SECTION FOUR
The Data Proves it!
The data show that LGBTQIA2S+ people can live positive, happy lives. You can too.
50%
LGTBQ People in the United States (Williams Institute, 2021)
More than 50% of LGBTQ people said that their life was excellent and that they felt satisfied with life.
94%
US Trans Survey 2022 Early Insights
“Nearly all respondents (94%) who lived at least some of the time in a different gender than the one they were assigned at birth (‘gender transition’) reported that they were either ‘a lot more satisfied’ (79%) or ‘a little more satisfied’ (15%) with their life.
61%
LGBTQ+ Youth and Mental Health Support ( The Trevor Project 2020 Survey)
A study by The Trevor Project (2020) found that LGBTQ+ youth who have access to affirming spaces and supportive adults report significantly better mental health outcomes, with 61% of LGBTQ+ youth who are able to access gender-affirming care feeling happier and more confident.
71%
LGBTQ+ Individuals and Resilience (Gallup 2021 Research)
Research from Gallup (2021) indicates that LGBTQ+ individuals who are open about their identities report higher levels of life satisfaction. They also show greater resilience, with 71% of openly LGBTQ+ individuals expressing positive feelings about their lives.
68%
LGBTQ+ Individuals and Resilience (Pew Research Center 2021 Study)
According to a study published by Pew Research Center (2021), 68% of LGBTQ+ people in the United States report feeling a sense of belonging within LGBTQ+ communities, which contributes significantly to their overall happiness and mental well-being. This sense of connection and support has been linked to higher levels of happiness and reduced levels of loneliness
Did You Know?
Did you know that the first Pride parade was held in 1970, exactly one year after the Stonewall Uprising? The Stonewall Uprising in New York City was a pivotal moment in LGBTQIA2S+ history, where people fought back against police harassment. To honor the anniversary and continue the fight for equality, LGBTQIA2S+ activists organized the first Pride marches in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. What started as a small demonstration has since turned into Pride events hosted around the world every June to celebrate and honor LGBTQIA2S+ rights and progress. It’s a reminder that the fight for equality has always been about standing up for who you are
To learn more about the Stonewall history and about 50 years of the LGBTQIA2S+ civil rights movement, visit:
