Hawaii County, HI

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2023 Population
203,684
0.752% 1-year growth
US Senator
Brian Schatz
Democratic Party
US Senator
Mazie Hirono
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
44.1
1.85% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
14.6%
3.28% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$77,215
4.01% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$486,400
6.92% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
88,698
1.05% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Hawaii County, HI had a population of 204k people with a median age of 44.1 and a median household income of $77,215. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Hawaii County, HI grew from 202,163 to 203,684, a 0.752% increase and its median household income grew from $74,238 to $77,215, a 4.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hawaii County, HI are White (Non-Hispanic) (30%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (24.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (20.8%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (11.3%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic) (6.46%).

None of the households in Hawaii County, HI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94% of the residents in Hawaii County, HI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hawaii County, HI are University of Hawaii at Hilo (682 degrees awarded in 2023), Hawaii Community College (423 degrees), and Mauna Loa Helicopters (13 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Hawaii County, HI was $486,400, and the homeownership rate was 73.1%.

Most people in Hawaii County, HI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Hawaii County, HI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Hawaii County, HI is home to a population of 204k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2023, 11.9% of Hawaii County, HI residents were born outside of the country (24.2k people).

In 2023, there were 1.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.1k people) in Hawaii County, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49.7k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 42.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94%
2023 Citizenship
93.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94% of Hawaii County, HI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Hawaii County, HI was 93.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hawaii County, HI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    61.1k ± 508
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    49.7k ± 2.08k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    42.5k ± 1.83k
11.5%
Hispanic Population
23.5k people

In 2023, there were 1.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.1k people) in Hawaii County, HI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49.7k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 42.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

11.5% of the people in Hawaii County, HI are hispanic (23.5k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hawaii County, HI as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Philippines
    116,461 ± 8,034 people
  2. Japan
    24,308 ± 3,795 people
  3. China
    20,348 ± 3,477 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hawaii was Philippines, the natal country of 116,461 Hawaii residents, followed by Japan with 24,308 and China with 20,348.

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Foreign-Born Population

11.9%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
24.2k people
12.3%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
24.9k people

As of 2023, 11.9% of Hawaii County, HI residents (24.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hawaii County, HI was 12.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    6,022 ± 497
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,012 ± 404
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,413 ± 305

Hawaii County, HI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.99 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Hawaii County, HI employs 88.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Hawaii County, HI were Accommodation & Food Services (11,911 people), Retail Trade (10,715 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (10,091 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($94,173), Public Administration ($65,934), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,747).

Employment

Occupations

88.7k
2023 Value
± 2,481
−1.05%
1 Year decline
± 4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hawaii County, HI declined at a rate of −1.05%, from 89.6k employees to 88.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hawaii County, HI, are Management Occupations (10,157 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,289 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (8,691 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hawaii County, HI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

88.7k
2023 Value
± 2,481
−1.05%
1 Year decline
± 4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hawaii County, HI declined at a rate of −1.05%, from 89.6k employees to 88.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hawaii County, HI, are Accommodation & Food Services (11,911 people), Retail Trade (10,715 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (10,091 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hawaii County, HI, though some of these residents may live in Hawaii County, HI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,546
Median earning men ± $1,470
$38,633
Median earning women ± $2,451

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($76,848), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,423), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,269).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($53,791), Construction ($50,898), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,515).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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3.99%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 634k people employed in Hawaii. This represents a 3.99% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 22.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Hawaii.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 324
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 308
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  3. 290
    Construction

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $489k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $480k
    Accommodation and Food Services
  3. $387k
    Retail Trade

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Kamala Harris with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.849%).

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing the state of Hawaii. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Hawaii County, HI. Showing the available data for Hawaii.
2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (60.6%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
    Republican Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.849%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Hawaii went to Kamala Harris with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.849%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hawaii for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Hawaii

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Brian Schatz
Senator from Hawaii3
Assumed office on December 26, 2012
Appointed to the seat following the death of Daniel Inouye.
Mazie Hirono
Senator from Hawaii1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono are the senators currently representing Hawaii.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Hawaii over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Hawaii

Hawaii is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Hawaii have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Hawaii County, HI awarded 1,118 degrees. The student population of Hawaii County, HI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,863 male students and 3,190 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hawaii County, HI are Two or More Races (407 and 37.9%), followed by Asian (204 and 19%), White (194 and 18.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (176 and 16.4%).

