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  1. 67 %
    None
    14,317 votes
  2.  
    13 %
    Less than $5,000
    2,697 votes
  3.  
    5 %
    $5,000 to $9,999
    1,124 votes
  4.  
    5 %
    $10,000 to $24,999
    1,136 votes
  5.  
    3 %
    $25,000 to $49,999
    625 votes
  6.  
    2 %
    $50,000 to $74,999
    341 votes
  7.  
    4 %
    $75,000 or more
    849 votes
  8.  
    1 %
    Don't know, but I'm sure I'll have some
    316 votes
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