University of Wisconsin–Madison

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.

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