Lgbt in america
LGBTQ+ Identification in U.S. Now at %
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Diverse identification in the U.S. continues to grow, with % of U.S. adults now identifying as lesbian, gay, attracted to both genders, transgender, queer or some other sexual orientation besides heterosexual. The current figure is up from % four years ago and % in , Gallup’s first year of measuring sexual orientation and transgender identity.
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These results are based on aggregated information from Gallup telephone surveys, encompassing interviews with more than 12, Americans aged 18 and older. In each survey, Gallup asks respondents whether they detect as heterosexual, female homosexual, gay, bisexual, gender nonconforming or something else. Overall, % utter they are linear or heterosexual, % identify with one or more Homosexual groups, and % decline to respond.
Bisexual adults make up the largest proportion of the Queer population -- % of U.S. adults and % of LGBTQ+ adults exclaim they are bi. Gay and queer woman are the next-most-common identities, each standing for slightly over 1% of U.S. adults and roughly one in six Diverse adults. Sligh
Snapshot: LGBTQ Equality by State
The Movement Advancement Project (MAP) tracks over 50 different LGBTQ-related laws and policies. This blueprint shows the overall policy tallies (as distinct from sexual orientation or gender identity tallies) for each state, the District of Columbia, and the five populated U.S. territories. A state’s policy tally scores the laws and policies within each state that shape LGBTQ people's lives, experiences, and equality. The major categories of laws covered by the policy tally include: Relationship & Parental Recognition, Nondiscrimination, Religious Exemptions, LGBTQ Youth, Health Care, Criminal Justice, and Identity Documents.
Click on any state to view its detailed policy tally and state profile, or click "Choose an Issue" above to view maps on over 50 distinct LGBTQ-related laws and policies.
High Overall Policy Tally (15 states + D.C.)
Medium Overall Policy Tally (5 states)
Fair Overall Policy Tally (3 states, 2 territories)
Low Overall Policy
Equality for All, not for some
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The Human Rights Campaign envisions a planet where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the release to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.
The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.
Breaking down barriers that divide us
We are more powerful together than apart, and we’ve never been more energized or more focused. Our work centers on three pillars of action to end discrimination and fight for change at every level — and for every single one of us.
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Since , we’ve led the way in fighting for Queer equality and inclusion.
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Adult LGBT Population in the United States
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 state level.
Combining BRFSS data, we estimate that % of U.S. adults identify as LGBT. Further, we estimate that there are almost million (13,,) LGBT adults in the U.S.
Regions and States
LGBT people reside in all regions of the U.S. (Table 2 and Figure 2). Consistent with the overall population in the Together States,more LGBT adults reside in the South than in any other region. More than half (%) of LGBT people in the U.S. live in the Midwest (%) and South (%), including million in the Midwest and million in the South. About one-quarter (%) of LGBT adults reside in the West, approximately million people. Less than one in five (%) LGBT adults live in the Northeast ( million).
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