Just divide the state in half, its already too big for one state. There's also too much political and cultural diversity for one large state.
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California statewide |
37,325,068 | $61,400 |
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| North California | 11,832,740 | $65,642 |
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| South California | 24,684,573 | $59,092 |
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Sources: 2012 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, California Secretary of State.
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