Four states by K. J. Hargan

Make a new state
By K. J. Hargan in Santa Monica, CA

These divisions take into account the communities that can be better served in an efficient manner. Too many divisions break up communities and weaken their strength. These divisions create powerful states that can utilize their existing resources and enhance their future growth potential.

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%
Southern California 22,725,524 $60,001
Democrats 42.2%
Republicans 29.6%
Other 28.2%
Asian 11.7%
Black 6.1%
Latino 43.2%
White 36.3%
Other 2.7%
Northern California 883,256 $42,783
Democrats 33.4%
Republicans 36.5%
Other 30.2%
Asian 2.8%
Black 1.4%
Latino 15.3%
White 74.5%
Other 6.0%
Central California 9,687,784 $71,991
Democrats 49.6%
Republicans 20.9%
Other 29.5%
Asian 20.7%
Black 6.4%
Latino 25.1%
White 43.8%
Other 4.0%
Eastern California 4,028,504 $51,709
Democrats 36.2%
Republicans 39.9%
Other 23.9%
Asian 7.4%
Black 3.6%
Latino 40.6%
White 45.2%
Other 3.2%

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

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