The U.S. Trans Survey (USTS) is the largest community-led survey of trans and nonbinary people in the United States. The USTS documents the lives and experiences of trans people in the U.S. and U.S. territories. In short:
The US Trans Survey is for all trans people age 16 and up.
The USTS is for people of all trans identities, including binary and nonbinary trans identities.
USTS reports have been a vital resource, including the reports on the experiences of people of color and reports by state.
In 2015, nearly 28,000 people took the USTS, making it the largest survey of trans people in the U.S. A lot has happened since then – and it’s time to conduct the USTS again in 2022.
The US Trans Survey — live October 19 — November 21, 2022 — is conducted by the National Center for Transgender Equality, the nation's leading social justice advocacy organization winning life-saving change for transgender people, in partnership with the National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition, the TransLatin@ Coalition, and the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance. The survey is conducted by a team of well-respected researchers, guided by a prestigious scientific advisory council who are experts in trans research.
For the first time in 7 years, you have a chance to be part of the largest community-led survey of trans people in the US. We hope you’ll take 60 minutes to share your story and be a part of history. By sharing our stories, we can help show people how they can support transgender equality.
In 2015, 28,000 people took the US Trans Survey. This year, 30,000+ people have already pledged to take it. We are hoping to collect the largest, most diverse sample that includes BIPOC folks, older people, those who live in rural areas, immigrants, Spanish speakers, those who are HIV+ and more.
Below are sample social media posts you can use or edit, along with the hashtag #USTransSurvey. Survey live October 19—November 21, 2022!
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Our stories hold our truths. Share your experiences in the US Trans Survey so that our community is seen, heard, and honored: ustranssurvey.org
For the first time in 7 years, the time is now for the largest survey of trans people, by trans people, in the US. Make your story heard and take the U.S. Trans Survey today: ustranssurvey.org
We have rich histories and vibrant stories. Now let’s tell the world. Take the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey today: ustranssurvey.org
There is strength in numbers. We can support each other by lending our stories to the US Trans Survey and together, celebrating our collective power: ustranssurvey.org
What is it like to be trans in the US? Take or share the US Trans Survey and add your story to the conversation: ustranssurvey.org
The US Trans Survey is for people with all trans identities, including binary and nonbinary identities. Show the diversity of your experience by taking the 2022 US Trans Survey: ustranssurvey.org
There is power in sharing your story. Share it, anonymously, in the 2022 US Trans Survey: ustranssurvey.org
A cause for celebration: the diversity of our community will be heard via the 2022 US Trans Survey. Take the survey today: ustranssurvey.org
Show your pride and celebrate our community by pledging to take the US Trans Survey, the largest community-led survey of trans and nonbinary people in the country: ustranssurvey.org
Are you a trans person of color? Let’s celebrate the beauty of our community. Share your story by taking the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey: ustranssurvey.org
Let's honor our community and our unique identities. Share your story with the U.S. Trans Survey: ustranssurvey.org
We have rich histories and vibrant stories. Now let’s tell the world. Take the 2022 US Trans Survey today: ustranssurvey.org
No importa en qué punto de tu viaje te encuentres: si eres trans o no binarie, por favor, participa en la encuesta trans de los EE. UU. (¡es anónima!) y comparte tu experiencia: ustranssurvey.org
La comunidad trans es increíblemente diversa. Casi 28.000 personas trans compartieron sus experiencias en la última encuesta trans de los EE. UU. en 2015, lo que la convierte en la encuesta mas grande de este tipo. ¿Completará hoy la encuesta de 2022? ustranssurvey.org
Cada persona trans tiene su propia historia. ¡Comparta la suya a través de la encuesta trans de los EE. UU.! ustranssurvey.org
Hey, amigues trans, ¿ya completaron la encuesta trans de los EE. UU.? Necesitamos su voz. Participe en la encuesta y comparta su experiencia en ustranssurvey.org
¿Es usted... ... una mujer trans? ... un hombre trans? ... una persona trans no binaria? Complete la encuesta trans de los EE. UU. y comparta su experiencia trans personal: ustranssurvey.org
¿Cómo es ser trans mientras donde vive usted? Queremos escuchar voces de todo el país. Complete la encuesta trans de los EE. UU. y comparta su historia personal: ustranssurvey.org
En 2015, casi 28.000 personas completaron la encuesta trans de los EE. UU., lo que la convierte en la encuesta más grande de personas trans del país. Pero mucho ha cambiado.. Complete la encuesta de 2022 y comparta su experiencia trans: ustranssurvey.org
Al compartir su experiencia trans en la encuesta trans de los EE. UU., estará sumando su voz a la de decenas de miles de personas. Responda ahora a la encuesta y comparta cómo es ser trans en los Estados Unidos: ustranssurvey.org
¡Su voz puede marcar la diferencia en la vida de las personas trans de todo el país! Complete la encuesta trans de los EE. UU. y comparta cómo es ser trans en el lugar donde vive: ustranssurvey.org
Below are video script samples you can use or adapt for brief made-for-social videos, as well as guidance on recording selfie videos.
