Three states by Joshua Kuisti

Make a new state
By Joshua Kuisti in Lewiston, Idaho

The people of California can be easily divided by social beliefs and demographics. The large Latino culture of the far south would blend nicely, while the North and South, who differ ideologically, would be fine divisions. But what do I know? I'm from Idaho.

Demographics

Population Estimated
median income
Voter registration Race/Ethnicity
California
statewide
37,325,068 $61,400
Democrats 43.4%
Republicans 28.4%
Other 28.2%
Asian 13.4%
Black 5.8%
Latino 37.6%
White 40.1%
Other 3.2%
New Spain 10,529,838 $63,427
Democrats 34.9%
Republicans 36.9%
Other 28.2%
Asian 11.1%
Black 4.7%
Latino 39.4%
White 41.8%
Other 2.9%
South California 21,330,512 $61,145
Democrats 47.4%
Republicans 24.6%
Other 28.0%
Asian 14.6%
Black 6.4%
Latino 41.3%
White 34.7%
Other 2.9%
North California 4,656,963 $57,662
Democrats 40.9%
Republicans 31.4%
Other 27.6%
Asian 9.1%
Black 5.2%
Latino 20.1%
White 60.9%
Other 4.7%

Sources: 2012 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, California Secretary of State.

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