As of 2025, the transgender population in the United States is estimated to include:
Transgender and fluid gender roles have existed across diverse cultures for centuries, such as the nádleehi in Navajo society and various traditional roles in African societies.
The term (often shortened to "trans") serves as an umbrella term for individuals whose internal sense of gender does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. Transgender people are a core part of the LGBTQ acronym, which stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer. Demographics
Approximately 0.8% of U.S. adults (over 2.1 million people).
Organizations like the UCSF LGBTQ Resource Center and The Center provide vital education and community services to bridge gap in support.
The transgender community has been instrumental in the development of modern LGBTQ culture: