10 Facts About America's Gays

[The Philosopher]

from Advocate.com

As the Williams Institute celebrates a decade of gathering data to inform the nation about the LGBT population, the organization shares 10 facts that were uncovered about gay people, from our diversity to our impact on the federal deficit:


1. 9 million LGBT people live in the U.S., 3.8 % of the adult population.

2. LGBT people are racially, ethnically, and geographically diverse: 1 in 4 are people of color and same-sex couples have identified themselves on the Census in 99% of U.S. counties.

3. A substantial percentage of LGBT people are raising children: 1 in 5 same-sex couples and 6% of children in foster care are being raised by LGB people.

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10. If all 50 states and the federal government recognized marriage for same-sex couples, the federal budget would benefit by over $1 billion each year.

http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/04/08/10_Facts_About_Americas_Gays/">Click Here To Read More

[GKirk]

1. We don't need you guys anymore

I just found out that the US population of gays and lesbians is less than 1%.
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The 2000 U.S. Census Bureau found that homosexual couples constitute less than 1% of American households.
http://www.gallup.com/poll/6961/what-percentage-population-gay.aspx
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Looking at that number I pasted above I guess that would mean 2 percent because it refers to couples, but did they actually ask that question on the census?

(and I'm only kidding about not needing you)

[GKirk]

2. Was there an explanation for number 10?

It seems like it would cost the feds because of the tax break married couples get.

Unless they are referring to the shot in the arm same sex wedding ceremonies would
give the economy. I assume they would all be like the reception they portrayed in Sex in the City II :)

[queerart]

3. Hugs To You For Posting This.....

:loveya:

[The Philosopher]

4. If I'd known there'd be hugs

I would've posted it twice!

[thanks_imjustlurking]

6. If I ever met you in person

I would hug your neck. :hug:

[The Philosopher]

8. ....

:blush:

[thanks_imjustlurking]

5. Hey I appreciate you!

Are you in TX?

[The Philosopher]

9. Yep

[William769]

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