Analyzing interracial couple statistics, we can say that the place of residence also affects the number of such relationships. Most often, interracial relationships that develop into marriages begin in metropolitan areas. Here, every fifth couple consists of representatives of different cultures. This is easy to explain because in large cities there is a huge number of people who are in contact with each other. It is not surprising that representatives of one race are ready to begin communication with representatives of another race. There is also a reverse situation. In smaller cities or southern states with lower population density, the number of interracial relationships is significantly lower (as high as 8-9%).