"The shift is largely generational, driven by rising interracial marriage and changing demographics, dramatically reshaping of daily life. Meanwhile, high-profile racist rhetoric on social media - including from national political figures - reinforces a sense of division. The survey suggests that everyday behavior tells a different story. By the numbers: About one-third of Americans under 30 are now in an interracial romantic partnership, according to a survey of nearly 5,000 adults by Gallup and the Brookings Institution's Center for Community Uplift."
"Zoom out: About one-fourth of all adults report having a spouse or romantic partner who has a different racial or ethnic background than themselves. Asian American adults report the most interracial romantic relationships, and white adults report the least. Zoom in: Around 87% say race is "not important at all" when deciding whether to conduct business with someone. 83% say the same about choosing friends, according to the survey."
Interracial relationships and mixed family backgrounds are far more common among younger Americans than older cohorts, reshaping daily life. About one-third of Americans under 30 are in interracial romantic partnerships, while only 14% of those 70 and older report the same. Adults ages 18 to 29 are twice as likely as those 70+ to have a parent of a different race. Roughly one-fourth of adults have a spouse or partner of a different racial or ethnic background. High shares report cross-racial coworkers, clients, bosses, and friendships, yet residential and occupational segregation and limits of self-reporting constrain exposure.
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