The percentage of U.S. adults identifying as LGBTQ+ has increased to 9.3%, driven by Generation Z adults. Younger generations have higher rates of LGBTQ+ identification compared to older generations. Democrats and liberals are more likely to identify as LGBTQ+ than Republicans and conservatives. Women are more likely than men to identify as LGBTQ+, with a significant portion identifying as bisexual. LGBTQ+ identification is more common in urban areas than suburbs or rural areas.
Key Points
LGBTQ+ identification in the U.S. has nearly doubled since 2020
Generation Z adults have the highest rate of LGBTQ+ identification at 23.1%
Democrats and liberals are more likely to identify as LGBTQ+ compared to Republicans and conservatives
Women are more likely than men to identify as LGBTQ+, with a significant portion identifying as bisexual
Urban areas have higher rates of LGBTQ+ identification compared to suburbs and rural areas
Pros
Increased acceptance and visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals in society
Reflects changing attitudes and greater inclusivity
Cons
Potential backlash from conservative groups
Challenges related to discrimination and societal acceptance