Transgender individuals experience heightened vulnerability across multiple social indicators:

: Minnesota currently has the highest share of transgender adults in the U.S. at 1.2% .

: Over 2.8 million people (1.0% of the population aged 13+) identify as transgender. Among youth (ages 13–17), this figure rises to 3.3% .

This report examines the current state of the transgender community within the broader LGBTQ culture as of 2026, focusing on demographics, visibility, and persistent systemic barriers.