Trinity, TX β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Trinity County Β· Texas

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Trinity based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Trinity
National Avg
Texas Avg
Population: 49Income: 21Home Value: 7Safety: 100Education: 8Median Age: 74Climate: 50Cost of Living: 31

Quick Stats

Population

2,291

2023 ACS

Median Income

$30,766

2023

Median Home Value

$65,600

2023

Median Rent

$675

2023

Median Age

44.6

Unemployment

9.0%

Cost of Living Index

61.2

100 = national avg

Trinity is a city in Trinity County, Texas, with a population of 2,291 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Trinity is one of the communities in Texas.

The median household income in Trinity is $30,766, and the median home value is $65,600. The cost of living index is 61.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $675 per month. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, and the median age is 44.6 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

2,291

Male

1,167

50.9%

Female

1,124

49.1%

Median Age

44.6

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

5.3%

High School or Higher

36.8%

Foreign Born

8.3%

Veterans

1.8%

Married

26.1%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.631

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Black

37.8%

Foreign Born

8.3%

White
33.3%
Black
37.8%
Two or More
13.7%
Other
15.3%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

27.1%

622 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

72.8%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
581 (93.4%)
Puerto Rican
39 (6.3%)
Other Hispanic
2 (0.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

2,146

English Only

79.3%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

445 speakers

Limited English

6.0%

Language Distribution

Spanish
445 (20.7%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

94.0%

Limited English Proficiency

6.0%

Spanish
29.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

40

1.7% of population

Disability Rate

72.5%

29 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$20,900

Period of Service

Gulf War (1990-2001)
50.0%
Vietnam
40.0%
Korea
10.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

35-54
50.0%
75+
50.0%

Male Veterans

36

90.0%

Female Veterans

4

10.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$20,900

Non-Veteran Income

$20,461

Difference

$439

2.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

29

Without Disability

11

Disability Rate

72.5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

472

#1 Ancestry

Irish

7.1% (163)

#2 Ancestry

German

5.0% (115)

#3 Ancestry

English

3.3% (76)

Top 7 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Irish
7.1%
German
5.0%
English
3.3%
American
2.8%
Italian
1.0%
European
0.9%
Dutch
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

947

Family Households

637

67.3%

Married Couples

239

25.2%

Non-Family Households

310

32.7%

Single Mother Households

198

20.9%

Single Father Households

200

21.1%

Living Alone

285

30.1%

Children Under 18

Total Children

528

In Married Couple

156

29.5%

With Single Mother

156

29.5%

With Single Father

216

40.9%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$43,029

Married Couple Income

$64,625

Single Mother Income

$41,250

Single Father Income

$10,991

Avg Family Size

2.3

Avg Non-Family Size

2.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

31

Grandparents Responsible

13

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$30,766

-58% vs national

Per Capita Income

$18,823

-49% vs national

Poverty Rate

34.5%

+153% vs national

Gini Index

0.5132

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

9.0%

+72% vs national

SNAP Recipients

34.4%

of households

How Trinity Compares

Trinity vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Trinity is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Trinity. The median household income here is $30,766.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
43.9%
$25-50K
21.8%
$50-75K
20.2%
$75-100K
4.9%
$100-150K
3.6%
$150-200K
3.2%
$200K+
2.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

9.0%

+76% vs TX avg

Labor Force

1,027

Employed

935

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

5.3%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

36.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

44.6

Work from Home

0.6%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

61.2

100 = national avg

-38.8 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$26,934

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$63,662

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
58.9
Food
73.5
Transportation
47.0
Healthcare
78.8
Utilities
75.9

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$818

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,010

per month

The median household income in Trinity, TX is $30,766, which is 58.0% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $18,823. The poverty rate of 34.5% is higher than the TX state average of 14.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5132, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 1,027. 5.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 92.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 61.2, which is 38.8% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 58.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $26,934 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotZillow β€” January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$165,492

Trinity vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Trinity is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$65,600

Median Rent

$675

Total Housing Units

1,104

Vacancy Rate

14.2%

Owner Occupied

45.5%

Renter Occupied

54.5%

Median Property Tax

$1,047

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$479

Housing Types

Single Family
44.7%
Multi-Family
24.9%
Mobile Home
30.4%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,047

