An Overview of Statistics on Interracial Marriage in the United States, with Data on Its Extent from 1963-1970

The increasing extent of interracial marriage between three racial groups, White, Negro, and Other Races, and the variations from state to state, is examined by using sample marriage record data from the U.S. Marriage Registration Area for the years 1963-1970. The differential proclivity of males and females towards interracial marrage is established for the three racial groups. Although marriage records have deficiencies, they are nevertheless the most relevant source of data upon interracial unions. Unfortunately the social usefulness of such data is being greatly undermined by moves to delete the racial item from the marriage records in many states.