Approximately 0.95% of the US adult population (about 2.3 million adults) identifies as transgender, based on 2024 Household Pulse Survey data.
Over 1 in 5 (20%+) Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ+, making them the most likely generation to do so.
Despite facing high levels of discrimination, the transgender community has gained increased visibility through media, politics, and advocacy, fostering a strong, interconnected, and supportive community structure.
LGBTQ+ identification in the US reached 9.3% of adults in 2024, nearly doubling since 2020.