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.60%

of home value

Median Home Value

$65,600

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,477

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,047) by the median home value ($65,600). In Trinity, TX, this works out to an effective rate of 1.60%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The median home value in Trinity, TX is $65,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Trinity is $165,492. The median rent is $675 per month (Census ACS). About 45.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1984. There are 1,104 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,047. The effective tax rate is 1.60%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

0.00

per 1,000 residents

-100% vs national

Property Crime Rate

0.00

per 1,000 residents

-100% vs national

Total Crimes

0

2024

Violent Clearance

N/A

cases solved

Property Clearance

N/A

cases solved

How Trinity Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Trinity vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with Under 10,000 residents. Trinity is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent00.00N/A
RobberyViolent00.00N/A
Aggravated AssaultViolent00.00N/A
BurglaryProperty00.00N/A
Larceny/TheftProperty00.00N/A
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty00.00N/A

Trinity, TX reported 0 violent crimes and 0 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 0.00 per 1,000 residents is 100.0% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000.0

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

60.6

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

45.2

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

94.5

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

12.2

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

28

Public Assistance

$3.1M

Individual Assistance

$7.1M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $3.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Beryl β†’HurricaneJul 2024$152K$991K
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’FloodMay 2024$1.6M$3.9M
Severe Winter Storms β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021β€”$298K
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021β€”β€”
Tropical Storms Marco and Laura β†’HurricaneAug 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”$37K
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’FloodJun 2016$205Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straigh… β†’Severe StormFeb 2016$50Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormMay 2015$239K$324K
Wildfires β†’FireJul 2011$103Kβ€”
Hurricane Ike β†’HurricaneSep 2008$553K$324K
Hurricane Ike β†’HurricaneSep 2008β€”β€”
Hurricane Gustav β†’HurricaneAug 2008β€”β€”
Extreme Wildfire Threat β†’FireJan 2006β€”β€”
Hurricane Rita β†’HurricaneSep 2005$156K$916K
Hurricane Rita β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia β†’OtherFeb 2003β€”β€”
Tx-tropical Storm Allison-06-06-2001 β†’Coastal StormJun 2001β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 31 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

140

Total Claims Paid

$2,532,011

Avg Claim Payout

$18,086

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

1

Federal Funding

$70,994

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.00

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.4: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW 1$70,994

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Trinity has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, hurricane, strong wind. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 140 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,086,194 in public assistance recovery funding. $7,087,511 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.6%

5.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.4%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.7%

5.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

19.6%

9.0pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.6%

Arthritis

30.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.4%

Loneliness

β€”

Lack of Support

β€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

41.0%

Mobility

22.2%

Cognitive

19.2%

Hearing

8.8%

Vision

8.9%

Self-Care

6.7%

Independent Living

12.7%

Trinity has an obesity rate of 41.6%, which is 5.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 19.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.2 mi

Mid Coast Medical Center-Trini...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mid Coast Medical Center-Trinity3.2 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Huntsville Memorial Hospital22.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Crockett Medical Center24.5 miCritical Access Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Madison St Joseph Health Center30.9 miCritical Access Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Livingston36.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

7

Pop. Served

11,650

Violations (5yr)

86

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF TRINITY4,6192
WESTWOOD SHORES MUD2,12530
TRINITY RURAL WSC 11,70020
GLENDALE WSC1,45810
TRINITY RURAL WSC 31,2000
TRINITY RURAL WSC 232223
DEER RUN AND WHITE ROCK CITY MARINA2261

There are 7 water systems serving the area. 86 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

92.4%

+17% vs national

Work From Home

0.6%

-94% vs national

Carpool

5.4%

Walk

1.7%

How Trinity's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2022)

Fatalities

2

2022

2-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202212000
202011100

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Trinity, TX covers travel times and transportation modes. 92.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 5.4% of workers carpool. 1.7% walk to work. In 2022, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

46.7%

of households

No Internet

19.5%

of households

Total Households

947

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
46.7%
Cellular Data Plan
69.0%
Satellite
23.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
22.8%
No Internet Access
19.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

