Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

132,162

1.5% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.1

0.583% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

20.3%

1.39% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$48,994

6.17% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$148,200

4.73% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

59,598

1.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC had a population of 132k people with a median age of 34.1 and a median household income of $48,994. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC grew from 130,210 to 132,162, a 1.5% increase and its median household income grew from $46,146 to $48,994, a 6.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (45.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (29.5%), White (Hispanic) (8.8%), Other (Hispanic) (4.33%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.24%).

21.4% of the households in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC 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.

92.5% of the residents in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC are Forsyth Technical Community College (2,569 degrees awarded in 2021), Winston-Salem State University (1,167 degrees), and University of North Carolina School of the Arts (245 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC was $148,200, and the homeownership rate was 53.1%.

Most people in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC borders Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC, Kernersville Town & Clemmons Village PUMA, NC, and Davidson County PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC is home to a population of 132k people, from which 92.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.7% of Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (15.5k people).

In 2021, there were 1.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.4k people) in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC are Spanish (20,456 households), Arabic (863 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (567 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

70,983

Women

53.8%

61,020

Men

46.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 132,003 inhabitants, with 46.2% men, and 53.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

92.5%

2021 Citizenship

92.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.5% of Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC was 92.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
60.4k ± 1.78k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
39k ± 1.77k
White (Hispanic)
11.6k ± 1.27k

18.6%

Hispanic Population

24.6k people

18.6% of the people in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC are hispanic (24.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
6,915 ± 1,987 people
El Salvador
984 ± 767 people
Guatemala
670 ± 634 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 6,915 Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC residents, followed by El Salvador with 984 and Guatemala with 670.

Foreign-Born Population

11.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.5k people

11.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.1k people

As of 2021, 11.7% of Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC residents (15.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC was 11.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
20,456 households (16.6%)
Arabic
863 households (0.698%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
567 households (0.459%)

21.4% of the households in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC was Spanish. 16.6% of the households in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,932 ± 258
Gulf War (2001-)
1,205 ± 353
Gulf War (1990s)
760 ± 231

Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC employs 59.6k people. The largest industries in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (4,728 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,546 people), and Construction (3,730 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($145,879), Administration of environmental quality & housing programs ($116,698), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($83,083).

Males in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.15 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,653. The income inequality in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.434, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,982

Women

52.6%

27,909

Men

47.4%

The workforce of Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC in 2020 was 58,891 people, with 52.6% woman, and 47.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

59.6k

2021 Value

1.2%

1 Year growth

± 1.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.2%, from 58.9k employees to 59.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC, are Cashiers (1,841 people), Customer service representatives (1,639 people), and Registered nurses (1,411 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.6k

2021 Value

1.2%

1 Year growth

± 1.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.2%, from 58.9k employees to 59.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,728 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,546 people), and Construction (3,730 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,719

Median earning men ± $1,463

$30,917

Median earning women ± $1,122

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($102,692), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,283), and Public Administration ($59,540).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($47,299), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,947), and Wholesale Trade ($45,982).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

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 North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 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 North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC awarded 4,412 degrees. The student population of Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,091 male students and 10,538 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC are White (2,166 and 49.9%), followed by Black or African American (1,332 and 30.7%), Hispanic or Latino (437 and 10.1%), and Unknown (194 and 4.47%).

The largest universities in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Forsyth Technical Community College (2,569 and 58.2%), Winston-Salem State University (1,167 and 26.5%), and University of North Carolina School of the Arts (245 and 5.55%).

The most popular majors in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (501 and 11.4%), Registered Nursing (377 and 8.54%), and Information Technology (217 and 4.92%).

The median tuition costs in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC are $21,550 for private four year colleges, and $4,949 and $18,894 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 15,629 (32.6% men and 67.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 15,629 students enrolled in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC, 32.6% men and 67.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 6,261 records, of which 72.7% were women and 27.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
91 degree-majors awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
72 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
262 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC was General Biological Sciences with 91 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Forsyth Technical Community College
2,569 degrees awarded
Winston-Salem State University
1,167 degrees awarded
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
245 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Forsyth Technical Community College with 2,569 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,641 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC, which is 0.592 times less than the 2,771 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,166 degrees mean that there were 1.63 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,332 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,550) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,645) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.4% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.585% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (28.4k), Some college (22.4k), and Bachelors Degree (17.7k).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC was $148,200 in 2021, which is 0.605 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $141,500 to $148,200, a 4.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC is 53.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 21.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC is $48,994. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Housing

Property

$148,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,735

$27,988

Median Property Taxes

±$1,391

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 Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.1%

Homeownership

2021

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 53.1% of the housing units in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,994

Median Household Income

± $1,566

52.7k

Number of Households

± 1,977

In 2021, the median household income of the 52.7k households in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC grew to $48,994 from the previous year's value of $46,146.

The following chart displays the households in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC 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.

Wage Distribution

0.434

2021 Wage GINI in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0617% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.3%)
Carpooled (9.66%)
Worked At Home (7.77%)

In 2021, 77.3% of workers in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.66%) and those who worked at home (7.77%).

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.

Commute Time

21.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.49% of the workforce in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC (25.7k out of 127k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.6% of the population of Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 42.6% on employee plans, 20.4% on Medicaid, 9.57% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 25.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.4%

Uninsured

42.6%

Employer Coverage

20.4%

Medicaid

9.57%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

1.24%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC grew by 3.09% from 13% to 13.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.