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UCLA Study Reveals 2.8 Million Transgender Individuals in US

8/20/2025

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A UCLA study estimates over 2.8 million transgender individuals in the US, including 724,000 youth.
The findings challenge previous efforts to exclude trans identities from federal surveys.
The report shows higher trans identification rates among youth compared to older generations.
Researchers caution that data collection issues may impede future insights into the trans community.

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Story summary

A UCLA study estimates over 2.8 million transgender individuals in the US, including 724,000 youth.
The findings challenge previous efforts to exclude trans identities from federal surveys.
The report shows higher trans identification rates among youth compared to older generations.
Researchers caution that data collection issues may impede future insights into the trans community.