LGBTQ+ people of color surveyed are more likely than white LGBTQ+ people to have experienced a negative financial impact during the pandemic:ģ3% of Native American/Alaskan and Middle Eastern/North African LGBTQ+ adults, among other race identitiesĢ6% of Asian/Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ adults.LGBTQ+ people of color surveyed reported higher levels of loss due to COVID-19 compared to white LGBTQ+ people:Ģ5% of Native American/Alaskan and Middle Eastern/North African LGBTQ+ respondents, among other race identitiesġ8% of Asian/Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ respondentsģ6% of LGBTQ+ respondents reported that a close friend or family member has become very sick from COVID-19Ģ4% of LGBTQ+ respondents reported that COVID-19 has negatively impacted their financial well-being.The data finds the COVID-19 pandemic led to social and financial loss, especially among LGBTQ+ people of color:Ģ1% of LGBTQ+ adults surveyed reported that a close family member or friend has died from COVID-19
The survey finds that 59% of LGBTQ+ respondents reported that COVID-19 made them feel socially isolated, and 50% of respondents reported that it impacted their mental health. While vaccination rates are high, COVID-19 took a toll on well-being among respondents.
