: By 2025, approximately 87% of non-LGBTQ Americans agreed that transgender and non-binary people deserve to live free from violence and discrimination.

: This term describes individuals whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

This report provides an overview of the transgender community and broader LGBTQ+ culture, examining demographics, social progress, and the persistent challenges facing these populations as of 2026.

Public attitudes toward LGBTQ+ rights have shifted significantly over recent decades, though acceptance varies by identity.