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LGBT Populations
This map shows the estimated raw number of LGBT people (ages 13+) living in each state. The data are based on a Williams Institute analysis of surveys conducted by Gallup Polling () and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC; and YRBS). For more information, see the methodology in the Williams analysis.
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Data are not currently adj about LGBT people living in the U.S. territories.
Percent of Individual LGBTQ Population Covered by Laws
*Note: These percentages indicate estimates of the LGBTQ elder population living in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Estimates of the LGBTQ adult population in the five inhabited U.S. territories are not available, and so cannot be reflected here.
This map shows the estimated percentage of each state's adult (ages 18+) population that identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, based on a analysis of Gallup data by The Williams Institute.
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Percent of Individual LGBTQ Popula The LGBT Divide in California
According to our U.S. regional data interactive, the LGBT Divide, the Pacific states are generally doing good when looking at measures of well-being. Data for the Pacific states are mainly driven by California’s numbers, as California accounts for 77% of all LGBT adults living in the Pacific states.
As a whole, LGBT people in California are doing superior than the national estimates on indicators such as educational attainment, income, and money for healthcare.
The Regions of California: Recommended Groupings of the Counties for Regional Studies.
San Francisco and Los Angeles are two large urban areas known to be particularly supportive environments for LGBT people. But how does the LGBT social climate measure up outside of those areas?
Using support for same-sex marriage as a proxy for measuring LGBT acceptance in the state, social climate varies by region. The Central/Southern Farm region reports the lowest level of acceptance (40%), while the Bay Area reports the highest (67%).
The urban areas of San Francisco and Los Angeles are
The Gayest Cities in California
California is known as a haven for the LGBT community. A gay or lesbian real estate agent will tell you that people move from around the region to San Francisco, thinking it will solve all of their problems. But while San Francisco has a long history with the LGBT community, it’s also just one of the very open and supportive cities in the state. As it’s quite expensive, many people find themselves looking at other places in California. Here are some of the gayest cities in the state based on a number of factors, including the number of same-sex couples in the city and the number of city ordinances protecting LGBT people.
Palm Springs
While it’s still fairly luxurious , Palm Springs actually has more LGBT households per capita than any other city in California. More than eight percent of all households here are same-sex, so you know you’ll be able to find some LGBT friends pretty easily. This also means that the school system is very open to kids with same-sex families.
West Hollywood
While technically different from Hollywood, West Hollywo
Adult LGBT Population in the United States
This report provides estimates of the number and percent of the U.S. adult population that identifies as LGBT, overall, as well as by age. Estimates of LGBT adults at the national, state, and regional levels are included. We rely on BRFSS data for these estimates. Pooling multiple years of data provides more stable estimates—particularly at the state level.
Combining BRFSS data, we estimate that % of U.S. adults identify as LGBT. Further, we estimate that there are almost million (13,,) LGBT adults in the U.S.
Regions and States
LGBT people reside in all regions of the U.S. (Table 2 and Figure 2). Consistent with the overall population in the United States,more LGBT adults live in the South than in any other region. More than half (%) of LGBT people in the U.S. dwell in the Midwest (%) and South (%), including million in the Midwest and million in the South. About one-quarter (%) of LGBT adults reside in the West, approximately million people. Less than one in five (%) LGBT adults live in the Northeast ( million).
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The LGBT Divide in California
According to our U.S. regional data interactive, the LGBT Divide, the Pacific states are generally doing good when looking at measures of well-being. Data for the Pacific states are mainly driven by California’s numbers, as California accounts for 77% of all LGBT adults living in the Pacific states.
As a whole, LGBT people in California are doing superior than the national estimates on indicators such as educational attainment, income, and money for healthcare.
The Regions of California: Recommended Groupings of the Counties for Regional Studies.
San Francisco and Los Angeles are two large urban areas known to be particularly supportive environments for LGBT people. But how does the LGBT social climate measure up outside of those areas?
Using support for same-sex marriage as a proxy for measuring LGBT acceptance in the state, social climate varies by region. The Central/Southern Farm region reports the lowest level of acceptance (40%), while the Bay Area reports the highest (67%).
The urban areas of San Francisco and Los Angeles are
The Gayest Cities in California
California is known as a haven for the LGBT community. A gay or lesbian real estate agent will tell you that people move from around the region to San Francisco, thinking it will solve all of their problems. But while San Francisco has a long history with the LGBT community, it’s also just one of the very open and supportive cities in the state. As it’s quite expensive, many people find themselves looking at other places in California. Here are some of the gayest cities in the state based on a number of factors, including the number of same-sex couples in the city and the number of city ordinances protecting LGBT people.
Palm Springs
While it’s still fairly luxurious , Palm Springs actually has more LGBT households per capita than any other city in California. More than eight percent of all households here are same-sex, so you know you’ll be able to find some LGBT friends pretty easily. This also means that the school system is very open to kids with same-sex families.
West Hollywood
While technically different from Hollywood, West Hollywo
Adult LGBT Population in the United States
This report provides estimates of the number and percent of the U.S. adult population that identifies as LGBT, overall, as well as by age. Estimates of LGBT adults at the national, state, and regional levels are included. We rely on BRFSS data for these estimates. Pooling multiple years of data provides more stable estimates—particularly at the state level.
Combining BRFSS data, we estimate that % of U.S. adults identify as LGBT. Further, we estimate that there are almost million (13,,) LGBT adults in the U.S.
Regions and States
LGBT people reside in all regions of the U.S. (Table 2 and Figure 2). Consistent with the overall population in the United States,more LGBT adults live in the South than in any other region. More than half (%) of LGBT people in the U.S. dwell in the Midwest (%) and South (%), including million in the Midwest and million in the South. About one-quarter (%) of LGBT adults reside in the West, approximately million people. Less than one in five (%) LGBT adults live in the Northeast ( million).
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