GITNUXREPORT 2025

Domestic Violence Race Statistics

Racial disparities significantly elevate domestic violence risks for women of color.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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1. Black women experience nearly double the rates of intimate partner violence compared to White women

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2. Native American women are more than twice as likely to experience domestic violence as the national average

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3. Hispanic women face intimate partner violence at a rate of 1 in 4, compared to 1 in 7 for White women

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5. African American women report higher severity and frequency of domestic violence incidents than other racial groups

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6. Nearly 60% of Native American women have experienced violence at some point in their lifetime

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9. African American women account for 28% of women murdered by intimate partners, despite being a smaller percentage of the population

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10. Studies indicate that Native American women are 1.8 times more likely to be victims of IPV compared to the national average

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11. Hispanic women report higher rates of sexual assault in domestic violence situations than other racial groups

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16. Domestic violence-related homicides are 21% higher among African American women than among White women

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17. Native American women experience domestic violence at nearly three times the rate of White women

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19. Among racial groups, Black women are more likely to be killed by an intimate partner compared to White women

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20. Hispanic women face a 35% higher risk of intimate partner homicide than White women

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21. Native American women are disproportionately affected by domestic violence homicides, comprising 11% of female homicide victims

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22. The prevalence of stalking among Black women experiencing IPV is higher than that among women of other racial groups

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26. Hispanic women are twice as likely to experience intimate partner violence in rural areas compared to urban areas

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27. Data shows that 1 in 3 Native American women will experience sexual violence at some point in her lifetime

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29. Black women experience higher rates of fatal intimate partner violence involving guns than women of other races

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30. Hispanic women account for approximately 15% of domestic violence fatalities among women, despite being about 18% of the female population, indicating higher risk factors

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31. Native American women are 2.5 times more likely to experience intimate partner violence-related homicides than the national average

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34. In rural areas, Native American women are 10 times more likely to be murdered by an intimate partner than women in other racial groups

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35. Hispanic women living in violent households are more likely to endure economic hardship, affecting their ability to leave abusive relationships

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36. Approximately 33% of Native American women who experience domestic violence will also experience sexual violence

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37. African American women are 3 times more likely to experience IPV-related injuries compared to women of other races

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38. Hispanic women report higher levels of emotional abuse in domestic violence scenarios, with estimates of 50% experiencing emotional or psychological abuse

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42. The prevalence of stalking among Native American women who experience domestic violence is approximately 25%, higher than other racial groups

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44. Native American women are nearly twice as likely to experience intimate partner homicide as White women

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45. African American women account for approximately 35% of all homicides of women involving intimate partners in the United States

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46. Latino women in rural communities report domestic violence at rates 20-30% higher than urban Latino women, due to limited access to resources

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47. Asian American women face a 50% underreporting rate of domestic violence incidents compared to other racial groups, making accurate prevalence data difficult

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48. The rate of IPV-related homicides among Native American women is approximately 7 times higher than among White women

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49. African American women frequently experience co-occurring issues such as substance abuse and mental health challenges associated with domestic violence, complicating recovery

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51. Native American women are 4 times more likely to experience stalking in the context of IPV than other racial groups

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53. In 2020, Black women accounted for approximately 35% of domestic violence-related homicides in the U.S., a significant overrepresentation given their demographic proportion

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54. Rates of emotional abuse among Hispanic women are estimated to be as high as 60% in domestic violence situations, often unreported

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55. Native American women are 2.5 times more likely to experience multiple forms of violence, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, than women of other races

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56. The rate of domestic violence arrests for Black men accused of abusing Black women is significantly higher than the average across other racial groups, cited at 40%

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57. Hispanic women report experiencing economic violence and control at higher rates than non-Hispanic white women, affecting their independence and ability to leave abusive relationships

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58. Native American women experience higher levels of childhood violence, which correlates with increased risk of domestic violence in adulthood, estimated at 50%

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60. Data indicates that the likelihood of homicide in IPV cases for Black women is about twice that for White women, highlighting racial disparities

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62. Native American women are 1.8 times more likely to experience intimate partner violence than women of other racial groups nationwide

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63. The incidence of sexual violence among Asian American women victims of domestic violence is estimated at 34%, often underreported due to stigma and community pressures

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64. African American women are more likely to experience recurrent domestic violence incidents compared to other racial groups, with relapse rates around 44%

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65. Hispanic women in economically disadvantaged areas have a 25% higher probability of experiencing intimate partner violence than their counterparts in wealthier areas

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67. Domestic violence incidents involving Black women are most likely to involve weapons, such as guns, about 33% more often than incidents involving women of other races

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68. Hispanic women report higher levels of isolation and lack of support networks in domestic violence situations, impacting their ability to escape abuse

