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Trans Identity Trends: Decline Among Students, Rise in Polls

11/15/2025

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Eric Kaufmann, a researcher, says trans identity peaked in 2023 and declined among university students from 7% to 4%.
Critics argue Kaufmann's sample and Tufts University data do not represent the broader population or adequately measure trans identity.
A Gallup poll shows trans identification rising from 0.9% in 2023 to 1.3% in 2024.
The Trevor Project reports 94% of trans Americans feel less safe, underscoring ongoing societal challenges.

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Eric Kaufmann, a researcher, says trans identity peaked in 2023 and declined among university students from 7% to 4%.
Critics argue Kaufmann's sample and Tufts University data do not represent the broader population or adequately measure trans identity.
A Gallup poll shows trans identification rising from 0.9% in 2023 to 1.3% in 2024.
The Trevor Project reports 94% of trans Americans feel less safe, underscoring ongoing societal challenges.