Quick Facts

LGBT FAQs

Our data answer some of the most frequently asked questions about LGBT people.

How many LGBT adults are there in the U.S.?

13,942,200

ages 18+

How many transgender people are there in the U.S.?

1.3 million adults

ages 18+

300,000 youth

ages 13-17

How many same-sex couples are there in the U.S.?

700,000

co-habitating couples

357,000

of them are married

How many same-sex couples are parents?

167,000

raising children under 18

24%

are raising foster or adopted children

How many LGBTQ people in the U.S. are parents?

2.5 million

What percentage of LGBT adults are living in poverty?

22%

What percentage of LGBT people are unemployed?

9%

ages 16+

How many LGBT adults have undergone conversion therapy?

698,000

350,000

before they turned 18

How many transgender people are in the military?

15,500

transgender adults are serving in the U.S. military, Reserves, or National Guard

134,000

veterans identify as transgender