Why Gen Z is More Likely Than Millennials to Identify as LGBTQ+

YPulse research shows that the number of young people who identify as LGBTQ+ has increased, and we’re digging into why… TL;DR: The number of Gen Z and Millennials who identify as LGBTQ+ has increased in the last five years  Gen Z is behind the growth, with the younger generation more likely than Millennials to currently identify as LGBTQ+ There are a variety of factors contributing to the rise in LGBTQ+ identification, including access to representation, information, and community on social platforms The number of people who identify as LGBTQ+ is unquestionably on the rise. Last year, a Gallup poll reported the percentage of adults who identify as LGBTQ in the U.S. is growing, increasing from 4.5% in 2017 to 5.6% in 2021. But young people are really the ones behind the increase in LGBTQ identification. YPulse’s data, which looks at a larger proportion of Gen Z, shows that the number of 13-39-year-olds who identify as LGBTQ+ has increased even more significantly: The number of young people who identify as...