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69. Native American women have a homicide rate 10 times higher when involving domestic violence compared to other populations

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71. African American women engaging in help-seeking behaviors are less likely to receive culturally competent services, affecting recovery outcomes

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73. Native American women are more likely to experience multiple types of victimization, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, with 65% reporting multiple victimizations

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12. In some urban areas, Black women constitute approximately 50% of domestic violence victims, although they are only 13% of the U.S. population

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14. The rate of domestic violence incidents reported among Native Americans is about 2.5 times higher than the national average

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15. Approximately 40% of Hispanic women report experiencing physical violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lives

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24. 50% of Native American women have experienced physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime

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28. African American women aged 18-24 are more likely to experience IPV than older women, with 40% reporting victimization

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33. African American women have a higher prevalence of injuries related to domestic violence, with 61% reporting physical injuries

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40. In some communities, domestic violence rates among Black women are estimated to be as high as 45%, according to local shelter reports

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4. Asian women report lower rates of domestic violence, but often face underreporting due to cultural stigmas

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7. Hispanic women are less likely to seek help for domestic violence due to language barriers and immigration fears

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8. White women are the most represented group in domestic violence shelters, but this may reflect reporting disparities rather than incidence rates

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18. 68% of domestic violence incidents involving Asian women are underreported, often due to cultural pressures

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23. Asian American women are less likely to report domestic abuse, with only about 37% reporting incidents compared to 67% of White women

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25. Domestic violence shelters report that approximately 40% of their clients are African American women, despite representing roughly 13% of the U.S. population

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32. The majority of domestic violence victims in Asian communities are underreported by approximately 60% due to stigma, cultural norms, and language barriers

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39. Native American women face increased barriers to accessing victim services due to jurisdictional complexities, impacting their recovery and safety

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41. Asian American women report experiencing domestic violence at rates similar to White women, but they often face higher underreporting due to cultural stigma

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50. Hispanic women with immigrant status are less likely to report violence, with only about 40% seeking help compared to 70% of U.S.-born Hispanic women

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52. Domestic violence intervention programs show lower participation rates among Asian American women due to cultural and language barriers, affecting support services availability

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61. Hispanic women are significantly less likely to access legal aid services in IPV cases due to language and immigration status fears, hindering justice

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66. Native American women face barriers to restraining orders and legal protections, leading to ongoing risk of violence, cited at 35% lower legal protection access

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70. Asian American women experience lower overall rates of domestic violence fatalities but face higher underreporting, leading to underestimation in national data

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75. Cultural barriers, such as the stigma of reporting and shame, prevent up to 50% of Asian and Hispanic women from seeking help after experiencing domestic violence, according to community surveys

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43. Domestic violence incidents involving Hispanic women tend to increase during economic downturns, linked to stress and financial hardship

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59. Among Asian women who experience IPV, nearly 70% report experiencing psychological or emotional abuse as part of the violence

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72. The rates of domestic violence among Hispanic women are higher in states with large immigrant populations, potentially due to immigration-related stressors

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13. Asian women account for about 7% of domestic violence homicides among women, despite being about 6% of the female population, indicating underreported severity

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74. Data indicates that Black women are disproportionately represented among victims of severe and chronic forms of domestic violence, including strangulation and use of weapons

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Key Highlights

1. Black women experience nearly double the rates of intimate partner violence compared to White women
2. Native American women are more than twice as likely to experience domestic violence as the national average
3. Hispanic women face intimate partner violence at a rate of 1 in 4, compared to 1 in 7 for White women
4. Asian women report lower rates of domestic violence, but often face underreporting due to cultural stigmas
5. African American women report higher severity and frequency of domestic violence incidents than other racial groups
6. Nearly 60% of Native American women have experienced violence at some point in their lifetime
7. Hispanic women are less likely to seek help for domestic violence due to language barriers and immigration fears
8. White women are the most represented group in domestic violence shelters, but this may reflect reporting disparities rather than incidence rates
9. African American women account for 28% of women murdered by intimate partners, despite being a smaller percentage of the population
10. Studies indicate that Native American women are 1.8 times more likely to be victims of IPV compared to the national average
11. Hispanic women report higher rates of sexual assault in domestic violence situations than other racial groups
12. In some urban areas, Black women constitute approximately 50% of domestic violence victims, although they are only 13% of the U.S. population
13. Asian women account for about 7% of domestic violence homicides among women, despite being about 6% of the female population, indicating underreported severity

Despite being often overlooked, racial disparities in domestic violence reveal alarming truths, with Black, Native American, and Hispanic women facing violence at rates significantly higher than their white counterparts, exposing urgent gaps in support, reporting, and justice across communities.

