Three states by john k.

Make a new state
By john k.

At most, three states make the most sense. The large metro regions of L.A. and the Bay Area should be the basis of the states while also preserving water access. Northern CA can also be independent to lessen the burden on the Bay Area of supporting them.

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%
Los Angeles 23,185,875 $59,667
Democrats 42.1%
Republicans 29.8%
Other 28.1%
Asian 11.5%
Black 6.0%
Latino 43.5%
White 36.3%
Other 2.7%
San Francisco 12,392,519 $66,891
Democrats 47.7%
Republicans 24.2%
Other 28.1%
Asian 18.1%
Black 6.0%
Latino 29.5%
White 42.5%
Other 3.8%
Jefferson 1,746,674 $51,289
Democrats 31.6%
Republicans 39.4%
Other 29.0%
Asian 4.2%
Black 1.3%
Latino 15.3%
White 74.1%
Other 5.1%

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

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