Which state has the highest Default Age of Majority?

Louisiana has the highest Default Age of Majority, at 22, followed by Texas (21) and Florida (21).

Which state has the lowest Default Age of Majority?

District of Columbia has the lowest Default Age of Majority, at 18.

What is the median Default Age of Majority across US states?

The median is 21 across the 51 US states with data.

Where does this utma rules by state data come from?

Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: The age of majority (and the UTMA account distribution age) in every state - Policy Genius; Age of Majority and Trust Termination - FinAid; Program Operations Manual System (POMS) - Social Security; UGMA/UTMA Age of Majority - Capital Group.

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Louisiana has the highest Default Age of Majority (22), followed by Texas (21) and Florida (21). District of Columbia has the lowest (18).

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Median

Middle half 21 – 21

Average

20.49

51 states

Highest

Louisiana

Lowest

District of Columbia

Data

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51 states · # = rank by Default Age of Majority

#
1	Louisiana	22	22	08/01/2023
2	Texas	21	18 or 21	09/01/1995
2	Florida	21	21-25	10/01/1985
2	New York	21	18 or 21	01/01/1997
2	Pennsylvania	21	18 or 21-25	12/16/1992
2	Illinois	21	18 or 21	07/01/1986
2	Ohio	21	18-25	05/07/1986
2	Georgia	21	21	07/01/1990
2	North Carolina	21	18 or 21	10/01/1987
2	New Jersey	21	18 or 21	07/01/1987
2	Washington	21	18-25	07/01/1991
2	Arizona	21	18 or 21	09/30/1988
2	Tennessee	21	21-25	10/01/1992
2	Massachusetts	21	18 or 21	01/30/1987
2	Indiana	21	21	07/01/1989
2	Missouri	21	18 or 21	09/28/1985
2	Maryland	21	18 or 21	07/01/1989
2	Colorado	21	21	07/01/1984
2	Wisconsin	21	21	04/08/1988
2	Minnesota	21	18 or 21	01/01/1986
2	South Carolina	21	21	08/08/2002
2	Alabama	21	21	10/01/1986
2	Oregon	21	18-25	01/01/1986
2	Connecticut	21	21	10/01/1995
2	Utah	21	18 or 21	07/01/1990
2	Iowa	21	21	07/01/1986
2	Arkansas	21	18-21	03/21/1985
2	Kansas	21	18 or 21	07/01/1985
2	Mississippi	21	18 or 21	01/01/1995
2	New Mexico	21	18 or 21	07/01/1989
2	Idaho	21	18 or 21	07/01/1984
2	Nebraska	21	19 or 21	07/15/1992
2	West Virginia	21	21	07/01/1986
2	Hawaii	21	18 or 21	07/01/1985
2	New Hampshire	21	18 or 21	07/30/1985
2	Montana	21	18 or 21	10/01/1989
2	Rhode Island	21	18 or 21	07/23/1998
2	Delaware	21	18 or 21	06/26/1996
2	North Dakota	21	18 or 21	07/01/1985
2	Alaska	21	18-unlimited	01/01/1991
2	Vermont	21	21	07/01/2015
2	Wyoming	21	21-30	05/22/1987
43	California	18	18-25	01/01/1985
43	Michigan	18	18 or 21	12/29/1998
43	Virginia	18	18, 21 or 25	07/01/1988
43	Kentucky	18	18	07/15/1986
43	Oklahoma	18	18 or 21	11/01/1986
43	Nevada	18	18-25	07/01/1985
43	Maine	18	18-21	08/04/1988
43	South Dakota	18	18	07/01/1986
43	District of Columbia	18	18 or 21	03/12/1986

What correlates with Default Age of Majority?

Pearson r against 2,096 other state metrics sharing at least 31 states. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Default Age of Majority tend to score higher on these

Required Min WritingPraxis Scores by State
r = +0.46 · moderate · n = 50
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Required Min ReadingPraxis Scores by State
r = +0.43 · moderate · n = 50
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YoY Growth PercJob Growth by State
r = +0.39 · moderate · n = 48
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% Change in Prison Pop. 2021-2022Prison Population by State
r = +0.35 · moderate · n = 50
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3-Year Re-Incarceration (VADOC)Recidivism Rates by State
r = +0.33 · moderate · n = 34
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Messages on Practical GuidanceChatGPT Usage by State
r = +0.33 · moderate · n = 50
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Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Default Age of Majority tend to score lower on these

Number of Casinos 2025Casinos by State
r = −0.55 · strong · n = 42
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# of Organizations (April 2024)PACE Programs by State
r = −0.39 · moderate · n = 33
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BlindSocial Security Disability Benefits by State
r = −0.38 · moderate · n = 51
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Aluminum Can PriceAluminum Can Prices by State
r = −0.38 · moderate · n = 43
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# of SpeciesChipmunk Population by State
r = −0.38 · moderate · n = 48
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Walnut Acres BearingWalnut Production by State
r = −0.37 · moderate · n = 32
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Quick answers

Which state has the highest Default Age of Majority?: Louisiana has the highest Default Age of Majority, at 22, followed by Texas (21) and Florida (21).
Which state has the lowest Default Age of Majority?: District of Columbia has the lowest Default Age of Majority, at 18.
What is the median Default Age of Majority across US states?: The median is 21 across the 51 US states with data.
Where does this utma rules by state data come from?: Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: The age of majority (and the UTMA account distribution age) in every state - Policy Genius; Age of Majority and Trust Termination - FinAid; Program Operations Manual System (POMS) - Social Security; UGMA/UTMA Age of Majority - Capital Group.