An estimated 9 million people across the United States identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, according to a study released Thursday by the Williams Institute at UCLA’s School of Law.
Drawing on information from four recent national and two state-level population-based surveys, the analyses suggest that there are more than 8 million adults in the U.S. who are lesbian, gay, or bisexual, comprising 3.5% of the adult population.There are also nearly 700,000 transgender individuals in the U.S.
In total, the study suggests that approximately 9 million Americans — roughly the population of New Jersey — identify as LGBT.
Among other findings from the study:
- Among adults who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual, bisexuals comprise a slight majority (1.8% compared to 1.7% who identify as lesbian or gay).
- Women are substantially more likely than men to identify as bisexual.
- An estimated 19 million Americans (8.2%) report that they have engaged in same-sex sexual behavior and nearly 25.6 million Americans (11%) acknowledge at least some same-sex sexual attraction.
The Williams Institute is a leading think tank dedicated to the field of sexual orientation and gender identity-related law and public policy.
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That’s not a huge percentage of the population. But then, untold millions are closeted.
That’s not a huge percentage of the population. But then, untold millions are closeted.
Now to find mr right……. Lol
If only the closets were all opened, and the all the insecure could be loved.
Yea, those are just some that are out and a part of this study so many more =)
there are that many more people who are like me??
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Yeah, Kyle. So there’s no reason for any of us to think that we’re alone.
Yeah, Kyle. So there’s no reason for any of us to think that we’re alone.
I’m sure its much much higher … if we are supposed to be 10 % of the population , it should be more like 30 million … which is the population of Canada … 9 million seems relatively low…
I’m sure its much much higher … if we are supposed to be 10 % of the population , it should be more like 30 million … which is the population of Canada … 9 million seems relatively low…
Really good to know I’m not alone. :)
Really good to know I’m not alone. :)
Seems like a very low number to me.
9 million and 1 noone asked me
A lot of them probably didn’t respond to the poll, or maybe they’re scared. Which is understandable. Or they could be closeted.
A lot of them probably didn’t respond to the poll, or maybe they’re scared. Which is understandable. Or they could be closeted.
Until the discrimination laws are changed nationally and this becomes part of the census we will never truly know.
Us fag’s will take over the world. Some day. It’ll happen and when it does; we’ll all sing, dance, and throw glitter until the day star deminishes. THEN, the real fun starts.(;
Us fag’s will take over the world. Some day. It’ll happen and when it does; we’ll all sing, dance, and throw glitter until the day star deminishes. THEN, the real fun starts.(;
That means there’s really 18 million! Haha
That means there’s really 18 million! Haha
Proud Lesbian with an amazing wife and beautiful daughters in MI <3
Proud Lesbian with an amazing wife and beautiful daughters in MI <3
i agree with johnathan. NO MORE CLOSETS! OR WARDROBES OR DRESSERS OR ANYWHERE ELSE CLOTHING SHOULD GO, THAT PEOPLE COULD HIDE!
That’s great, its nice to know were all “coming out of our shells” in a less judgmental america :]
That’s great, its nice to know were all “coming out of our shells” in a less judgmental america :]
And if they include teenagers, like myself, the number will be even higher…
& just to clarify this… practically everyone has some kind of attraction for the same sex.
& just to clarify this… practically everyone has some kind of attraction for the same sex.
Add to that number all the closeted Republicans and the number jumps significantly. LOL
yes, well, if sexual orientation was on the census perhaps there’d be more accuracy
Or not. Apparently they shortchanged some cities…
The truth will never be known because they cant handle the truth!!
I think we’re a bit higher than 3.5%.
This number would be so much higher if closets didn’t exist.
So technically.. We’ve already started to take over. Now if everyone would be proud of who they are, and show their true colors. That sounds like an almost perfect world to me.
So technically.. We’ve already started to take over. Now if everyone would be proud of who they are, and show their true colors. That sounds like an almost perfect world to me.
I believe this number is actually way higher…considering I know about 15 ppl who are closeted in my own life, not to mention everyone else in the world probably knows some too!