TABLE 2.
Sociodemographic Characteristics for Transgender and Nontransgender Children (n = 195)
| Transgendera (n = 73) | Controlsb (n = 73) | Siblingsc (n = 49) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender, % | |||
| Male | 30 | 30 | 61 |
| Female | 70 | 70 | 39 |
| Natal boysd | 70 | 30 | 61 |
| Natal girls | 30 | 70 | 39 |
| Race/ethnicity | |||
| White, non-Hispanic | 70 | 71 | 76 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 5 | 10 |
| Asian | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Multiracial/other | 16 | 19 | 12 |
| Mean age, y | 7.7 y | 7.8 y | 8.3 y |
| Age distribution, % | |||
| 3–5 y | 30 | 30 | 22 |
| 6–8 y | 40 | 37 | 37 |
| 9–12 y | 30 | 33 | 41 |
| Annual family income, % | |||
| <$25 000 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| $25 001–$50 000 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| $50 001–$75 000 | 7 | 14 | 4 |
| $75 001–$125 000 | 41 | 43 | 39 |
| >$125 000 | 44 | 38 | 51 |
Transgender children were all prepubescent and had socially transitioned.
Controls were matched to transgender children for gender identity and age within 4 months.
Siblings were the siblings who were closest in age to their transgender siblings.
One natal male was diagnosed with a minor disorder of sex development, hypospadias, but consultation with endocrinologist indicated this condition is not associated with female identity.