LGBTQ+ culture, often referred to as "queer culture," is built on shared experiences, values, and artistic expressions.
: Nearly 1% of the U.S. adult population (roughly 2.3 million people) identifies as transgender.
: Approximately 9.3% of U.S. adults now identify as LGBTQ+, nearly double the rate from a decade ago.
The transgender community includes individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Despite increased visibility, there is a stark gap in social acceptance between different subgroups. 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
: Minnesota currently has the highest percentage of transgender adults in the U.S. at 1.2%.