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Among the nation's 50 largest metropolitan areas, San Francisco has the highest percentage of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or gender diverse (LGBT) at 6.2%, according to a new Gallup survey.
In Portland, Oregon and Austin, Texas, 5.4% and 5.3% of the population identifies as LGBT, respectively, good above the national average of 3.6%.
Salt Lake Urban area, Utah also made the superior 10, at 4.7% — a somewhat surprising uncover, given Utah's reputation as one of the most conservative states in the union. As the survey notes, however, Utah remains one of the only states to have passed a law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation.
After interviewing 374,325 randomly selected adults in all 50 states, researchers found that the most "gay" metropolitan areas were in the West, while the least gay were in the Midwest and South. In Birmingham, Alabama on
San Francisco Metro Area Ranks Highest in LGBT Percentage
PRINCETON, N.J. -- The San Francisco metropolitan area has the utmost percentage of the adult population who identify as female homosexual, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) of any of the top 50 U.S. metropolitan areas, followed by Portland, Oregon, and Austin, Texas.
Variation in the percentage who identify as LGBT across the largest metro areas is relatively limited , with San Francisco's percentage just 2.6 percentage points higher than the national average of 3.6%, and the lowest-ranked metro area -- Birmingham, Alabama -- one point below the national average.
The top 10 includes metro areas from every region of the country except the Midwest. Given the long history of a apparent and politically active LGBT community in San Francisco, the city's ranking at the top of this list is not surprising. Similar to San Francisco, Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) like Portland, Seattle and Los Angeles in the West, and Boston in the Northeast, are known for their progressive social and political climates and active LGBT communities. Hartford is the capital of Connecticut, which has permitted same-sex couples to legally m
Gayest Cities in America
Obergefell v. Hodges is a civil rights case in which the Supreme Court ruled that the fundamental right to wed is guaranteed to homosexual couples. Decided on June 26, 2015, Obergefell v. Hodges required all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and US territories to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples and recognize the marriages of same-sex couples on the same terms and conditions as opposite-sex marriages.
LGBTQ-Friendly Cities
While all 50 states are required to recognize queer marriages, some states and cities are more LGBTQ friendly and have higher populations of gay couples. Portland, Oregon, for example, is one of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in the US. Portland was the first major urban area to elect an openly gay man as mayor in 2008 and mandated most public restrooms to be gender-neutral in 2016. Salt Lake City, Utah has two gay town councilors, a lesbian mayor and a pride festival of more than 40,000 participants every year.
Top 10 Cities by LGBTQ Population
The ten gayest cities in America are:
- San Francisco, CA
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Boston, MA
- Portland, OR
- Miami, FL
- Albuquerque, NM
- San Diego, CA
- New York City, NY
- P
25 Cities With The Extreme Gay Populations In The US
This article delves into the 25 cities with the highest gay populations in the US, shedding light on the dynamic and supportive environments contributing to the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ life in America. From iconic metropolises to unexpected gems, these cities showcase the resilience and diversity of the gay community in the United States.
The LGBTQ+ group in the United States constitutes a diverse and increasingly significant population segment, as various surveys and reports indicate. According to a 2022 Pew Study Center survey, approximately 7% of U.S. adults identify as lesbian, gay, or attracted to both genders. Moreover, data from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, drawing from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey, estimates that the LGBTQ+ population in the U.S. comprises at least 20 million adults, equating to nearly 8% of the total adult population.
Gallup’s findings further reinforce this trend, reporting a 7.1% increase in U.S. adults naming as LGBT. Notably, the data underscores a substantial representation among the younger generation, with approximately 21% of Ge
LGBT Populations
This map shows the estimated raw number of LGBT people (ages 13+) living in each articulate. The data are based on a Williams Institute analysis of surveys conducted by Gallup Polling (2012-2017) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC; 2015 and 2017 YRBS). For more communication, see the methodology in the Williams analysis.
500K - 1.4M+
200K - 499K
50K - 199K
8K - 49K
Data are not currently available about LGBT people living in the U.S. territories.
Percent of Adult LGBTQ Population Covered by Laws
*Note: These percentages convey estimates of the LGBTQ adult population living in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Estimates of the LGBTQ grown-up population in the five inhabited U.S. territories are not available, and so cannot be reflected here.
This map shows the estimated percentage of each state's adult (ages 18+) population that identifies as lesbian, queer, bisexual, or gender non-conforming, based on a 2018 analysis of Gallup data by The Williams Institute.
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4.0%-4.9%
3.0%-3.9%
1.5%-2.9%
Percent of Adult LGBTQ Population Covered by Laws
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