The percentage of adults in the United States who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or something other than heterosexual has seen a steady increase, reaching a record high of 9.3%, up from 7.6% in 2023, as per a recent Gallup report. Senior editor Jeff Jones expressed surprise at the speed of this growth, noting that the figure is approaching the notable milestone of 10%.
Gallup’s survey, which involved 14,000 adults across all 50 states, found that approximately 900 respondents identified as LGBTQ, with a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points. This rise in LGBTQ identification is attributed to more adults from Generation Z, aged 19 to 28, entering adulthood. The report shows that 23.1% of Gen Z individuals identify as LGBTQ, compared to 14.2% of millennials (ages 29-44), 5.1% of Generation X (ages 45-60), 3% of baby boomers (ages 61-79), and 1.8% of those aged 80 and above.
Jones highlighted the influence of younger generations on the increasing LGBTQ identification rate, with Gen Z individuals more likely to identify as bisexual. The report reveals that over half of LGBTQ adults in the U.S. identify as bisexual, with this trend being more prevalent among younger respondents.
Despite a recent leveling off, LGBTQ identification among U.S. adults has nearly tripled over the 12 years that Gallup has monitored it, showcasing a significant societal shift. The report also delves into specific breakdowns within LGBTQ identification by generation, gender, and political orientation, shedding light on the evolving landscape of sexual orientation and gender identity in the country.
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