on mobile service).

Typical pattern in a Charlotte-metro county (availability vs. performance)

For Cabarrus County’s built environment (dense suburban/urban core plus exurban/rural pockets):

  • 4G LTE availability is generally expected to be widespread across populated areas and major roadways per national carrier deployment patterns, but authoritative confirmation should be taken from the FCC map for the county.
  • 5G availability tends to be strongest in the most developed areas and along major corridors; higher-capacity “mid-band” and “mmWave” style deployments (where present) are typically concentrated in dense commercial or event areas. The FCC map provides the county-specific provider-reported footprint.

Because publicly accessible, provider-neutral county performance datasets (e.g., median mobile download/upload by census tract) are not consistently published by government sources, county-level usage patterns such as average speeds by technology are limited in authoritative, public reporting.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

Household device indicators (adoption)

The ACS includes household measures for device availability, including smartphones and other computing devices. For Cabarrus County, these indicators can be retrieved through:

Important limitations:

  • ACS device measures are household-level (presence/absence), not counts of devices per person.
  • ACS does not measure detailed handset categories (e.g., 5G-capable vs. LTE-only smartphones) at the county level.

Practical interpretation for Cabarrus County

  • In U.S. counties within major metro regions, smartphones are typically the dominant personal mobile device, while tablets and laptops are common secondary devices. This is a general U.S. pattern, but the authoritative way to quantify Cabarrus County’s device mix is via ACS household device tables rather than inferring exact proportions.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage (adoption and experience)

Urban/suburban vs. lower-density areas (availability and adoption)

  • Network availability and quality are typically strongest where population density supports more cell sites and backhaul capacity. In Cabarrus County, this generally aligns with the Concord/Kannapolis urbanized areas and commercial corridors.
  • Lower-density areas can have fewer sites per square mile, which can reduce indoor coverage and increase the chance of congestion during peak times, even when outdoor coverage is reported as available.

Socioeconomic factors (adoption)

  • ACS internet subscription categories can be used to examine how many households report a cellular data plan and how many report no internet subscription, which are commonly used to understand affordability constraints and mobile-only reliance.
  • Household characteristics associated with mobile-only internet reliance in many U.S. communities (measured in national survey literature) include income constraints and renter status; however, county-specific attribution should be grounded in Cabarrus County ACS cross-tabulations rather than generalized claims.

Authoritative demographic context sources:

Commuting patterns and corridor effects (network experience)

  • Cabarrus County’s integration into the Charlotte regional economy increases daily travel along major corridors. Mobile experience can vary by:
    • High-traffic road segments (higher simultaneous demand)
    • Large venues and commercial clusters (localized peak loads) These effects relate to network performance rather than availability and are not directly quantified by standard county-level public datasets.

Summary: what can be stated definitively with public data

  • Availability (4G/5G): Provider-reported mobile broadband availability by technology can be documented for Cabarrus County using the FCC National Broadband Map. This is the primary authoritative public source for county-scale mobile coverage footprints.
  • Adoption (households using mobile service/internet): Household internet subscription types and device availability (including smartphones and cellular data plans) can be quantified for Cabarrus County using Census.gov ACS tables.
  • Limitations: County-level “mobile penetration” in the sense of subscriptions per resident is not consistently published as an official county statistic; performance metrics and detailed handset capability splits are also limited in authoritative county-level public reporting.

Social Media Trends

Cabarrus County is in south‑central North Carolina within the Charlotte metropolitan region, anchored by Concord and Kannapolis. Its mix of suburban growth, large commuting ties to Charlotte, and local anchors such as NASCAR-related tourism at Charlotte Motor Speedway and major retail destinations tend to align with mainstream U.S. social media adoption patterns seen in similarly suburban, metro-adjacent counties.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

  • County-specific social media penetration: No authoritative, regularly published dataset provides a verified Cabarrus County–only estimate of “percent of residents active on social media” comparable to national survey standards.
  • Best available benchmark (U.S. adults): Nationally, 72% of U.S. adults report using at least one social media site, according to Pew Research Center’s Social Media Fact Sheet. This is the most commonly cited baseline for local planning in the absence of county-level survey results.
  • Local context indicator (internet availability): Social media use generally tracks broadband/smartphone access; county-level connectivity indicators are typically referenced via U.S. Census/ACS and federal broadband mapping rather than direct “social media use” measurement.

