California

Two states by JD

Make a new state
By JD in Baton Rouge, LA

Split the state into two states. People in California have already unofficially done so by commonly referring to the state as being North and South. Dividing into too many states causes too much fragmentation and duplication of services. Sacramento and Riverside would be the capitols.

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%
North California 12,434,413 $66,407
Democrats 45.9%
Republicans 25.3%
Other 28.8%
Asian 17.6%
Black 5.6%
Latino 24.4%
White 48.2%
Other 4.1%
Southern California 24,890,655 $59,031
Democrats 42.1%
Republicans 30.1%
Other 27.9%
Asian 11.2%
Black 5.8%
Latino 44.1%
White 36.1%
Other 2.7%

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

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