Nearly 10% of Americans Now Identify as LGBTQ+, Gallup Survey Finds

The rise in LGBTQ+ identification, driven largely by younger generations, reflects evolving social norms and growing acceptance.

Gallup's 2024 survey of over 14,000 U.S. adults shows 9.3% identify as LGBTQ+, nearly doubling since 2020.
Generation Z leads in LGBTQ+ identification, with over 23% identifying as non-heterosexual, compared to lower rates in older generations.
Bisexuality accounts for the majority of LGBTQ+ identities, particularly among younger women, with 56% of LGBTQ+ respondents identifying as bisexual.
LGBTQ+ identification is more common among women, urban residents, and those with Democratic or independent political affiliations.
Experts attribute the increase to greater societal acceptance, visibility, and understanding of diverse sexual and gender identities.