What percent of us men are gay

The percentage of U. Gallup conducted random telephone interviews over the last year with 14, adults living in all 50 states and found that about identified as LGBTQ. That data was then weighted to ensure that the sample accurately reflects the demographics of the national population, which is how Gallup estimated that 9.

The survey reported margins of sampling error of plus or minus 4 percentage points among LGBTQ respondents. Nearly one-quarter, Jones noted that the last time Gallup recorded a more significant increase in the percentage in LGBTQ identification was inwhen 7. Jones noted that one reason more younger people identify as LGBTQ is that they are much more likely than older generations to identify as bisexual.

More than half, or Generation Z is more likely than any other generation to identify as trans, at 4. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Skip to Content. NBC News Logo.

5 key findings about LGBTQ+ Americans

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