Gay communities in usa
Small towns are all about your neighbors, and when big hearts are open on Main Highway, everyone benefits. We’re happy to share this listing of the best small towns for Homosexual folks in the U.S. because we know home is where we can be ourselves. In these small-scale burgs, gay-owned businesses abound—or maybe there’s just one, and that’s okay. Besides annual Pride celebrations, there are events around the rainbow community enjoy drag shows, book clubs, and history tours. And if you’re not lucky enough to survive in one of these towns, gay travelers are welcomed with gay-friendly accommodations. Time to guide a visit!
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LGBT Populations
This chart shows the estimated unpolished number of LGBT people (ages 13+) living in each state. The information are based on a Williams Institute analysis of surveys conducted by Gallup Polling () and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC; and YRBS). For more information, see the methodology in the Williams analysis.
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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 reflect estimates of the LGBTQ adult population living in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Estimates of the LGBTQ adult population in the five inhabited U.S. territories are not accessible, and so cannot be reflected here.
This map shows the estimated percentage of each state's adult (ages 18+) population that identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, based on a analysis of Gallup numbers by The Williams Institute.
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Adult LGBT Population in the United States
This report provides estimates of the number and percent of the U.S. individual population that identifies as LGBT, overall, as well as by age. Estimates of LGBT adults at the national, state, and regional levels are included. We rely on BRFSS data for these estimates. Pooling multiple years of data provides more stable estimates—particularly at the state level.
Combining BRFSS data, we estimate that % of U.S. adults identify as LGBT. Further, we estimate that there are almost million (13,,) LGBT adults in the U.S.
Regions and States
LGBT people reside in all regions of the U.S. (Table 2 and Figure 2). Consistent with the overall population in the United States,more LGBT adults live in the South than in any other region. More than half (%) of LGBT people in the U.S. exist in the Midwest (%) and South (%), including million in the Midwest and million in the South. About one-quarter (%) of LGBT adults reside in the West, approximately million people. Less than one in five (%) LGBT adults exist in the Northeast ( million).
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LGBTQ+ Life in Wilton Manors
The City of Wilton Manors is a place where diversity is not tolerated, but embraced. Inquiries regarding LGBTQ+ life in Wilton Manors can be directed to community@ (for the LGBT+ Community Liaison in the City Manager's Office).
Second Gayest City in America
As a result of the US Census, the City of Wilton Manors was named the “Second Gayest City” in the United States. With a large percentage of the population identifying as queer , lesbian, bisexual, or transsexual , Wilton Manors has been a progressive place to live, work and compete for many years. In , and again in subsequent years, Wilton Manors was named by South Florida Gay News (SFGN) as the Best Urban area in its “Best Of" competition. You can interpret the story here. Second Gayest City in America Second Gayest City in America Second Gayest City in America Second Gayest City in America Second Gayest City in America Second Gayest City in America Second Gayest City in America Second Gayest City in America Second Gayest City in Ameri
Adult LGBT Population in the United States
This report provides estimates of the number and percent of the U.S. individual population that identifies as LGBT, overall, as well as by age. Estimates of LGBT adults at the national, state, and regional levels are included. We rely on BRFSS data for these estimates. Pooling multiple years of data provides more stable estimates—particularly at the state level.
Combining BRFSS data, we estimate that % of U.S. adults identify as LGBT. Further, we estimate that there are almost million (13,,) LGBT adults in the U.S.
Regions and States
LGBT people reside in all regions of the U.S. (Table 2 and Figure 2). Consistent with the overall population in the United States,more LGBT adults live in the South than in any other region. More than half (%) of LGBT people in the U.S. exist in the Midwest (%) and South (%), including million in the Midwest and million in the South. About one-quarter (%) of LGBT adults reside in the West, approximately million people. Less than one in five (%) LGBT adults exist in the Northeast ( million).
The perce
LGBTQ+ Life in Wilton Manors
The City of Wilton Manors is a place where diversity is not tolerated, but embraced. Inquiries regarding LGBTQ+ life in Wilton Manors can be directed to community@ (for the LGBT+ Community Liaison in the City Manager's Office).
Second Gayest City in America
As a result of the US Census, the City of Wilton Manors was named the “Second Gayest City” in the United States. With a large percentage of the population identifying as queer , lesbian, bisexual, or transsexual , Wilton Manors has been a progressive place to live, work and compete for many years. In , and again in subsequent years, Wilton Manors was named by South Florida Gay News (SFGN) as the Best Urban area in its “Best Of" competition. You can interpret the story here. Second Gayest City in America Second Gayest City in America Second Gayest City in America Second Gayest City in America Second Gayest City in America Second Gayest City in America Second Gayest City in America Second Gayest City in America Second Gayest City in Ameri