88.3%

of households

Smartphone

83.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

46.0%

of households

Tablet

29.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
88.3%
Smartphone
83.4%
Desktop / Laptop
46.0%
Tablet
29.5%
Smartphone Only
32.1%
No Computer
11.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.9Β’

per kWh

-22% vs Under 10,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.6Β’

per kWh

-45% vs Under 10,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.1Β’

per kWh

-48% vs Under 10,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$164

residential

+12% vs Under 10,000 avg

12% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Trinity vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

7

Population Served

11,650

Violations (5yr)

86

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF TRINITYCommunityGround water4,6192
WESTWOOD SHORES MUDCommunityPurchased surface water2,12530
TRINITY RURAL WSC 1CommunitySurface water1,70020
GLENDALE WSCCommunityGround water1,45810
TRINITY RURAL WSC 3CommunityGround water1,2000
TRINITY RURAL WSC 2CommunityPurchased surface water32223
DEER RUN AND WHITE ROCK CITY MARINACommunityPurchased surface water2261

77.1% of households in Trinity have broadband internet access. 46.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 19.5% of households have no internet access. 32.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 11,650 people. A total of 86 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Trinity is located in Trinity County, TX. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Trinity.

Election Overview

Source: Trinity County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

1,195

16.2%

GOP Votes

6,136

83.2%

Total Votes

7,374

Margin

R+67.0%

Shift from 2020

R+5.7pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+67.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20241,1956,1367,37416.2%83.2%R+67.0
20201,3235,5796,93819.1%80.4%R+61.3
20161,1544,7375,98219.3%79.2%R+59.9

In the 2024 presidential election, Trinity County recorded 7,374 total votes. Republicans won the county with 83.2% of the vote compared to 16.2% for Democrats, a margin of R+67.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+5.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Trinity County has shifted 7.1 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

33

Total Assets

$8.1M

Total Income

$3.1M

Per 10K Residents

144.0

nonprofits

+78.3% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

1

Median Assets

$306K

Oldest Active

1946

ruling year

Newest Org

2024

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
9
Arts & Culture
3
Food & Agriculture
3
Public Safety
3
Philanthropy
2
Education
1
Environment
1
Mental Health
1
Crime & Legal
1
Employment
1
Housing & Shelter
1
Recreation & Sports
1
Human Services
1
Community Improvement
1

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population Under 10,000

Largest Nonprofits in Trinity

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
TRINITY PINES CONFERENCE CENTERReligion$7.6M$2.9M1981
SAM R AND MALCOM MONROE BARNES FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$306K$23K1996
TRINITY COMMUNITY FAIR ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$158K$224K2024

Trinity, TX has 33 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $8.1M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 9 organizations. 1 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 144.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1946.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

19

Total Approved

$9.4M

Jobs Supported

67

Per 10K Residents

82.9

SBA loans

-55.3% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

16

Top Lender

Pioneer Bank SSB

3 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992–2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)100% of all loans

Loans

19

Total Amount

$9.4M

Avg Loan

$493,326

Median Loan

$250,000

SBA Guaranteed

$7.0M(75%)

Jobs Supported

67

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

5

26% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$4.7M

50% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$946,080

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade4 loans
NAICS 44
$2.6M
Accommodation & Food Services4 loans
NAICS 72
$1.1M
Retail Trade2 loans
NAICS 45
$4.0M
Admin, Support & Waste Management1 loans
NAICS 56
$8K
Construction1 loans
NAICS 23
$25K

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population Under 10,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Kak Healthcare Llc2$2.4M
Trinity Usa Investments Llc1$1.9M
Aaa Sandhu Entertersises Inc1$1.5M
Atchley Lumber & Supply Inc.1$700K
Eira Inc.1$643K
Trinity Animal Clinic1$400K
Lake Country Inn1$369K
Livingston Party Palace1$362K
G & K Liquor Llc1$250K
Best Bargain Beverage1$206K

Trinity, TX has received 19 SBA loans totaling $9.4M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 19 loans (100% of the total), supporting 67 jobs. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Trinity is Pioneer Bank SSB with 3 loans. That works out to 82.9 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

2

Total Population

10,664

Avg Median Income

$61,710

Avg Home Value

$156,300

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
7586210,030$49,497$113,000$833241.7
77367634$73,923$199,600$9610.8

Trinity, TX has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 10,664. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $61,710. The average median home value is $156,300. The average median monthly rent is $897.

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