The US Census does not collect data on sexuality; however, according to a recent study by the Williams Institute at the University of California, 11% of the adult population has engaged in same-sex sexual behavior, but only 3.5% of the population identifies as being lesbian, gay, or bi-sexual.
As homosexuals are still persecuted in the United States, it is likely that most of the 11% who engaged in same-sex sexual behavior are gay or bisexual but have chosen to not identify as homosexual in order to conform to cultural pressure.
Estimates vary, but research suggests that approximately 2-10% of the global population identify as LGBT. However, due to social stigma and varying levels of acceptance, the actual percentage may be higher as some individuals may not openly identify as such.
Answers vary greatly. Here are some studies done:
The more rigorous studies have shown different results within a range of 0.6 to 5.4 percent. These studies include Bell-Weinberg, 1970 (~2 percent); Billy-Battelle, 1993 (1.1 percent); Cameron-Ross, 1975-78 (~3 percent); Catania-NABS, 1992 (2 percent); FRI, 1983 (5.4 percent); MacDonald, 1988 (2 percent); NCHS, 1988-91 (3.5 percent); Schmidt, 1987 (0.6 percent); and Trocki, 1988-89 (3 percent).
There are also other studies and reports that have influenced the popularly reported percentage. The popular estimate that 10 percent of the male population and 5 to 6 percent of the female population are exclusively or predominately gay/lesbian is based on the Kinsey Institute data published in 1948. Since then Kinsley has been widely debunked, as more than 55% of the men surveyed were either prisoners, sex offenders, or male prostitutes.
Laumann and Associates (1994), using the national probability Health and Social Life Survey combined with data collected in the General Social Survey, found that 2.8 percent of men and 1.4 percent of women identified as gay or lesbian, while 7.7 percent of men and 7.5 percent of women reported homosexual desire.
Michaels (1996) analyzed the limited available data and estimated that in the United States 9.8 percent of men and 5 percent of women report same-gender sexual behavior since puberty; 7.7 percent of men and 7.5 percent of women report same-gender desire; and 2.8 percent of men and 1.4 percent of women report homosexual or bisexual identity. An analysis of U.S. census data has provided the most solid evidence of the presence and certain social characteristics of lesbians and gays among the general population.
In the 1990 census, gay and lesbian respondents could identify themselves as unmarried partners. Estimates from the 1990 census indicate that 1.63 percent of people aged 15 and older nationwide reported themselves as unmarried partners of the householder. Certain areas have higher percentages.
In 2006 San Francisco reported the highest percentage of individuals identifying as gay, lesbian, or bisexual (15.9 percent). Seattle reported 12.9 percent. Higher percentages may sometimes be offered on the basis that homosexuality will not be acknowledged by all respondents because it carries a social stigma and the threat of persecution.
for women 13% and for men 38%
Most scientists believe that between 4% and 10% is gay, lesbian, and another 25% or so is bisexual.
Scientists estimate human population to be between 4% and 10%. According to US Census bureau, the current world population is estimated at: 6,900,385,814. the minimum 4% then would be: 276,015,433.
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There is no official statistic on the percentage of NFL players who are gay due to the personal nature of sexual orientation. However, some estimates suggest that a small percentage of NFL players may identify as gay or LGBTQ+.
There is limited data on the exact percentage of gay people in America in 1950 as it was a time when homosexuality was largely stigmatized and not openly discussed. Estimates suggest it was likely much lower than current estimates due to the social and cultural climate.
Approximately 14% of people worldwide have tattoos. The percentage may vary depending on the country or region.
It is difficult to determine the exact percentage of the population that identifies as gay in California as sexual orientation is personal and not always reported in surveys or census data. However, estimates suggest that around 4-5% of the adult population in the United States identifies as LGBTQ+, which could be a reference point for California.
There is no definitive answer as sexual orientation and handedness are independent traits. Studies have shown that handedness is not significantly correlated with sexual orientation.
There are gay people all over the world; in any random population sample, a certain percentage of people will be gay (I am not quite sure about how much this percentage is). That means that you'll find gay people in any country, and in any religion.There are gay people all over the world; in any random population sample, a certain percentage of people will be gay (I am not quite sure about how much this percentage is). That means that you'll find gay people in any country, and in any religion.There are gay people all over the world; in any random population sample, a certain percentage of people will be gay (I am not quite sure about how much this percentage is). That means that you'll find gay people in any country, and in any religion.There are gay people all over the world; in any random population sample, a certain percentage of people will be gay (I am not quite sure about how much this percentage is). That means that you'll find gay people in any country, and in any religion.
About 4% to 8% of people in Australia are gay.
Yes, there are gay people in the world.
4-10% of the population is reportedly gay, meaning that there are about 469,489,521 gay people in the world and about 21,267,725 gays in the United States.
Nope. The percentage of "fat" gay people is the same as the percentage in the general population!
Philadelphia is not Gay. A percentage of the people that live there are Gay though. It must be a Gay friendly place.
It is thought that California has the highest percentage of LGBT people.
The same percentage as that of the general population -- roughly 1 to 10 percent, depending on exactly how you define"gay."
No. only a small percentage of people are gay, about 3% to 8% of the population.
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I presume the percentage of gay people in Ireland is the same as in every other society, no more, no less