Sample: Hi friends [or other greeting]. My name is [name] and I’m [gender identity]. Did you know that the 2022 US Trans Survey is open? [Feel free to include a story or reason why the survey findings are personally important to you.] While stories like these aren’t surprising to most of us, sharing your story with the 2022 US Trans Survey can make a difference and can help shape the future. This is the largest survey of trans people, by trans people, in the United States; I just took it, and while it covered some challenging topics, it felt really rewarding and powerful. This survey provides critical information to help others better understand the lives and experiences of trans people. The 2022 US Trans Survey is conducted by the nation's leading social justice advocacy organization winning life-saving change for trans people, the National Center for Transgender Equality, in partnership with the National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition, the TransLatina Coalition, and the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance. This is a survey run for and by trans people, so you know it will be great for our community. Add your story to the conversation at ustranssurvey.org. And please don’t forget that your life is so important, and you are loved.
Sample: Hello friends [or other greeting], I’m [name] here to tell you about the 2022 US Trans Survey. This is the largest survey of trans people in the United States, and the last survey was conducted all the way back in 2015. The US Trans Survey provides much-needed information to help others better understand the lives and experiences of trans people. Clearly, a lot has happened since 2015, and now it’s time for a new survey: for all trans people age 16 and up, and of all trans identities (including binary and nonbinary identities). The reports that result from this survey are vital resources, and your story will help shape the future. The 2022 US Trans Survey is conducted by the National Center for Transgender Equality, in partnership with the National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition, the TransLatina Coalition, and the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance. Visit ustranssurvey.org to learn more and take the survey before it closeS.
Sample: Hi friends [or other greeting]. My name is [name] and I’m [gender identity] and I want to tell you a bit about the 2022 US Trans Survey. This is your chance to add your unique story to the largest survey of trans people in the United States. This survey provides the country with an expansive view into our experiences across a wide spectrum of areas, like education, employment, family life, health, housing, interactions with police and prisons, and more. It fills in some of the large gaps in research about trans people, and it provides critical tools for those seeking to better understand our needs. Whatever your experience is as a transgender person, your story truly matters. Survey responses are kept secure and confidential, and the 2022 US Trans Survey is conducted by the nation's leading social justice advocacy organization winning life-saving change for trans people, the National Center for Transgender Equality, in partnership with the National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition, the TransLatina Coalition, and the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance. Add your story to the conversation at ustranssurvey.org.
Sample: Hey everyone! I’m [name], I’m a proud [gender identity] and I just spent an hour taking the U.S. Trans Survey, which is the largest national survey for trans people by trans people. And I’m popping on video to ask you to take it too. The survey is THE main source of data about transgender people, covering health, employment, income, the criminal justice system, and other aspects of our lives. If you’re trans and 16 or over, it’s really important that you take this survey and share your story. The 2022 US Trans Survey research team wants to hear the diverse stories and experiences from trans people like you. Our community is larger than many think, and it is diverse, and it is beautiful! Share your unique experience as a trans or nonbinary human by taking the survey at ustranssurvey.org. Thank you, thank you, thank YOU for showing up for our community.
