Is incest between adults a crime in the United States?

Criminal offense

The United States is one of 111 countries classified “Criminal offense” for incest between adults — 68% of the 164 with data.

Source

Taken from: Wikipedia: Laws regarding incest
Last checked: 15 September 2026
How it was classified: Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.

Nearby countries

Bahamas: Criminal offense
Mexico: Criminal offense
Canada: Criminal offense
Cuba: Criminal offense
Belize: Criminal offense
Guatemala: Legal between adults

Other laws in United States

Same-Sex Marriage: Marriage legal
Same-Sex Activity: Legal
Sex Work: Illegal
Pornography: Legal
Divorce: Legal
Non-Binary Recognition: Recognized
Same-Sex Adoption: Joint adoption legal
Marriage Age: 18+

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