I have aligned the new states based on dominant ideological and political interests of the people in each state.The goal in my grouping was that the majority of the people in the state would be happy with the direction, politics, and beliefs of state leaders; as opposed to now: its all SF or bust.
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California statewide |
37,325,068 | $61,400 |
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| Northern California | 5,294,420 | $49,872 |
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| Silicon | 9,272,469 | $72,931 |
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| Central California | 5,279,306 | $54,379 |
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| Southern California | 17,478,873 | $61,944 |
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Sources: 2012 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, California Secretary of State.
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