: Identification is highest among Gen Z , where 4.1% identify as transgender, compared to just 0.6% of Gen X and 0.2% of Baby Boomers.
: As of early 2025, approximately 9.3% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+, a figure that has nearly doubled since 2020.
: Transgender women of color, such as Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, were pivotal in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, which birthed the modern pride movement.
: LGBTQ+ identification varies significantly by political affiliation; Gallup reports that 14% of Democrats identify as LGBTQ+ compared to only 3% of Republicans, reflecting the polarized nature of gender-related policy debates.