Detailed demographic breakdowns and longitudinal trends are regularly updated by the Williams Institute and Gallup News .
: Research curated by the American Psychological Association suggests that transgender identities result from a complex interplay of biological factors—such as genetics and prenatal hormones—and early life experiences. the shemale center
: Identification is heavily skewed toward younger people. Over 20% of Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ+. Specifically for the transgender community, 76% of those who identify as trans are under the age of 35. Over 20% of Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ+
: About 1% of the U.S. population aged 13 and older—roughly 2.8 million people —identify as transgender. population aged 13 and older—roughly 2
How Many Adults and Youth Identify as Transgender in the United States?
: Identification is higher in urban (11%) and suburban (10%) areas compared to rural regions (7%). Cities like San Francisco, Austin, and Portland historically report the highest proportions of transgender residents.
: Approximately 9.3% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+ in 2024, nearly tripling since 2012.