Black divorce rates


buckwheat1911

buckwheat1911

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The State of Black Divorce​

Divorce statistics within the Black community reveal a complex story of challenges and growth. Exploring these trends sheds light on the unique dynamics impacting Black relationships today.

  • Divorce is more common among Black women, at 38.9%, and Black men, at 38.7%, than in other racial groups.
  • 30.8% is the average divorce rate for Black marriages, compared to the 42% national average.


I'm divorced as of 12/24 and I'm noticing a lot of people that I meet have been divorced. Several of my close friends have divorced within the last year. Is it that marriage is not important as it used to be? In my case, I think Job titles, control and money were a factor. My ex and I both have great salaries, but she makes more than me. I think over time, she felt that she was independent and didn't need me. I'm good but just something I noticed lately. My ex's close friend from college that she used to hang with recently divorced her husband. She made a lot more than her husband and told him that she didn't need him. He and I are good friends and that brother is living the single life like no other. He's a Vice President of a tech company is flying all over the world living life. He's not paying child support either. Me on the other hand, I'm still paying child support until my daughter graduates high school.
 
83% of Black men with an income of $100K or higher are married to a Black woman.

That is an interesting stat. I wonder if that says more about us as men or them. It can be looked at a number of ways.
 



buckwheat1911 said:
www.essence.com

The Surprising Truth About Black Love, By The Numbers | Essence

With all the noise on social media, where does Black love really stand? We dive into the data to look at how it’s holding on, and evolving, today.
www.essence.com www.essence.com

The State of Black Divorce​

Divorce statistics within the Black community reveal a complex story of challenges and growth. Exploring these trends sheds light on the unique dynamics impacting Black relationships today.

  • Divorce is more common among Black women, at 38.9%, and Black men, at 38.7%, than in other racial groups.
  • 30.8% is the average divorce rate for Black marriages, compared to the 42% national average.


I'm divorced as of 12/24 and I'm noticing a lot of people that I meet have been divorced. Several of my close friends have divorced within the last year. Is it that marriage is not important as it used to be? In my case, I think Job titles, control and money were a factor. My ex and I both have great salaries, but she makes more than me. I think over time, she felt that she was independent and didn't need me. I'm good but just something I noticed lately. My ex's close friend from college that she used to hang with recently divorced her husband. She made a lot more than her husband and told him that she didn't need him. He and I are good friends and that brother is living the single life like no other. He's a Vice President of a tech company is flying all over the world living life. He's not paying child support either. Me on the other hand, I'm still paying child support until my daughter graduates high school.
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What state do you live in???
 
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