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As of July 2011 the USA's population is 311,591,917(Source: U.S. Census Bureau). Scientists believe that a conservative estimate of the worlds population to be between 4 and 10 percent Gay & Lesbian, therefore the minimum 4% amount would be 12,463,676 Gay & Lesbian. Bisexuals are believed to make up about another 25 to 45 percent, so that number may not be a valid reflection of actual same-sex relationships possibilities.
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∙ 6y ago
It is difficult to determine an exact number of gay individuals in the United States as sexual orientation is personal and not always openly identified. However, estimates suggest that around 4-5% of the population identifies as gay, lesbian, or bisexual.
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∙ 10y agoIf 10% of the population is gay, then there are 39,734,591 gay people in the US (almost 40 million).
If 5% of the population is gay, then there are 19,867,295 gay people in the US. (January 2014)
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.
For this reason, it is likely that 1 out of 10 people have experience attraction toward the same sex and acted upon it. However, due to the fact that many of these people choose to identify themselves as being straight despite their attractions to those of the same sex, only about 1 out of 3 of these people actively identifies themselves as gay, lesbian, or bisexual.
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How many gay men have HIV?
In 2007, worldwide about 0.8% of all adults were HIV-positive.In the United States in 2002, the estimate was that 300,000 men were HIV-positive; the number of these men who are gay is not known precisely because many men who have HIV are not gay, and may who have sex with other men will not admit to being gay.In 2007, the estimate was the 1 in 5 urban gay men is HIV-positive, or 20%.
What percentage of California is gay?
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.
What city in the United States has the largest gay population?
San Francisco in California has one of the largest gay populations in the United States. The Castro neighborhood is well known for its LGBTQ+ community and events.
What is the percentage of gay people getting AIDS compared to heterosexuals?
Gay and bisexual men are at a higher risk for HIV/AIDS compared to heterosexual individuals. In the United States, gay and bisexual men account for the majority of new HIV diagnoses each year. It's important for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, to practice safe sex and get tested regularly.
What state has the largest gay population?
California has the largest gay population in the United States. The cities of San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego have significant LGBTQ+ communities and activism.
How many people are against gay rights?
Surveys vary, but in the United states, as of 2017, about 35% of the population oppose gay rights.
How many people are okay with gay people?
In the United States, gay people have a slight majority acceptance, about 65% of the population accepts gay people as of 2017. In Canada, it's more than 80%.
How many gay people have children?
As of 2014, about 20% of gay couples in the United States are raising children, but exact numbers aren't known.
Are gay people allowed to run for President of the United States?
Yes, gay people are allowed to run for president.
Are there laws to protect gay people in the United States?
It depends on the state. For example, as of 2013, only 21 states protect gay people from being fired from their jobs just because they are gay.
Are gay people legal?
Yes. There is no law in the United States that declares homosexuality a crime.
Do gay people have rights in the United States?
Yes, all gay people in the United States have some rights, but depending on the state, they may be lacking some important rights, such as the right to marry, and the right to not get fired from a job for being gay.
How many gay people want to adopt children?
As of 2014, about 20% of gay households are raising children, but that's about as accurate as we can get, because the number of gay parents isn't measured.
How many states have gay rights?
It depends on which rights you are talking about. For example:As of 2013, 14 states allow gay people to marry.29 states protect people from losing their jobs over being gay.
How are gay rights abused?
There are many ways gay people are denied their rights. As of 2013, Gay people are still denied the right to marry in 36 US states. Many of those states also ban gay people from adopting or visiting their partners in the hospital. Gay people can also be fired from their jobs for being gay in 31 states.
Why did Representative Clay believe Great Britain was harassing the United States?
people in Africa like to be gay
How many gay guys are in the United States?
Around 5-15% of American men came out as gay. Of course there is not an exact number because people die everyday, people are born everyday, and most homosexuals don't come out of the closet.
