Both states must have a center where there is money to support the poorer counties. Northern California has Silicone Valley, Southern California has Los Angeles and San Diego.
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California statewide |
37,325,068 | $61,400 |
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| Northern California | 36,517,313 | $61,214 |
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Sources: 2012 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, California Secretary of State.
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