: Roughly 42% of Black respondents have experienced homelessness at some point in their lives. 22% reported experiencing homelessness in a single year specifically due to being transgender.

: Black transgender respondents reported an unemployment rate of 20%, which was double the rate of the general Black population at the time (10%).

Reports on the experiences of Black transgender people in the United States highlight significant disparities in employment, housing, and personal safety. Key findings from organizations like the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) show that this community often faces deeper forms of discrimination compared to other groups due to the intersection of anti-transgender bias and systemic racism. Key Economic and Social Indicators

: Focuses on ending discrimination in health, employment, and housing.

: Formerly the NCTE, this group provides detailed "Early Insights" reports on the 2022 USTS, the largest survey of its kind.

: Offers news and analysis on reports highlighting the unique hurdles faced by Black trans individuals.

: 38% of Black transgender individuals lived in poverty, compared to 24% of the broader Black population.

2015 U .S. TRANSGENDER SUR VEY - Advocates for Trans Equality