Library Guides: LGBTQ Legal Research: Statistics

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Surveys and data are available on topics like the number of gay and lesbian households in the United States, health issues for the LGBT community, and crimes against the LGBT community.

Statistics

Gallup Poll
A widely recognized barometer of American opinion.
CDC
The CDC produces a number of reports, surveys, and publications on health issues that relate to the LGBTQ community.
MedlinePlus
is a service provided by the National Library of Medicine. It provides access to reliable consumer healthcare information.
Pew Research Center
Fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world.
U.S. Census Data
The leading source of quality data about American people, business and economy.
Equality Maps
State by state data about gender identity, sexual orientation, and relevant laws.
Bureau of Justice Statistics
While the amount of data and links on the BJS site may be a little overwhelming, it is an excellent resource for students looking for statistics gathered and analyzed by the law enforcement and government agencies.

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National Center for Biotechnology Information
Advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.
LGBT Data and Demographics - Williams Institute
LGBTQ ratio and population data.
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce has released the first ever snapshot demonstrating the economic and social impact of America’s leading LGBT business owners and entrepreneurs. The new report explores the types and sizes of LGBT-owned businesses currently certified by the NGLCC, the number of jobs they create, their geography, and the personal narratives of successful LGBT business owners who reflect the very best about America’s innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.