LGBTQ+ in the U.S.

Statistics report on LGBTQ+ in the United States

LGBTQ+ in the U.S.

This report provides statistical information on the LGBTQ+ community in the United States. It opens with an overview, followed by demographic and economic information relevant to the community. It additionally covers information relating to the policy environment as it relates to LGBTQ+ issues. Furthermore, the topics of discrimination, hate crimes, and media representation are covered.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Premium Statistic LGB+ orientation worldwide 2023, by country
  • Basic Statistic LGBT identification in the U.S. 2012-2023
  • Basic Statistic Moral views on gay or lesbian relations in the United States 2001-2024
  • Premium Statistic U.S. adults on society's acceptance of trans people 2024

Demographics

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  • Basic Statistic Americans who identify as LGBT 2012-2020, by gender
  • Premium Statistic U.S. population of LGBT individuals 2021, by state
  • Premium Statistic U.S. sexual orientation distribution 2021
  • Premium Statistic U.S. gender identity distribution 2021, by gender assigned at birth
  • Basic Statistic LGBT identification in the U.S. 2012-2023, by generation
  • Premium Statistic Number of U.S. same-sex households in 2022, by marital status
  • Premium Statistic Share of same-sex couple households in the U.S. 2022, by age
  • Premium Statistic Share of gay couple households in the U.S. 2022, by age
  • Premium Statistic Share of lesbian couple households in the U.S. 2022, by age

Economics

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  • Premium Statistic U.S. income distribution of LGBTQI+ adults 2022
  • Premium Statistic U.S. median household income of same-sex couples 2022, by household composition
  • Premium Statistic U.S. median household income of same-sex couples 2015-2022
  • Premium Statistic U.S. employment status of LGBTQI+ adults 2023
  • Premium Statistic U.S. financial priorities of LGBTQI+ adults 2022
  • Premium Statistic U.S. businesses owned by LGBTQ individuals 2023, by industry
  • Premium Statistic U.S. businesses owned by LGBTQ individuals 2023, by age of firm

Politics and policy

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  • Premium Statistic U.S. elected officials who are openly LGBTQ+ 2024, by office
  • Premium Statistic U.S. Congress openly LGB members 1985-2023
  • Premium Statistic U.S. equality score for LGBTQ+ policy 2024, by state
  • Premium Statistic U.S. LGBTQ curricular laws in 2024, by type of law
  • Premium Statistic U.S. conversion therapy law coverage 2024, by type of law
  • Basic Statistic U.S. adults' support for overturning Obergefell v. Hodges 2022
  • Premium Statistic U.S. adults on lawmakers focus on trans issues in schools 2023
  • Premium Statistic Opinion on female trans athletes in the U.S. 2022
  • Premium Statistic Support for LGBTQ civil rights topics in K-12 schools in the U.S. by party 2022

Healthcare

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  • Premium Statistic U.S. Medicaid coverage of transgender health care 2024, by policy
  • Basic Statistic Leading reasons LGBTQ youth in the U.S. did not get mental health help 2023
  • Basic Statistic U.S. LGB adults who had a recent major depressive episode from 2017-2020, by age
  • Basic Statistic Share of U.S. LGB young adults with suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempts in 2022
  • Basic Statistic U.S. LGBTQ youth who experienced conversion therapy and attempted suicide 2023
  • Basic Statistic U.S. LGBT population 2024, by status of transgender exclusions in health insurance

Hate crimes and discrimination

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  • Basic Statistic Number of countries that criminalize homosexuality 2024
  • Premium Statistic U.S. adults on transgender discrimination 2024
  • Premium Statistic Most common locations of anti-LGBTQ+ motivated hate crimes U.S. 2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of gender or sexual orientation related hate crimes U.S. 2023, by motivation
  • Premium Statistic Number of murders of transgender and gender-diverse people U.S. 2008-2024
  • Premium Statistic Victims of anti-transgender hate crimes U.S. 2023, by crime

Media representation

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  • Premium Statistic Public opinion on Pride Month marketing activities of companies in the U.S. 2022
  • Premium Statistic Brands showing most authentic support for Pride Month in the U.S. 2024
  • Basic Statistic LGBTQ characters on broadcast networks in the U.S. 2024
  • Basic Statistic LGBTQ characters included by streaming providers in the U.S. 2024
  • Basic Statistic LGBTQ characters on broadcast networks in the U.S. 2024, by sexual orientation

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