Despite increased media representation, less than 30% of non-LGBTQ Americans say they personally know a transgender person. 🏢 Economic and Housing Disparities
Transgender people experience violence at rates far greater than the average person. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) reports that transgender women account for over 80% of identified fatal violence cases within the community.
Marginalization often translates into financial instability and housing insecurity.
1 in 3 transgender patients report having to teach their own doctors how to provide appropriate care. 📊 Demographics and Visibility
36% of LGBTQ Americans are Gen Zers, compared to just 16% of the general U.S. population.
The community is notably younger and more diverse than the general population, with visibility reaching historic highs.
Nearly 3 in 10 transgender individuals have postponed or avoided medical treatment due to fear of discrimination.