Demographic Group Disparities

1. Black women experience nearly double the rates of intimate partner violence compared to White women
2. Native American women are more than twice as likely to experience domestic violence as the national average
3. Hispanic women face intimate partner violence at a rate of 1 in 4, compared to 1 in 7 for White women
5. African American women report higher severity and frequency of domestic violence incidents than other racial groups
6. Nearly 60% of Native American women have experienced violence at some point in their lifetime
9. African American women account for 28% of women murdered by intimate partners, despite being a smaller percentage of the population
10. Studies indicate that Native American women are 1.8 times more likely to be victims of IPV compared to the national average
11. Hispanic women report higher rates of sexual assault in domestic violence situations than other racial groups
16. Domestic violence-related homicides are 21% higher among African American women than among White women
17. Native American women experience domestic violence at nearly three times the rate of White women
19. Among racial groups, Black women are more likely to be killed by an intimate partner compared to White women
20. Hispanic women face a 35% higher risk of intimate partner homicide than White women
21. Native American women are disproportionately affected by domestic violence homicides, comprising 11% of female homicide victims
22. The prevalence of stalking among Black women experiencing IPV is higher than that among women of other racial groups
26. Hispanic women are twice as likely to experience intimate partner violence in rural areas compared to urban areas
27. Data shows that 1 in 3 Native American women will experience sexual violence at some point in her lifetime
29. Black women experience higher rates of fatal intimate partner violence involving guns than women of other races
30. Hispanic women account for approximately 15% of domestic violence fatalities among women, despite being about 18% of the female population, indicating higher risk factors
31. Native American women are 2.5 times more likely to experience intimate partner violence-related homicides than the national average
34. In rural areas, Native American women are 10 times more likely to be murdered by an intimate partner than women in other racial groups
35. Hispanic women living in violent households are more likely to endure economic hardship, affecting their ability to leave abusive relationships
36. Approximately 33% of Native American women who experience domestic violence will also experience sexual violence
37. African American women are 3 times more likely to experience IPV-related injuries compared to women of other races
38. Hispanic women report higher levels of emotional abuse in domestic violence scenarios, with estimates of 50% experiencing emotional or psychological abuse
42. The prevalence of stalking among Native American women who experience domestic violence is approximately 25%, higher than other racial groups
44. Native American women are nearly twice as likely to experience intimate partner homicide as White women
45. African American women account for approximately 35% of all homicides of women involving intimate partners in the United States
46. Latino women in rural communities report domestic violence at rates 20-30% higher than urban Latino women, due to limited access to resources
47. Asian American women face a 50% underreporting rate of domestic violence incidents compared to other racial groups, making accurate prevalence data difficult
48. The rate of IPV-related homicides among Native American women is approximately 7 times higher than among White women
49. African American women frequently experience co-occurring issues such as substance abuse and mental health challenges associated with domestic violence, complicating recovery
51. Native American women are 4 times more likely to experience stalking in the context of IPV than other racial groups
53. In 2020, Black women accounted for approximately 35% of domestic violence-related homicides in the U.S., a significant overrepresentation given their demographic proportion
54. Rates of emotional abuse among Hispanic women are estimated to be as high as 60% in domestic violence situations, often unreported
55. Native American women are 2.5 times more likely to experience multiple forms of violence, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, than women of other races
56. The rate of domestic violence arrests for Black men accused of abusing Black women is significantly higher than the average across other racial groups, cited at 40%
57. Hispanic women report experiencing economic violence and control at higher rates than non-Hispanic white women, affecting their independence and ability to leave abusive relationships
58. Native American women experience higher levels of childhood violence, which correlates with increased risk of domestic violence in adulthood, estimated at 50%
60. Data indicates that the likelihood of homicide in IPV cases for Black women is about twice that for White women, highlighting racial disparities
62. Native American women are 1.8 times more likely to experience intimate partner violence than women of other racial groups nationwide
63. The incidence of sexual violence among Asian American women victims of domestic violence is estimated at 34%, often underreported due to stigma and community pressures
64. African American women are more likely to experience recurrent domestic violence incidents compared to other racial groups, with relapse rates around 44%
65. Hispanic women in economically disadvantaged areas have a 25% higher probability of experiencing intimate partner violence than their counterparts in wealthier areas
67. Domestic violence incidents involving Black women are most likely to involve weapons, such as guns, about 33% more often than incidents involving women of other races
68. Hispanic women report higher levels of isolation and lack of support networks in domestic violence situations, impacting their ability to escape abuse
69. Native American women have a homicide rate 10 times higher when involving domestic violence compared to other populations
71. African American women engaging in help-seeking behaviors are less likely to receive culturally competent services, affecting recovery outcomes
73. Native American women are more likely to experience multiple types of victimization, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, with 65% reporting multiple victimizations

Demographic Group Disparities Interpretation

The stark racial disparities in domestic violence statistics—from Native American women facing nearly three times the national average of IPV to Black women being disproportionately represented among homicide victims—highlight a crisis that demands not only urgent intervention but culturally sensitive solutions that address the systemic inequities underpinning these heartbreaking realities.

