Report

Reliance, Support, and Caregiving Among Married LGBTQ+ Americans: Spousal and Family Relationships

November 2025

Using survey data from 484 married LGBTQ+ individuals across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., this study examines the health, caregiving, and sources of assistance among married LGBTQ+ couples where one or both spouses have a disability.

Highlights
Marriage offers stability, mutual support, and greater family acceptance.
More than one-quarter of participants reported having a disability.
Younger and lower-income participants were more likely to receive family assistance.
Data Points
27%
of survey participants reported having a disability
15%
said they were caregivers for their spouse
Reliance, Support, and Caregiving Among Married LGBTQ+ Americans: Spousal and Family Relationships