Gay statistics

Twenty-one percent said they were gay, 15% lesbian, 14% transgender and 6% something else. These figures total more than % because the survey allows respondents to report multiple LGBTQ+ identities. The overall estimate of % of U.S. adults who identify as LGBTQ+ counts each respondent only once, even if they have multiple identities. In that time, we have also done deep explorations of the experiences of LGBT and transgender and nonbinary Americans. adults conducted in summer Similar shares of men and women identify with any of these terms, as do similar shares of adults across racial and ethnic groups.

Homosexuality in the United States - Statistics & Facts In a recent survey conducted among Americans, percent of respondents identified themselves as part of the LGBT community. Share of people identifying as transgender, gender fluid, non-binary, or other ways worldwide as of , by country. Number of countries that criminalize homosexuality Number of countries that permit same-sex marriage , by continent.

National Election Pool's exit polling showed self-identified gay, lesbian, and bisexual voters at 4% of the voting population in the United States presidential election. The census was the first to ask people about their gender identity and sexual orientation. More than 1. For people aged 16 and over, more than 1.

Andrew R. Flores Kerith J. Conron This report provides estimates of the number and percent of the U.S. adult population that identifies as LGBT, overall, as well as by age. Estimates of LGBT adults at the national, state, and regional levels are included. We rely on BRFSS data for these estimates. Pooling multiple years of data provides more stable estimates—particularly at the. When looking at sexual orientation in the U. There was also considerable variation across age groups. In the U.