Domestic Violence Prevalence

12. In some urban areas, Black women constitute approximately 50% of domestic violence victims, although they are only 13% of the U.S. population
14. The rate of domestic violence incidents reported among Native Americans is about 2.5 times higher than the national average
15. Approximately 40% of Hispanic women report experiencing physical violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lives
24. 50% of Native American women have experienced physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime
28. African American women aged 18-24 are more likely to experience IPV than older women, with 40% reporting victimization
33. African American women have a higher prevalence of injuries related to domestic violence, with 61% reporting physical injuries
40. In some communities, domestic violence rates among Black women are estimated to be as high as 45%, according to local shelter reports

Domestic Violence Prevalence Interpretation

While representing a small fraction of the population, Black women, Native Americans, and Hispanic women often bear a disproportionate burden of domestic violence, highlighting an urgent need for targeted resources, systemic change, and culturally informed interventions to address these entrenched disparities.

Help-Seeking Behavior and Barriers

4. Asian women report lower rates of domestic violence, but often face underreporting due to cultural stigmas
7. Hispanic women are less likely to seek help for domestic violence due to language barriers and immigration fears
8. White women are the most represented group in domestic violence shelters, but this may reflect reporting disparities rather than incidence rates
18. 68% of domestic violence incidents involving Asian women are underreported, often due to cultural pressures
23. Asian American women are less likely to report domestic abuse, with only about 37% reporting incidents compared to 67% of White women
25. Domestic violence shelters report that approximately 40% of their clients are African American women, despite representing roughly 13% of the U.S. population
32. The majority of domestic violence victims in Asian communities are underreported by approximately 60% due to stigma, cultural norms, and language barriers
39. Native American women face increased barriers to accessing victim services due to jurisdictional complexities, impacting their recovery and safety
41. Asian American women report experiencing domestic violence at rates similar to White women, but they often face higher underreporting due to cultural stigma
50. Hispanic women with immigrant status are less likely to report violence, with only about 40% seeking help compared to 70% of U.S.-born Hispanic women
52. Domestic violence intervention programs show lower participation rates among Asian American women due to cultural and language barriers, affecting support services availability
61. Hispanic women are significantly less likely to access legal aid services in IPV cases due to language and immigration status fears, hindering justice
66. Native American women face barriers to restraining orders and legal protections, leading to ongoing risk of violence, cited at 35% lower legal protection access
70. Asian American women experience lower overall rates of domestic violence fatalities but face higher underreporting, leading to underestimation in national data
75. Cultural barriers, such as the stigma of reporting and shame, prevent up to 50% of Asian and Hispanic women from seeking help after experiencing domestic violence, according to community surveys

Help-Seeking Behavior and Barriers Interpretation

While domestic violence statistics reveal notable disparities across ethnic groups—highlighting that Asian women report lower rates partly due to cultural stigmas and underreporting, Hispanic women face language and immigration barriers deterring help-seeking, and Native American women encounter jurisdictional obstacles—the overarching message underscores that cultural norms, systemic biases, and communication hurdles collectively obscure the true prevalence, making it clear that beneath the numbers lies a silent suffering that demands culturally sensitive, accessible interventions.

Interracial and Cultural Factors

43. Domestic violence incidents involving Hispanic women tend to increase during economic downturns, linked to stress and financial hardship
59. Among Asian women who experience IPV, nearly 70% report experiencing psychological or emotional abuse as part of the violence
72. The rates of domestic violence among Hispanic women are higher in states with large immigrant populations, potentially due to immigration-related stressors

Interracial and Cultural Factors Interpretation

These statistics reveal a sobering truth: economic and social pressures disproportionately expose minority women to domestic violence, underscoring the urgent need for culturally sensitive support systems and economic stability initiatives to break this distressing cycle.

Severity and Impact of Domestic Violence

13. Asian women account for about 7% of domestic violence homicides among women, despite being about 6% of the female population, indicating underreported severity
74. Data indicates that Black women are disproportionately represented among victims of severe and chronic forms of domestic violence, including strangulation and use of weapons

Severity and Impact of Domestic Violence Interpretation

These statistics reveal a troubling disparity: Asian women, though constituting about 6% of the female population, account for roughly 7% of domestic violence homicides—suggesting underreporting or hidden severity—while Black women face a disproportionate burden of severe, chronic abuse, highlighting urgent gaps in awareness and intervention.