What kinds of online communities do LGBTQ adults stand out for being part of?
% of U.S. adults who say they are part of the following kinds of online communities
Note: The gender item was specific to how people described themselves. For details on how we asked this and about being part of online communities, refer to the topline. All differences shown are statistically significant.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
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What kinds of online communities do LGBTQ adults stand out for being part of?
% of U.S. adults who say they are part of the following kinds of online communities
| Are LGBTQ | Are not LGBTQ | DIFF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Movies, books or TV shows | 30 | 11 | 19 |
| Hobbies | 38 | 21 | 17 |
| Fan communities | 26 | 10 | 16 |
| Video games | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| Communities for people of their gender | 22 | 9 | 13 |
| Their work or profession | 23 | 11 | 12 |
| Physical or mental health | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Politics or political issues | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Beauty or fashion | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| Race and ethnicity | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Dating and relationships | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Religion or spirituality | 13 | 8 | 5 |
Note: The gender item was specific to how people described themselves. For details on how we asked this and about being part of online communities, refer to the topline. All differences shown are statistically significant.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
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