Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

122,786

6.58% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.3

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

8.2%

8.26% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$89,482

6.29% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$476,400

4.36% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

60,491

6% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY had a population of 123k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $89,482. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY grew from 115,209 to 122,786, a 6.58% increase and its median household income grew from $84,190 to $89,482, a 6.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (45.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (30%), White (Hispanic) (6.55%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.37%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.35%).

61% of the households in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY 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.

83.6% of the residents in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in NYC-Queens Community District 6--Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY are Plaza College (323 degrees awarded in 2021), St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens (257 degrees), and Metropolitan Learning Institute (150 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY was $476,400, and the homeownership rate was 48.3%.

Most people in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 44.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY was 1 car per household.

Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY borders Elmhurst & South Corona PUMA, NY, Ridgewood, Glendale & Middle Village PUMA, NY, and Richmond Hill & Woodhaven PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY is home to a population of 123k people, from which 83.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 47.9% of Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (58.8k people).

In 2021, there were 1.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.1k people) in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 8.04k 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 Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY are Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (15,412 households), Spanish (14,341 households), and Russian (13,400 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,364

Women

52.4%

58,401

Men

47.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 122,765 inhabitants, with 47.6% men, and 52.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

83.6%

2021 Citizenship

83.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 83.6% of Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY was 83.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
56.1k ± 2.69k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
36.8k ± 1.83k
White (Hispanic)
8.04k ± 1.23k

16.1%

Hispanic Population

19.8k people

16.1% of the people in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY are hispanic (19.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
9,029 ± 2,245 people
Russia
4,485 ± 1,614 people
Uzbekistan
4,408 ± 1,600 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY was China, the natal country of 9,029 Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY residents, followed by Russia with 4,485 and Uzbekistan with 4,408.

Foreign-Born Population

47.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

58.8k people

48.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

55.9k people

As of 2021, 47.9% of Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY residents (58.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY was 48.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
15,412 households (13.4%)
Spanish
14,341 households (12.5%)
Russian
13,400 households (11.7%)

61% of the households in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher 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 Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 13.4% of the households in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY reported speaking Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
690 ± 204
Korea
252 ± 106
Gulf War (2001-)
236 ± 111

Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY employs 60.5k people. The largest industries in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,692 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,887 people), and Banking & related activities (2,479 people), and the highest paying industries are Automotive repair & maintenance ($222,129), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($200,483), and Independent artists, writers, and performers ($169,982).

Males in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $87,270. The income inequality in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.423, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,150

Women

49.3%

28,917

Men

50.7%

The workforce of Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY in 2020 was 57,067 people, with 49.3% woman, and 50.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

60.5k

2021 Value

1 Year growth

± 6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 6%, from 57.1k employees to 60.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY, are Accountants & auditors (3,178 people), Other managers (1,999 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,928 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (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

60.5k

2021 Value

1 Year growth

± 6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 6%, from 57.1k employees to 60.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,692 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,887 people), and Banking & related activities (2,479 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$72,266

Median earning men ± $2,946

$63,891

Median earning women ± $2,771

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($94,972), Public Administration ($93,632), and Information ($93,225).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,466), Information ($87,417), and Public Administration ($85,144).

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 New York. 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 New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 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 Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

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 New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 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 New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY awarded 853 degrees. The student population of Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 383 male students and 1,708 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY are Hispanic or Latino (230 and 27%), followed by Black or African American (213 and 25%), Asian (187 and 21.9%), and White (162 and 19%).

The largest universities in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Plaza College (323 and 37.9%), St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens (257 and 30.1%), and Metropolitan Learning Institute (150 and 17.6%).

The most popular majors in NYC-Queens Community District 6--Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY are Registered Nursing (205 and 24%), Dental Hygiene (87 and 10.2%), and Electrology & Electrolysis Technician (82 and 9.61%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 30%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 55%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,091 (18.3% men and 81.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,091 students enrolled in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY, 18.3% men and 81.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 637 records, of which 83% were women and 17% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
205 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
79 degrees awarded
Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
57 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in NYC-Queens Community District 6--Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY was Registered Nursing with 205 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in NYC-Queens Community District 6--Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Plaza College
323 degrees awarded
St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens
257 degrees awarded
Metropolitan Learning Institute
150 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Plaza College with 323 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 152 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY, which is 0.217 times less than the 701 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 230 degrees mean that there were 1.08 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 213 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 for-profit, 2-year ($20,335) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,450) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,630) 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, 2.33% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.17% 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 Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (32.8k), Graduate Degree (25.5k), and High School or Equivalent (15.8k).

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 Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY was $476,400 in 2021, which is 1.95 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $456,500 to $476,400, a 4.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY is 48.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 44.7 minutes, and they used public transit to get to work. Car ownership in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY is $89,482. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Housing

Property

$476,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$16,904

$25,638

Median Property Taxes

±$1,289

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 Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

48.3%

Homeownership

2021

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 48.3% of the housing units in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY 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 Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY 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.

$89,482

Median Household Income

± $2,423

53k

Number of Households

± 1,844

In 2021, the median household income of the 53k households in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY grew to $89,482 from the previous year's value of $84,190.

The following chart displays the households in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.423

2021 Wage GINI in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY

0.411

2020 Wage GINI in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY was 0.423 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.97% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Public Transit (51.1%)
Drove Alone (23%)
Worked At Home (14.8%)

In 2021, 51.1% of workers in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (23%) and those who worked at home (14.8%).

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

44.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (44.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.03% of the workforce in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY (10k out of 122k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY is White, followed by Asian 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

95.4% of the population of Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 54.8% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 0.141% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 41.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.61%

Uninsured

54.8%

Employer Coverage

14.4%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

0.141%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY grew by 8.28% from 4.26% to 4.61%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Forest Hills & Rego Park PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.