Your voice for a better future

Join us in building a stronger LGBTQ+ community in Washington. Complete the survey and let state officials know how they can better support you and your community.

The Washington LGBTQ+ Survey is open from June 2024-January 2025 for anyone who identifies as a member of the 2SLBGTQIA+ community, lives in Washington state, and is 11 years or older.

THE WAshington LGBTQ+ SURVEY

Just in time for Pride month, a Washington State University-led team will launch A comprehensive survey of the state’s LGBTQ+ residents.

The purpose of the survey is to hear concerns from the LGBTQ+ community and increase state officials’ understanding of the community’s demographics and geographic distribution.

Our research team is not only familiar with LGBTQ+ culture and history, we are trusted members of the queer community in Washington. We hope to hear from as many LGBTQ+ residents as possible over the next 7 months, especially rural, Two-Spirit, undocumented, and justice-impacted LGBTQ+ Washingtonians.

Those who complete the survey will have a chance to win one of over 300 $50 gift cards in appreciation for your time and input.

Washington is home to many experiences. Our survey is open to everyone. We're committed to accessibility. If you need accommodations or assistance to participate in the survey, please let us know. Your feedback is important to us. We are at contact@lgbtq.wa.gov.

…and share with your LGBTQ+ friends and family!

Thank you for being part of our community. Your completion of this survey is invaluable and deeply appreciated.

GET INVOLVED

Join us in celebrating LGBTQ+pride and visibility by Helping us hear from LGBTQ+ people across the state!

Download our partner toolkit crafted to provide readily accessible graphics and content tailored for your social media platforms, allowing you to effortlessly share and amplify awareness of the LGBTQ+ Survey within your community in Washington state.

We also have posters in Spanish and Chinese below. The survey is offered in Spanish and Chinese languages.

Do you have an event that you would like a member of our WA LGBTQ+ Survey team to attend?

We would love to know what you have in mind. Please email us at contact@lgbtq.wa.gov.

Every person deserves to feel proud of who they are. 

OUR sponsor

Thank you to the Washington STATE LGBTQ Commission

for sponsoring this survey and giving LGBTQ+ Washingtonians the opportunity to voice their concerns and provide important information for state officials as they work to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and families.

The LGBTQ Commission is a state agency with an advisory board of 15 commissioners who identify as part of the LGBTQ community in the state. Each commissioner is appointed by the Governor and serves a three-year term. Commissioners represent the wealth of experiences and diversity of the LGBTQ community in Washington and come from different parts of the state. Four members of the State Legislature, one from each chamber and each political caucus also serve as legislative advisors. The LGBTQ Commission mission is to improve the government's interface with the LGBTQ community, identifying the needs of its members, and ensuring that there is an effective means of advocating for LGBTQ equity in all aspects of state government (RCW 43.114).

FAQs

Have questions?

Explore our frequently asked questions.

  • Survey questions will ask you about aspects of your identity, your perspectives, and experiences you have had. You can skip any question for any reason. 

  • You can participate if you: are a member of the LGBTQ+ community AND are a resident of the state or live in the state of Washington. 

  • The survey launches on June 1st, 2024! We will be accepting new responses through January 2025.

  • There are a number of ways you can take the survey! In the comfort of your own home on a personal device. At events where survey staff are present on a staff-provided device or with pen and paper. 

  • The WA LGBTQ+ survey is being led, created, and conducted by an all-LGBTQ+ team!

  • All survey responses are 100% anonymous. No identifying information will be collected. The results of this survey will help inform the Washington LGBTQ Commission and the Office of the Governor on important policy decisions regarding our community. 

STAY IN TOUCH

Follow us for updates and announcements about the survey. Together, we can amplify LGBTQ+ voices and make a difference in Washington.