US (Washington Insider Magazine) – A new Gallup Poll reveals that 7.2% of U.S. adults identified as LGBTQ in 2022, a slight increase from 7.1% in 2021 but double the percentage from a decade ago (3.5% in 2012).
Key Findings:
- LGBTQ Identity by Generation:
- Gen Z (19-26 years old): 19.7%
- Millennials (27-42 years old): 11.2%
- Gen X (43-58 years old): 3.3%
- Baby Boomers (59-77 years old): 2.7%
- Silent Generation (78+ years old): 1.7%
- LGBTQ Identification Breakdown:
- Bisexual: 58.2% (4.2% of all U.S. adults)
- Gay: 20.2%
- Lesbian: 13.4%
- Transgender: 8.8%
- Other (Queer, Pansexual, Asexual): 5% of LGBTQ adults
- Generational Trends:
- Younger generations (Gen Z and Millennials) are more likely to identify as bisexual (66% and 62%, respectively).
- Older generations have higher percentages identifying as gay or lesbian.
Future Outlook:
Gallup predicts continued growth in LGBTQ identification, driven by younger generations. Future increases depend on whether younger adults maintain higher rates of LGBTQ identification than their parents and grandparents.
