Gallup Poll Finds LGBTQ+ Identification Among U.S. Adults Nearly Doubles Since 2020

The rise, driven largely by Generation Z and bisexual individuals, reflects shifting cultural attitudes and increased visibility.

A 2024 Gallup poll reveals 9.3% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+, up from 5.6% in 2020 and 3.5% in 2012.
Generation Z leads the increase, with 23% identifying as LGBTQ+, compared to 14% of Millennials and under 5% for older generations.
Bisexual individuals make up the majority of LGBTQ+ respondents, accounting for 56% of those identifying as part of the community.
Women, urban residents, and Democrats are more likely to identify as LGBTQ+ than men, rural residents, and Republicans.
The rise in LGBTQ+ identification occurs alongside increasing legislative and policy efforts to restrict LGBTQ+ rights, particularly targeting transgender individuals.