What Bisexuality Means in Current Data
Bisexuality describes attraction to more than one gender. In the latest public surveys, bisexual identity is the most common non-heterosexual orientation among adults. The movement uses short terms like bi, pan, and queer to describe the same orientation spectrum.
Research from large population studies shows bisexual people make up a substantial share of LGBTQ+ adults. Organizations such as the Movement Advancement Project publish updated reports on orientation data and community demographics.
Bisexual Visibility and Economic Outcomes
Workplace inclusion programs now track bisexual-specific metrics alongside broader LGBTQ+ data. Companies such as Salesforce and Microsoft publish annual diversity reports that include bisexual employee representation and pay equity findings.
Financial institutions and fintech platforms use these metrics to design inclusive benefits, such as partner coverage and bias-free hiring tools. Public filings from major employers show that inclusive policies correlate with higher retention and lower turnover costs.
Bisexual Data in Markets and Regulation
Regulators and market analysts track LGBTQ+ consumer spending power, which includes bisexual households. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requires public companies to disclose human capital metrics, and some firms now report orientation-specific workforce data.
Market research firms such as Gallup update orientation estimates each year, and these figures influence brand strategy and ad targeting. The table below compares key orientation groups on selected economic and demographic indicators.
| Group | Share of LGBTQ+ Adults | Median Household Income | Workplace Inclusion Index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisexual | Largest share | Varies by study | Improving |
| Gay/Lesbian | Significant share | Varies by study | High |
| Transgender | Substantial share | Varies by study | Growing focus |
Sources and Further Reading
For current orientation estimates and economic analysis, see the Movement Advancement Project at www.lgbtmap.org. For corporate diversity data, see Salesforce at www.salesforce.com. For SEC human capital disclosure rules, see the SEC at www.sec.gov. For updated survey findings, see Gallup at www.gallup.com.