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

National age gradients are strong and are commonly used as a proxy pattern for metro-adjacent counties:

  • 18–29: ~84% use social media
  • 30–49: ~81%
  • 50–64: ~73%
  • 65+: ~45%
    Source: Pew Research Center.
    Interpretation for Cabarrus County: High usage is expected among working-age adults (18–49) given commuter-oriented demographics and the prominence of mobile-first communication for jobs, schools, and local events.

Gender breakdown

Pew’s national findings generally show platform-specific gender skews more than a single consistent “overall social media” gap:

  • Women tend to be more represented on visually and socially oriented platforms (notably Pinterest and often Instagram in survey results).
  • Men tend to be more represented on discussion/news and some video/community platforms in certain surveys. Reference: Pew Research Center platform-by-platform demographics.
    County-level gender split: No standardized public dataset provides a verified Cabarrus-only gender breakdown for “active social media users.”

Most-used platforms (share of U.S. adults; commonly used as local proxy)

Pew reports the following approximate shares of U.S. adults using each platform (usage varies by year; values below reflect Pew’s fact sheet reporting and recent survey summaries):

  • YouTube: ~83%
  • Facebook: ~68%
  • Instagram: ~47%
  • Pinterest: ~35%
  • TikTok: ~33%
  • LinkedIn: ~30%
  • X (formerly Twitter): ~22%
  • Snapchat: ~27%
  • WhatsApp: ~29%
    Source: Pew Research Center’s Social Media Fact Sheet.
    Implication for Cabarrus County: In suburban counties near major metros, the highest reach typically comes from YouTube and Facebook, with Instagram and TikTok prominent among younger adults and local lifestyle/entertainment content.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

  • Video-first consumption: YouTube’s broad reach and TikTok’s growth reflect a continued shift toward short- and long-form video for entertainment, how-to content, and local discovery; this aligns with Pew’s persistent finding that YouTube is the most widely used platform among U.S. adults (Pew).
  • Age-driven platform preference: Younger adults concentrate more activity on Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, while Facebook remains comparatively stronger among older cohorts; this is consistent across Pew’s platform demographic tables (Pew).
  • Local-community information loops: In metro-adjacent suburban counties, Facebook groups/pages and neighborhood-focused sharing tend to be central for event promotion, school/community updates, and local commerce, reflecting Facebook’s relatively high overall penetration among adults.
  • Professional networking concentration: LinkedIn usage skews toward higher education and professional occupations; in a county with strong commuting ties to Charlotte’s job market, LinkedIn’s role is typically oriented around recruiting, career updates, and industry networking (platform demographic context in Pew).
  • Engagement style differences by platform: Behavior commonly separates into (1) broadcast consumption (YouTube), (2) feed + messaging/community (Facebook/Instagram), and (3) trend-driven discovery (TikTok), with the mix driven largely by age and content type, consistent with national survey patterns reported by Pew.

Family & Associates Records

Cabarrus County maintains several categories of family and associate-related public records through county and state offices. Vital records include birth and death certificates (registered and issued by the Cabarrus County Register of Deeds) and marriage records (applications/licenses and certified copies). Divorce and other family-court case files are maintained by the Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court as part of North Carolina’s court record system. Adoption records are generally sealed under North Carolina law, with access typically restricted to eligible parties and authorized agencies/courts.

Public-facing databases include recorded-document search tools provided by the Register of Deeds for items such as marriage records and other recorded instruments, and statewide court calendar/case information tools supported by the North Carolina Judicial Branch for court proceedings. For in-person access, residents use the Register of Deeds office for certified vital record copies and recorded-document research, and the Clerk of Superior Court for court file access and copies, subject to court rules and confidentiality requirements.

Privacy and restrictions commonly apply to adoption files, certain juvenile and protected proceedings, and portions of court records containing confidential identifiers. Certified copies of vital records are typically issued only to qualified requesters under state rules.

Official sources: Cabarrus County Register of Deeds; Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court (NC Judicial Branch).

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available

  • Marriage licenses (and related marriage records)

    • Cabarrus County issues marriage licenses through the county Clerk of Superior Court (Register of Deeds does not issue marriage licenses in North Carolina).
    • After the ceremony, the officiant returns the completed license for recording, creating the county’s recorded marriage record.

  • Divorce records

    • Divorce case files and divorce judgments/decrees are created and maintained by the Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court as part of the civil court record.

