Mapped: Homosexuality Acceptance by State

Key Takeaways:

• In a majority of states, more than 60% of adults believe homosexuality should be accepted, indicating a generally supportive national sentiment.
• Strongest and weakest support: Delaware and New Hampshire show the highest acceptance rates at 85%, while Arkansas (42%) and Mississippi (46%) have the lowest.
• Regional divide persists: Northeastern and West Coast states show stronger acceptance, while several Southern states still fall below 60%, highlighting ongoing regional disparities.
• Looking at major metro areas, San Francisco (86%), Boston (85%) and Portland (84%) lead acceptance, while San Antonio (61%), Houston (64%) and Dallas–Fort Worth (64%) sit at the bottom.