Economic Vulnerabilities to COVID-19 Among LGBT Adults in California
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2020
Level
State
State(s)
California
Policy Areas
Civil Rights, Economic Justice, Food, Health, Housing
This report describes characteristics of LGBT adults in California in relation to their vulnerability to economic harm from the COVID-19 pandemic. Key findings of the report show that about 612,000 LGBT Californians were living below 200% of the federal poverty level prior to the pandemic; among these people, poverty was especially concentrated among young people and people of color. In addition, many LGBT Californians rent their homes, have experienced food insecurity, and are employed in industries that have been heavily impacted by the pandemic. Thus, efforts to monitor the economic impact of COVID-19 on Californians must include a focus on vulnerable populations, including LGBT adults.