  • Annulments

    • Annulments are handled as court proceedings in district court and are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court within the case file; the outcome is reflected in the court’s orders/judgment.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

  • Marriage records

    • Filed/recorded with: Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court (issuance and recording of marriage licenses).
    • Access methods:
      • In person: Requests and searches are handled through the Clerk of Superior Court’s office.
      • State-level copies: North Carolina provides certified copies of vital records through the N.C. Vital Records unit for eligible requesters (commonly used for official copies).
        Link: North Carolina Vital Records

  • Divorce and annulment records (court records)

    • Filed with: Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court (civil/district court case record).
    • Access methods:
      • In person: Court files and judgments are accessed through the Clerk of Superior Court (subject to any sealing or confidentiality rules).
      • Electronic access: North Carolina court records are also accessed through statewide court information systems and clerk services, with availability varying by record type and confidentiality status.
        Link: North Carolina Judicial Branch

Typical information included in these records

  • Marriage license / recorded marriage record

    • Full legal names of both parties
    • Ages and/or dates of birth (format varies by form version)
    • Residences and counties/states of birth (commonly included)
    • Date the license was issued and the county of issuance
    • Date and place of marriage ceremony
    • Name, title/ordination status, and signature of the officiant
    • Witness information where recorded on the form
    • Recording/filing details (book/page or instrument number, clerk certification)

  • Divorce decree/judgment and case file

    • Names of parties and case number
    • Filing date, hearing dates, and date judgment entered
    • Grounds stated in the pleadings (North Carolina divorces are commonly “absolute divorce” after statutory separation)
    • Court findings and orders (e.g., dissolution of marriage; sometimes restoration of a prior name)
    • Related orders may appear in the file or as separate matters (e.g., custody, child support, equitable distribution), depending on how the case was filed and resolved

  • Annulment orders

    • Names of parties and case number
    • Court findings supporting annulment under North Carolina law
    • Order declaring the marriage void/voidable and related relief (where granted)

Privacy or legal restrictions

  • Public-record status

    • Marriage licenses and recorded marriage records are generally treated as public records in North Carolina, with certified copies issued by custodians under applicable state rules.
    • Divorce decrees/judgments are generally public court records unless sealed by court order.
    • Annulment case records are generally court records; access is subject to the same court-record rules and any sealing/confidentiality orders.

  • Confidential information and limits on access

    • Certain sensitive identifiers (for example, Social Security numbers) are generally not displayed in publicly provided copies and may be redacted under state and court privacy rules.
    • Some filings and related proceedings connected to family matters (for example, certain juvenile or protected-address information) can be confidential by statute or court order; access to sealed or confidential components is restricted.

  • Certified copies and identity requirements

    • Certified copies for legal use are issued by the record custodian (county clerk for many marriage records; state vital records for statewide issuance), typically under statutory controls governing who may obtain certain certified vital records and what identification/documentation is required.

Education, Employment and Housing

Cabarrus County is in south-central North Carolina in the Charlotte metropolitan area (Piedmont region), immediately northeast of Mecklenburg County. The county’s largest cities include Concord (county seat) and Kannapolis, with additional suburban and semi-rural communities such as Harrisburg, Midland, and Mount Pleasant. Recent population estimates place Cabarrus County at roughly 230,000+ residents, reflecting sustained in-migration tied to metro Charlotte job growth and highway access (primarily I‑85 and US‑29).

Education Indicators

Public schools (counts and names)

Cabarrus County is served primarily by Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) and, for the Kannapolis area, Kannapolis City Schools (KCS). The most current school lists are maintained by the districts:

A consolidated, authoritative count of public schools located in the county varies by reporting source (district tallies vs. state/federal datasets and whether alternative programs are included). As a proxy, the NC School Report Cards site provides the official state listing and performance metrics for individual schools by district:

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratio (proxy): The most comparable countywide proxy is the ACS “students per teacher” metric for school enrollment, available via the U.S. Census Bureau. For district-level class size and staffing, the most consistent public reporting is through the NC School Report Cards and district staffing profiles.
  • Graduation rates (official source): North Carolina publishes cohort graduation rates for each high school and district. Cabarrus County’s graduation outcomes should be cited from the state’s annual accountability reporting and the school report card pages for each high school.

Note: A single countywide graduation rate is not always published as one figure because Cabarrus County includes two separate public school districts plus charter options; district and school-level rates are the most direct official measures.

