There are an estimated 1.5 million adults older than 65 who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual. By 2030, that number is expected to rise to nearly 3 million. And, while no precise data exists on the number of transgender elders nationwide, it is estimated that there are hundreds of thousands of older adults who are transgender—and there will be many more in the next few decades.
By Maria Gonzales
There are an estimated 1.5 million adults older than 65 who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual. By 2030, that number is expected to rise to nearly 3 million. And, while no precise data exists on the number of transgender elders nationwide, it is estimated that there are hundreds of thousands of older adults who are transgender—and there will be many more in the next few decades.