The U.S. Census Bureau is considering how to ask about sex on its most comprehensive survey of American life, and the public has weighed in with their opinions. The proposed additions to the survey, which would ask about sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time, have received largely supportive feedback, although some constructive criticism has been offered.
The proposed questions, aimed at individuals aged 15 and older, will undergo testing later this year. If approved, they would be the first questions directly addressing these topics on the American Community Survey. This survey already covers a wide range of topics such as commuting times, internet access, family life, income, education levels, disabilities, and military service.
