How Many Non Binary People Are There In The U.S.?

The Population of Non Binary People According to 15 Studies

What is the def inition of non-binary? It's people who do not identify exclusively as male or female. But exactly how many people identify as non binary. Well, we looked at 15 different studies and surveys and the results are eye-opening.

Being non binary is not just a trendy hashtag. It's a real and growing identity, blooming like a rare desert flower after an influencer's tears. According to the Williams Institute at UCLA, there are a whopping 1.2 million non-binary adults in the U.S. alone, making up 11% of the LGBTQ community. That's like if every single person in Dallas woke up and said, "Gender norms? Never heard of her."

But it's not just adults leading this gender revolution. The Trevor Project in 2021 found that 1.3% of LGBTQ youth are waving their non-binary flags too. That's right, the Zoomers are zooming past binary genders faster than they can cancel a celebrity on Twitter.

Here are the 15 studies we looked at:

Study/Source	Year	Key Findings
Williams Institute, UCLA	Recent	1.2 million LGBTQ adults in the U.S. identify as nonbinary (11% of all LGBTQ adults).
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology	2017	Nonbinary identification increased from 0.4% to 2%.
The Trevor Project	2021	1.3% of LGBTQ youth in the U.S. identify as nonbinary.
Human Rights Campaign	2022	35% of transgender and non-binary youth in the U.S. have attempted suicide.
University of California, Los Angeles	2022	Non-binary people face more discrimination and mental health issues than binary transgender people.
Gallup Poll	2022	5% of LGBTQ+ adults in the U.S. identify as non-binary, up from 2% in 2017.
Trans PULSE Study (U.S.)	2021	12% of transgender adults in the U.S. identify as non-binary.
Canadian Trans Health Survey	2021	13% of transgender adults in Canada identify as non-binary.
United Kingdom Trans PULSE Survey	2022	9% of transgender adults in the U.K. identify as non-binary.
Australian Trans Health Study	2022	6% of transgender adults in Australia identify as non-binary.
National Survey of LGBTQ Youth by The Trevor Project	2022	2% of LGBTQ youth in the U.S. identified as non-binary.
U.S. Transgender Survey by The Williams Institute	2021	8% of transgender adults in the U.S. identified as non-binary.
European Union Transgender Survey by FRA	2022	6% of transgender adults in the EU identified as non-binary.
Mexico Transgender Survey by UNAM	2022	10% of transgender adults in Mexico identified as non-binary.
Brazil Transgender Survey by ABT	2022	12% of transgender adults in Brazil identified as non-binary.

Now, for the global perspective: The 2022 Gallup Poll shows that the U.S. isn't the only country with a growing non-binary population. Canada, the UK, Australia, Mexico, Brazil – they're all seeing increases. It's like a worldwide non-binary party, and everyone's invited, even your weird uncle who still doesn't get it.

Non Binary Gender Identities Explained

But it's not all rainbows and unicorns. The Human Rights Campaign dropped a truth bomb in 2022: a staggering 35% of transgender and non-binary youth have attempted suicide. That's a serious wake-up call that society needs to do better. Like, yesterday.

Then there's the 2022 study from UCLA, highlighting that non-binary folks face more discrimination and mental health issues than their binary transgender pals. Talk about a double whammy. It's like society handed them a raw deal and then lost the receipt.

Now, let's chat about the limitations of these studies, because let's face it, they're not perfect. They're like that one friend who always shows up late to brunch. First off, most of these studies focus on LGBTQ adults or youth, leaving out a whole chunk of non-binary folks who might not identify with these groups.

And then there's the issue of self-reported data. It's like relying on your mom to honestly rate your childhood art projects. Sure, she's going to say they're all 10/10, but we all know that macaroni portrait was a solid 6 at best.

In conclusion, what does all this mean for society and non-binary people? It means we're witnessing a shift in the very fabric of gender identity. Non-binary people are here, they're queer, and they're not going anywhere. Society needs to catch up, throw out those outdated gender norms, and start embracing the full spectrum of human identity. It's time for change, and it's time for everyone to get on board. So, let's raise a glass (or a gender-neutral beverage of choice) to the non-binary revolution. It's about time. 🌈🚀🎉