2. Diversity & Identity Breakdown
Based on recent surveys of LGBT+ youth in Illinois: Gender Identity: Approximately 33% identify as non binary, bigender, or gender fluid; 31% identify as boys/men, and 30% as girls/women.
Sexual Orientation: The community is diverse, with roughly 28% identifying as bisexual, 17% as lesbian, 14% as queer, 13% as pan sexual, and 12% as gay. Race & Ethnicity: Approximately 65% identify as White, 12% Hispanic/Latinx, 7% Black/African American, and 6% Asian American/Pacific Islander
Sources: The Trevor Project & Williams Institute