Gen Z Drives Surge in U.S. LGBTQ+ Identification, Gallup Finds

A significant increase in LGBTQ+ identification among Gen Z, particularly women, marks a notable shift in American sexual identity.

The percentage of U.S. adults identifying as LGBTQ+ has more than doubled since 2012, reaching 7.6% in 2023.
Nearly 30% of Gen Z women identify as LGBTQ+, with a majority identifying as bisexual.
Social acceptance and changing attitudes towards sexuality are believed to be key factors behind the surge in LGBTQ+ identification.
Critics argue that societal trends and the desire to be 'trendy' may influence some individuals' identification as LGBTQ+.
The rise in LGBTQ+ identification is most pronounced among younger generations, with each generation being about twice as likely as the one before it to identify as LGBTQ+.