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May 19, 2025

The Experiences of LGBTQ Americans Today

66% of trans adults are younger than 30

66% of trans adults are younger than 30

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The Experiences of LGBTQ Americans Today
LGBTQ adults see more acceptance for gay, lesbian and bisexual people than for trans or nonbinary people
38% of LGBTQ adults say more religious leaders expressing support would do a great deal to increase social acceptance
Most LGBTQ adults say Obergefell made people in the U.S. more accepting of same-sex couples
Majorities of gay or lesbian, trans adults say they’ve been subject to slurs or jokes
Half or more gay or lesbian, bisexual, and trans adults were first aware of their identity before age 14
About 3 in 10 transgender adults say their parents have been accepting of them
41% of transgender adults feel strongly connected to a broader LGBTQ community
Wide partisan gaps in shares of LGBTQ adults saying this part of their identity is highly important to them
66% of trans adults are younger than 30
67% of gay or lesbian adults are men, while most bisexual adults are women