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Marrying Out: Analysis of Interracial and Interethnic Marriages in the U.S.

Key Findings

• Proportion of Interracial Marriages: In 2008, 14.6% of new U.S. marriages were interracial or interethnic, a significant increase from 6.7% in 1980.

• Group-Specific Rates:

  • Whites: 9%
  • Blacks: 15.5%
  • Hispanics: 25.7%
  • Asians: 30.8%

• Racial/Ethnic Distribution:

  • White-Hispanic pairings: 41%
  • White-Asian pairings: 15%
  • White-Black pairings: 11%
  • The remaining 7% involved marriages where spouses belonged to different minority groups or one was "Other" (non-Hispanic races or mixed).

• Gender Differences:

  • Blacks: 22% of male new-weds vs 8.9% of female new-weds married outside the race.
  • Asians: 40% of female new-weds vs 20% of male new-weds.
  • Hispanics and Whites showed no significant gender disparities.

• Immigration Impact: High levels of Hispanic and Asian immigration have contributed to both:

  • Increased pool of potential partners for out-marriage among whites and blacks.
  • Increased pool for in-group marriage among Hispanics and Asians.

• Geographic Variations: Highest rates in Western states, with 22% in the West, 13% in the South/Northeast, and 11% in the Midwest.

• Historical Trends: Rates for whites and blacks significantly increased since 1980, while Hispanics and Asians remained stable, reflecting shifts in U.S. demographic makeup and reduced cultural/taboo factors.

• Public Attitudes: 63% of Americans approved of a family member marrying someone from another racial/ethnic group, with higher acceptance among younger and native-born populations. Whites showed the least acceptance compared to blacks and Hispanics.

Methods

• Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey and the Pew Research telephone survey of 2,884 adults.
• Analysis based on self-described race/ethnicity data from census forms.