Two states by Nat Finn

Make a new state
By Nat Finn in Dublin, CA (formerly Valparaiso, IN)

If I'm getting that right, that's the initial proposal for Jefferson. It seems like folks up there really want to be their own state, unlike everyone else who wants to stay together. I'd like to see Jefferson get their day in court. But with an updated name, like Pacifica or something.

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%
California 36,463,141 $62,196
Democrats 43.7%
Republicans 28.2%
Other 28.1%
Asian 13.6%
Black 5.9%
Latino 38.1%
White 39.3%
Other 3.1%
Jefferson 861,927 $42,607
Democrats 33.4%
Republicans 36.3%
Other 30.3%
Asian 2.8%
Black 1.4%
Latino 14.3%
White 75.4%
Other 6.1%

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

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