during the late 19th century and the early 20th century. The ages of consent were raised across the U.S. In 1880, the ages of consent were set at 10 or 12 in most states, with the exception of Delaware where it was 7. states, the laws have widely varied across the country in the past. While the unrestricted age of consent is between 16 and 18 in all U.S. The data below reflects what each jurisdiction's legislation actually means, rather than what it states on the surface.
Restricted by age difference: younger partner is deemed able to consent to having sex with an older one as long as their age difference does not exceed a specified amount.7.6 United States Minor Outlying Islands.