# About half of Americans don't personally know anyone who is transgender

Canonical page: https://data.verasight.io/culture/about-half-of-americans-dont-personally-know-anyone-who-is-transgender/

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## Reading

About half of Americans (52%) say they do not personally know anyone who is transgender, according to a Verasight survey conducted May 21-26, 2026.

Meanwhile, 42% know a transgender adult and 4% know a transgender child, while 5% are not sure.

## Topline

Do you personally know someone who is transgender?

About half of Americans don't personally know anyone who is transgender.

Respondents could select more than one option, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

- No, I do not personally know any transgender people: 51.6%
- Yes, an adult (ages 18+): 42.1%
- I’m not sure: 5.2%
- Yes, a child (less than 18 years old): 4.3%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: US adults age 18+
- Field dates: 2026-05-21 → 2026-05-26
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.1%
- Module: Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2026-052
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/aapor-2026#q-7](https://reports.verasight.io/r/aapor-2026#q-7)

## Citation

Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2026-052, fielded May 21-26, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.1%.

Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/aapor-2026#q-7](https://reports.verasight.io/r/aapor-2026#q-7)