Support for Gay Marriage and Civil Unions (October 2012)
| Viewpoint | Whites | African Americans | Hispanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gays and lesbians should have the right to marry. | 35% | 33% | 34% |
| Gays and lesbians should have the right to civil unions but not marriage. | 35% | 33% | 25% |
| Gays and lesbians should not have the right to civil unions or marriage. | 24% | 29% | 28% |
| Don't Know | 5% | 6% | 13% |