While general acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals has increased, the transgender community often experiences lower levels of support compared to gay and lesbian peers.

An estimated 1.6 million people (age 13+) in the U.S. identify as transgender. Globally, about 1% of adults identify as transgender, with another 2% identifying as non-binary or gender-fluid.

The transgender community faces disproportionate levels of economic and physical vulnerability due to long-standing stigma. Cultural Competence in the Care of LGBTQ Patients - NCBI

Despite social friction, 87% of the core values held by LGBTQ+ Americans align with those of the general public. Furthermore, 87% of non-LGBTQ+ Americans believe transgender and non-binary people deserve to live free from violence and discrimination.

This report examines the contemporary landscape of the transgender community and broader LGBTQ+ culture, highlighting trends in visibility, social acceptance, and persistent systemic challenges.

While 61% of LGBTQ+ adults feel there is a "fair amount" of acceptance for gay or lesbian people, only 13% feel the same for transgender individuals.

Visibility is rising rapidly; more than 44% of U.S. adults now personally know someone who is transgender, and roughly 25% know someone who uses non-binary pronouns.