According to a recent Gallup report, over 9% of the US population identifies as LGBTQ, reflecting a notable increase since 2012. The study surveyed over 14,000 adults and revealed that LGBTQ representation varies significantly across generations and demographics. While only 1.8% of the Silent Generation identifies as LGBTQ, the percentage increases to 23.1% for Generation Z. Moreover, there are disparities based on political affiliations, with 14% of Democrats and only 3% of Republicans identifying as LGBTQ. The report emphasizes heightened representation among younger individuals and differing rates based on gender and location.
Gallup's latest report indicates that over 9% of US adults now identify as LGBTQ, reflecting the most significant growth in this statistic since tracking began in 2012.
The percentage of the population identifying as LGBTQ increases notably across generations, with 23.1% of Generation Z identifying as such compared to only 1.8% of the Silent Generation.
The report shows a stark contrast in LGBTQ identification among political affiliations, with 14% of Democrats, 11% of independents, and only 3% of Republicans identifying as LGBTQ.
Younger generations, particularly Generation Z, exhibit more pronounced rates of LGBTQ identification, with their figures rising from 18.8% in 2020 to 22.7% in recent reports.
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