The U.S. Census Bureau is taking a significant step this year by including questions about sexual orientation and gender identity in its American Community Survey. In an effort to gain comprehensive insights into American life, the statistical agency will send test questions to 480,000 households, with an estimated response rate of just over fifty percent.
If approved, this will mark the first time that the American Community Survey will include inquiries about sexual orientation and gender identity. Currently, the survey covers various topics such as commuting times, internet access, family life, income, education levels, disabilities, and military service. The inclusion of these new questions aims to provide a more accurate representation of the American population in terms of diverse identities and orientations.
