Recent school climate surveys highlight critical safety concerns for TGD youth aged 13–21:
: While historical estimates suggest fewer than 1 in 1,000 people identify as transgender, recent survey data shows that transgender and gender-diverse youth make up a significant and visible portion of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly in urban environments like Chicago, where they represent approximately 18% of the homeless youth population.
: The proportion of respondents experiencing hate-motivated violence rose to 14% in 2023, compared to 11% in 2019.