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The Pacific States (CA, WA, OR, HI). By: Ben Vail and Marianne Needham. Population Rank California – 1 Washington - 27th Oregon – 13 Hawaii – 42nd. Source: US Census Bureau. Population Density. HI. CA. OR. WA. Classification of States. State. Political Culture. Tolbert/Hero.
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The Pacific States(CA, WA, OR, HI) By: Ben Vail and Marianne Needham
Population Rank California – 1 Washington - 27th Oregon – 13 Hawaii – 42nd Source: US Census Bureau
Population Density HI CA OR WA
Classification of States State Political Culture Tolbert/Hero
Source: US Census Bureau Fact Sheet 2006 American Community Survey
Source: US Census Bureau Fact Sheet 2006 American Community Survey
Source: US Census Bureau Fact Sheet 2006 American Community Survey
Source: US Census Bureau Fact Sheet 2006 American Community Survey
Measure of State High Tech Economy Rank 2. Washington (Score 86.2) 3. California (Score 85.5) 11. Oregon (Score of 68.9) 35. Hawaii (Score of 53.7) Source: The 2002 New State Economy Index
Racial Diversity v. Health Coverage CA WA OR HI % of White Mothers receiving Prenatal Care % of Black Mothers receiving Prenatal Care Infant Mortality Rate % Uninsured under the age of 19 Source: Policy Outcomes Excel File and March of Dimes
Racial Diversity v. Personal Wealth OR CA WA USA HI Per Capita Income Median Family Income Individuals below Poverty Level Source: 2006 American Community Survey, US Census Bureau Fact Sheet
Analysis of States • Hawaii successful state – cohesiveness and diversity. (Mixed Race – common ground) – high health standards, - strong economy (tourism) • California – high diversity yet lack of integration (Hispanic/White/Black/Asian population) • Oregon – least successful of group - lack of high tech jobs/economy and diversity. • Washington – some diversity especially coastal areas and strong high tech economy.
Conclusions • Racial Diversity is a positive influence on policy outcomes when races are at equal level and can compete yet work together. • Heterogeneous states have stronger personal wealth and health standards. • Diversity equals diversity of ideas • Individualistic v. Moralistic States