Nearly 30% of Gen Z women identify as LGBTQ, Gallup survey finds

Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nearly-30-gen-z-women-identify-lgbtq-gallup-survey-finds-rcna143019

According to a recent Gallup report, the percentage of LGBTQ adults in the U.S. has reached an all-time high, with Gen Z women leading the way in identification. Let’s delve into the key findings of this groundbreaking survey.

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Gender Breakdown
• Generational Analysis
• Key Findings

Overview

The latest Gallup report reveals that 7.6% of adults in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ, with women being nearly twice as likely as men to identify as LGBTQ. Among Gen Z women (ages 18 to 26), almost 30% identify as LGBTQ, with most identifying as bisexual.

Gender Breakdown

Breaking down the data by gender, the survey found that 8.5% of women and 4.7% of men identified as LGBTQ across all generations. In the younger generations (Gen Z, millennials, and Generation X), women are more likely than men to identify as LGBTQ, while in the older generations (baby boomers and the Silent Generation), this trend is reversed.

Generational Analysis

Generation Z women stood out as the group most likely to identify as LGBTQ, with 28.5% of them identifying as such in the survey. The majority of Gen Z women who identified as LGBTQ were bisexual, followed by lesbians. Gen Z women were nearly three times more likely than Gen Z men to identify as LGBTQ.

Key Findings

Overall, the survey highlights a significant increase in LGBTQ identification, particularly among Gen Z women. The findings shed light on the evolving landscape of sexual orientation and gender identity in the U.S., emphasizing the importance of understanding and supporting diverse identities.