This report outlines the historical foundations, cultural significance, and current socio-political landscape of the transgender community within the broader LGBTQIA+ context.

The community is notably young; over , compared to 28% of the non-transgender population.

: An umbrella term for individuals whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex assigned to them at birth.

Visibility is increasing, with 27% of U.S. adults reporting they personally know a transgender person. Defining LGBTQ+ - The Center

Approximately 1.4 million adults in the U.S. (0.6% of the population) identify as transgender.