Adult education levels (attainment)

The most recent county-level educational attainment is typically reported through the American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates:

Notable programs (STEM, vocational, AP)

Commonly documented program categories in Cabarrus County’s public education systems include:

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways (industry credentials, work-based learning, and trades-aligned coursework), reported through district CTE pages and state CTE reporting:
  • Advanced Placement (AP) and other advanced coursework options reported at the high-school level through the state report cards:
  • Community college workforce training and adult education: Cabarrus County is served by Rowan–Cabarrus Community College, which provides workforce credentials, continuing education, and adult basic education/high school equivalency preparation:

School safety measures and counseling resources

Operational safety and student support resources are generally documented through district safety and student services frameworks (policies vary by school and year). Commonly reported components include:

  • School resource officers (SROs)/law-enforcement partnerships, controlled access practices, and emergency response planning (district safety communications and board policies).
  • Student support services such as school counseling, mental health supports, and referral systems managed through student services departments. Primary references are district student services and safety information pages and related board policy libraries:
  • Cabarrus County Schools (student services/safety resources in district materials)
  • Kannapolis City Schools (student services/safety resources in district materials)

Note: A single countywide inventory of specific measures (e.g., device screening, camera counts) is not published as a unified dataset; district and school communications are the most direct sources.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent)

Cabarrus County unemployment is reported monthly and annually by the NC Department of Commerce (Labor & Economic Analysis Division) and by BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). The most recent finalized annual figure is best taken from these sources:

Major industries and employment sectors

Cabarrus County’s employment base reflects a suburban metro mix with strong ties to Charlotte, including:

  • Health care and social assistance
  • Retail trade
  • Manufacturing (regional mix includes advanced manufacturing, food/consumer goods, and related supply-chain activity)
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services
  • Educational services and public administration County sector composition is typically summarized in:
  • ACS industry of employment tables (data.census.gov)
  • BEA county employment by industry

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Across the Charlotte-region suburban counties, the largest occupational groupings commonly include:

  • Management, business, science, and arts occupations
  • Sales and office occupations
  • Service occupations
  • Production, transportation, and material moving
  • Construction and extraction County occupational distributions are available from:
  • ACS occupation tables (data.census.gov)

Commuting patterns and mean commute times

Cabarrus County functions as both an employment center (Concord/Kannapolis retail, logistics, health care, and manufacturing) and a major residential commuter county for Charlotte and other nearby job nodes. The most standard commute indicators are:

Local employment vs. out-of-county work

The most direct measurement of where residents work (inside vs. outside the county) comes from LEHD Origin–Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), accessible via OnTheMap:

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

County tenure (owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied) is reported by the ACS:

Median property values and recent trends

  • Median owner-occupied home value is reported in the ACS and is the most consistent public statistic for county comparisons:
  • Recent trends (proxy): Market-facing measures (median sale price) are commonly tracked by regional MLS summaries and housing market analytics; these do not always align exactly with ACS methodology. The ACS remains the most standardized countywide reference, while MLS-based measures reflect current transaction conditions.

Typical rent prices

  • Median gross rent (including utilities where applicable) is available through ACS:
    • ACS median gross rent tables (data.census.gov)
      Rents vary most strongly by proximity to I‑85 interchanges, Concord Mills/retail corridors, and newer multifamily developments, with generally lower rents in more rural or older housing areas.

Types of housing

Cabarrus County’s housing stock is characterized by:

  • Single-family subdivisions (especially in Concord, Harrisburg, and growth areas near major corridors)
  • Apartments and townhomes concentrated near commercial nodes and transportation corridors (notably along I‑85/US‑29)
  • Rural and semi-rural lots and older housing stock in outlying areas (e.g., portions of Mount Pleasant/Midland areas) The ACS provides breakdowns by structure type (single-unit detached, attached, 2–4 units, 5+ units, mobile homes):
  • ACS housing structure type tables (data.census.gov)

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools or amenities)

Land use patterns are typical of a Charlotte-region suburban county:

  • Higher-density residential and multifamily housing tends to cluster near major retail/employment centers (Concord/Kannapolis) and highway access.
  • More rural residential patterns are common in eastern and southeastern portions of the county, with longer distances to major amenities but larger lots. For school attendance areas and school locations, the most direct references are district boundary/assignment information and school directories:
  • Cabarrus County Schools (school locations/assignment information in district materials)
  • Kannapolis City Schools

Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)

Property tax in Cabarrus County is primarily based on the county tax rate plus any municipal tax (for residents inside city limits) and other district levies where applicable. The county publishes current tax rates and billing details:

A standardized “typical homeowner cost” is best expressed as:

  • Annual county tax = (assessed value ÷ 100) × county tax rate, plus any municipal tax components.
    Because municipal rates vary (Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Mount Pleasant, Midland), a single countywide homeowner tax bill is not a uniform figure; county and municipal rate schedules provide the definitive calculation basis.

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