The largest universities in Hawaii County, HI by number of degrees awarded are University of Hawaii at Hilo (682 and 61%), Hawaii Community College (423 and 37.8%), and Mauna Loa Helicopters (13 and 1.16%).

The most popular majors in Hawaii County, HI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (145 and 13%), Pharmacy (80 and 7.16%), and Registered Nursing (67 and 5.99%).

The median tuition cost in Hawaii County, HI for a public four year colleges is $7,344 for in-state students and $20,304 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Hawaii County, HI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 5,053 (36.9% men and 63.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 5,053 students enrolled in Hawaii County, HI, 36.9% men and 63.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Two or More Races with 1,778 records, of which 64.1% were women and 35.9% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    59 degrees awarded
  2. Marine Biology & Biological Oceonography
    46 degrees awarded
  3. General Psychology
    67 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hawaii County, HI was General Business Administration & Management with 59 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. University of Hawaii at Hilo
    682 degrees awarded
  2. Hawaii Community College
    423 degrees awarded
  3. Mauna Loa Helicopters
    13 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Hawaii at Hilo with 682 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 445 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hawaii County, HI, which is 0.661 times less than the 673 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Two or More Races students. These 407 degrees mean that there were 2 times more degrees awarded to Two or More Races students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 204 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,344) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($494) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2023, 0.892% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.892% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (323k), Some college (243k), and Bachelors Degree (241k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Hawaii County, HI was $486,400 in 2023, which is 1.6 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $454,900 to $486,400, a 6.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Hawaii County, HI is 73.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Hawaii County, HI have an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hawaii County, HI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hawaii County, HI is $77,215. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hawaii County, HI was Census Tract 208.01, Hawaii County, HI with a value of $111,652, followed by Census Tract 209, Hawaii County, HI and Census Tract 208.02, Hawaii County, HI, with respective values of $108,538 and $104,519.

In 2024, 24% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hawaii County, HI. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.34%.

Housing

Property

$486,400
Median Property Value 2023
±$9,191
$53,333
Median Property Taxes
±$1,719

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hawaii County, HI the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hawaii County, HI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

73.1%
Homeownership
2023
73.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 73.1% of the housing units in Hawaii County, HI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.4%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 208.01, Hawaii County, HI
  2. Census Tract 209, Hawaii County, HI
  3. Census Tract 208.02, Hawaii County, HI

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hawaii County, HI was Census Tract 208.01, Hawaii County, HI with a value of $111,652, followed by Census Tract 209, Hawaii County, HI and Census Tract 208.02, Hawaii County, HI, with respective values of $108,538 and $104,519.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$77,215
Median Household Income
± $2,280
73k
Number of Households
± 2,095

In 2023, the median household income of the 73k households in Hawaii County, HI grew to $77,215 from the previous year's value of $74,238.

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

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hawaii County, HI is from Hawaii.
0.433
2023 Wage GINI in Hawaii
0.434
2022 Wage GINI in Hawaii

In 2023, the income inequality in Hawaii was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.162% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Hawaii was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hawaii in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hawaii across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (68.5%)
  2. Carpooled (15.9%)
  3. Worked At Home (10.9%)

In 2023, 68.5% of workers in Hawaii County, HI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.9%) and those who worked at home (10.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

27.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hawaii County, HI have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.68% of the workforce in Hawaii County, HI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 24% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hawaii County, HI. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.34%.

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Poverty & Diversity

14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hawaii County, HI (29.3k out of 201k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hawaii County, HI is Two Or More, followed by White and Pacific Islander.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 18.8% of the children was living in poverty in Hawaii County, HI. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 8.4%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 237 in Hawaii County, HI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 29.9 per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.8% of the population of Hawaii County, HI has health coverage, with 41.7% on employee plans, 22.6% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hawaii County, HI see 1,301 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.09% increase from the previous year (1,287 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1587 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 287 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,301 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hawaii County, HI

Primary care physicians in Hawaii County, HI see an average of 1,301 patients per year. This represents a 1.09% increase from the previous year (1,287 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hawaii County, HI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

4.24%
Uninsured
41.7%
Employer Coverage
22.6%
Medicaid
17%
Medicare
13.3%
Non-Group
1.02%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hawaii County, HI declined by 11.5% from 4.79% to 4.24%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hawaii County, HI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 46.5 in Hawaii County, HI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 27.3% in Hawaii County, HI.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.13% in Hawaii County, HI.

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