Looking at all married couples in 2010 , regardless of when they married , so-called `` intermarriages '' reached an all-time high of 8.4 % in 2010 , compared to 3.2 % in 1980 , the study said . Inter - ethnic or interracial marriages reaches an all time high in 2010 . Hawaii is the state where the most ` ` intermarriages '' take place , study finds . Two - thirds of residents say they have no problem with it .
Inter - ethnic or interracial marriages reaches an all time high in 2010 . Hawaii is the state where the most ` ` intermarriages '' take place , study finds . Two - thirds of residents say they have no problem with it .