70%
of first-generation Iranian-Americans in partnerships have an Iranian partner.
21%
of second-generation Iranian-Americans in partnerships have an Iranian partner.
- 53% partner with White, non-Hispanic Americans
- Similar to other second-generation Asian Americans
Spouse/Partner Ethnicity of Iranian-Americans: First Generation
Iranian Middle Eastern (Non-Iranian) White (Non-Iranian, Non-Hispanic)
Hispanic Asian, Black, Native American
Hispanic Asian, Black, Native American
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2020–2024 5-Year PUMS
Currently married or partnered Iranian-Americans.
Spouse ethnicity based on the spouse’s own census responses.
Spouse/Partner Ethnicity of Iranian-Americans: Second Generation
Iranian Middle Eastern (Non-Iranian) White (Non-Iranian, Non-Hispanic)
Hispanic Asian, Black, Native American
Hispanic Asian, Black, Native American
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2020–2024 5-Year PUMS
Currently married or partnered Iranian-Americans.
Spouse ethnicity based on the spouse’s own census responses.