Cutting California into 6 states is a little much, but there are definite cultural differences between those that live in the northern half of California and those that live in the Southern half of California. A split nearly down the middle is a logical choice.
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California statewide |
37,325,068 | $61,400 |
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| North California | 12,178,015 | $66,897 |
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| South California | 25,147,053 | $58,875 |
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Sources: 2012 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, California Secretary of State.
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