Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA

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2023 Population
159,124
1.12% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bill Cassidy
Republican Party
US Senator
John Kennedy
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
36.6
0% 1-year change
2023 Poverty Rate
19.1%
4.55% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$63,138
6.47% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$198,800
2.85% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
67,445
0.982% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA had a population of 159k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $63,138. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA declined from 160,926 to 159,124, a −1.12% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,301 to $63,138, a 6.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (29.9%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.64%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.2%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.49%).

6.95% of the households in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA 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.

98% of the residents in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are SOWELA Technical Community College (2,133 degrees awarded in 2023), McNeese State University (1,298 degrees), and Stage One-The Hair School (45 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was $198,800, and the homeownership rate was 69.3%.

Most people in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA is home to a population of 159k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.3% of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (5.26k people).

In 2023, there were 1.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.1k people) in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 47.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.79k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are Spanish (4,333 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (3,204 households), and Telugu (360 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
81,568
Women
51.3%
77,440
Men
48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 159,008 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

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Citizenship

98%
2023 Citizenship
98%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98% of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    93.1k ± 2.33k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    47.6k ± 1.94k
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    5.79k ± 1.26k
4.8%
Hispanic Population
7.63k people

In 2023, there were 1.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.1k people) in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 47.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.79k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.8% of the people in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are hispanic (7.63k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Honduras
    710 ± 653 people
  2. Mexico
    675 ± 637 people
  3. India
    559 ± 579 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was Honduras, the natal country of 710 Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA residents, followed by Mexico with 675 and India with 559.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.3%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
5.26k people
3.17%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
5.1k people

As of 2023, 3.3% of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA residents (5.26k 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 Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was 3.17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    4,333 households (2.92%)
  2. French (Incl. Cajun)
    3,204 households (2.16%)
  3. Telugu
    360 households (0.243%)

6.95% of the households in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was Spanish. 2.92% of the households in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,394 ± 386
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,203 ± 511
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,309 ± 370

Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA employs 67.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA were Elementary & secondary schools (5,629 people), Construction (5,509 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,104 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($377,421), Petroleum refining ($132,699), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($123,494).

Males in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.72 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,026. The income inequality in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
33,930
Women
50.3%
33,515
Men
49.7%

The workforce of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA in 2023 was 67,445 people, with 50.3% woman, and 49.7% men.

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Occupations

67.4k
2023 Value
0.982%
1 Year growth
± 0.982%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 0.982%, from 66.8k employees to 67.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,041 people), Registered nurses (1,955 people), and Other managers (1,718 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

67.4k
2023 Value
0.982%
1 Year growth
± 0.982%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA grew at a rate of 0.982%, from 66.8k employees to 67.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,629 people), Construction (5,509 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,104 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$55,539
Median earning men ± $2,927
$31,611
Median earning women ± $1,519

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($104,753), Wholesale Trade ($77,946), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,303).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($58,377), Information ($52,727), and Manufacturing ($50,057).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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1.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% 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 14.4%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (38.2%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Other (0.547%)
    Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

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

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy
Senator from Louisiana2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
John Kennedy
Senator from Louisiana3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

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

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA awarded 3,496 degrees. The student population of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,852 male students and 5,677 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are White (2,427 and 71.4%), followed by Black or African American (629 and 18.5%), Two or More Races (133 and 3.91%), and Hispanic or Latino (127 and 3.74%).

The largest universities in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are SOWELA Technical Community College (2,133 and 61%), McNeese State University (1,298 and 37.1%), and Stage One-The Hair School (45 and 1.29%).

The most popular majors in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA are General Studies (374 and 10.7%), Electrician (299 and 8.55%), and Instrumentation Technology (271 and 7.75%).

The median tuition cost in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA for a public four year colleges is $5,147 for in-state students and $6,647 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 47.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 9,529 (40.4% men and 59.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 9,529 students enrolled in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,219 records, of which 57.7% were women and 42.3% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Studies
    148 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    131 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    93 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was General Studies with 148 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. SOWELA Technical Community College
    2,133 degrees awarded
  2. McNeese State University
    1,298 degrees awarded
  3. Stage One-The Hair School
    45 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SOWELA Technical Community College with 2,133 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,764 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA, which is 1.02 times more than the 1,732 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,427 degrees mean that there were 3.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 629 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 ($5,147) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,313) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.985% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.738% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (41.1k), Some college (28.4k), and Secondary Education (19.3k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was $198,800 in 2023, which is 0.655 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $193,300 to $198,800, a 2.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA is 69.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$198,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$7,316
$40,951
Median Property Taxes
±$1,895

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Rent vs Own

69.3%
Homeownership
2023
67.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 69.3% of the housing units in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.6%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$63,138
Median Household Income
± $3,670
59.1k
Number of Households
± 2,502

In 2023, the median household income of the 59.1k households in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA grew to $63,138 from the previous year's value of $59,301.

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Wage Distribution

0.479
2023 Wage GINI in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA
0.485
2022 Wage GINI in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA

In 2023, the income inequality in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.15% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (82.9%)
  2. Carpooled (9.63%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.29%)

In 2023, 82.9% of workers in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.63%) and those who worked at home (4.29%).

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Commute Time

23.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.08% of the workforce in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA 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 Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA (29.7k out of 156k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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Health

92.2% of the population of Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 25.9% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.967% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1,441 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.981% increase from the previous year (1,427 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1692 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 295 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,441 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see an average of 1,441 patients per year. This represents a 0.981% increase from the previous year (1,427 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.78%
Uninsured
42.1%
Employer Coverage
25.9%
Medicaid
11.1%
Medicare
12.2%
Non-Group
0.967%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development District 2 (South) PUMA, LA declined by 3.16% from 8.03% to 7.78%.

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