Census Bureau Survey Explores Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

New Household Pulse Survey data reveals differences between LGBT and Non-LGBT respondents during COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Census Bureau Survey Explores Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) respondents to the U.S. Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey (HPS) were more likely than non-LGBT respondents to experience economic and mental health hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic. In July 2021, the Census Bureau began collecting information on the sexual orientation and gender identity of respondents to its Household Pulse Survey. Read More Now, a new visualization explores respondents' answers across four cycles of pooled HPS data from July 21 to September 13. The HPS asks questions about sex at birth, current gender identity, and sexual orientation. Combined, the responses to these three questions help provide some insight into the nation's LGBT adult population. Continue reading to learn more about: Defining LGBT Near real-time data from HPS Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested LGBT Community Harder Hit by Economic Impact of Pandemic: LGBT adults report higher rates of food and economic insecurity than non-LGBT respondents to the new Phase 3.2 of the Household Pulse Survey. Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency management, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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