Nearly One in 10 U.S. Adults Identifies as L.G.B.T.Q., Survey Finds
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A recent Gallup analysis reveals that 9.1% of U.S. adults now identify as L.G.B.T.Q., marking a significant rise from previous years—almost triple the figure from 2012. This surge is most apparent among Generation Z, where nearly 25% self-identify as L.G.B.T.Q. and over 50% of these individuals identify specifically as bisexual. The analysis highlights that 4.1% of Generation Z identifies as transgender, surpassing rates seen in millennials and older generations. This data underscores a growing trend of diverse sexual and gender identities, particularly among younger cohorts.
According to a large analysis from Gallup, nearly one in 10 adults in the U.S. now identifies as L.G.B.T.Q., a significant increase since 2012.
The increase in L.G.B.T.Q. identification is primarily driven by young people, particularly those in Generation Z, where nearly one-quarter identify as such.
Gallup found 4.1 percent of Generation Z identified as transgender, the highest rate compared to millennials and older generations.
The data indicates that more than half of L.G.B.T.Q. young adults identify as bisexual, marking a shift in identity trends among younger demographics.
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