The Human Rights Campaign ( HRC ) Foundation released new data outlining the economic impact of COVID-19 on Latinx LGBTQ people.
The new research shows that Latinx LGBTQ people are more likely to have had their employment adversely impacted due to the virus, are more likely to have made changes to their household budgets and are more likely to have asked for delays in paying various expenses for necessities than the general population.
The researchreleased in partnership with PSB Insightsbuilds on prior data showing the negative economic impact of the pandemic on LGBTQ people, especially LGBTQ people of color.
Among other things, the data show that:
40% of Latinx LGBTQ respondents had their work hours reduced due to COVID-19, compared to 32% of Latinx respondents, 27% of LGBTQ respondents and 21% of the general sample population;
20% of Latinx LGBTQ respondents became unemployed due to COVID-19, compared to 16% of Latinx respondents, 15% of LGBTQ people and 11% of the general sample population; and
38% of Latinx LGBTQ respondents have made changes to their household budgets, compared to 33% of Latinx respondents, 30% of LGBTQ respondents and 26% of the general sample population.
"The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Latinx LGBTQ People" is at HRC.org/resources/the-economic-impact-of-covid-19-on-latinx-lgbtq-people.