Below are sample emails you can use or edit to notify your lists about the survey.
Subject Line: You’ve been waiting... the U.S. Trans Survey is now open!
Hi {name},
We’re proud to announce that the U.S. Trans Survey is now open and ready for you to take! Whether you pledged to take the survey or not, you can take the survey today!!
As trans people, we know that we’ve accomplished incredible things together as a community. Join thousands of other people folks around the country in sharing your experience to create a clear picture of what it’s like to be trans in the United States.
If you are trans and plan to take the survey, here’s what you need to know:
• The survey is open to people of all trans identities (binary and nonbinary), ages 16 and older, living in the United States and U.S. territories, regardless of citizenship status.
• If you pledged to take the survey, you are not obligated to take the survey. Participation is voluntary. When you click on the link to start the survey, you will be asked to consent to take the survey.
• The U.S. Trans Survey is an anonymous survey. Your response will be kept confidential and will not be used to identify you.
• The time required to take the survey may vary, but make sure to set aside at least 60 minutes to take the survey.
• The survey will be available in both English and Spanish.
• Please let your trans friends and siblings know about the survey too!
The U.S. Trans Survey is being conducted by the National Center for Transgender Equality in partnership with the National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition, TransLatin@ Coalition, and National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance.
If you have any questions, please reach out at ustranssurvey@transequality.org.
Again, thank you so much for being part of this important survey. We're excited to see the results!
Click here to take the survey now! [link]
Signed, [your name]
Subject Line: Now is a good time to take the U.S. Trans Survey!
Hi {name},
Just in case you missed it, the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey is now LIVE! If you haven’t taken the survey already, now is a great time. For the first time in 7 years, you have a chance to be part of the largest survey of trans people in the United States. We hope you’ll take about 60 minutes to share your story and be a part of history.
If you are trans and plan to take the survey, here’s what you need to know:
• The survey is open to people of all trans identities (binary and nonbinary), ages 16 and older, living in the United States and U.S. territories, regardless of citizenship status.
• If you pledged to take the survey, you are not obligated to take the survey. Participation is voluntary. When you click on the link to start the survey, you will be asked to consent to take the survey.
• The U.S. Trans Survey is an anonymous survey. Your response will be kept confidential and will not be used to identify you.
• The time required to take the survey may vary, but make sure to set aside at least 60 minutes to take the survey.
• The survey will be available in both English and Spanish.
• Please let your trans friends and siblings know about the survey too!
The U.S. Trans Survey is being conducted by the National Center for Transgender Equality in partnership with the National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition, TransLatin@ Coalition, and National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance.
If you have any questions, please reach out at ustranssurvey@transequality.org
Again, thank you so much for being part of this important survey. We're excited to see the results!
Click here to take the survey now!
Signed, [your name]
Subject Line: Take the 2022 USTS Today!
Hi [name],
So much of what we know about trans experiences comes from the U.S. Trans Survey. In 2015, nearly 28,000 people took the survey, making it the largest survey of trans people in the country. A lot has changed since then.
The next U.S. Trans Survey is here, and we want you to take the survey now.
The survey will give us information about trans people's experiences across many parts of our lives -- health care, housing, education, family life, policing, mental health, and more. By telling our stories, and sharing our experiences of joy and pain, we can improve lives for other trans people. Can you set aside 60 minutes to take the U.S. Trans Survey?
If you are trans and plan to take the survey, here’s what you need to know:
• The survey is open to people of all trans identities (binary and nonbinary), ages 16 and older, living in the United States and U.S. territories, regardless of citizenship status.
• If you pledged to take the survey, you are not obligated to take the survey. Participation is voluntary. When you click on the link to start the survey, you will be asked to consent to take the survey.
• The U.S. Trans Survey is an anonymous survey. Your response will be kept confidential and will not be used to identify you.
• The time required to take the survey may vary, but make sure to set aside at least 60 minutes to take the survey.
• The survey will be available in both English and Spanish.
Please let your trans friends and siblings know about the survey too!
Click here to take the survey now.
Signed, [your name]
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