Percentage of Americans Having a Will, by Subgroup
Do you have a will that describes how you would like your money and estate to be handled after your death?
% Yes, have a will
U.S. adults 46
Age
65+ years old 76
50-64 years old 53
30-49 years old 36
18-29 years old 20
Annual household income
$100,000 or more 61
$40,000-$99,999 49
Under $40,000 30
Education
College graduate 57
Not college graduate 40
Race/Ethnicity
White adults 55
Nonwhite adults 28
GALLUP, MAY 3-18, 2021
Do you have a will that describes how you would like your money and estate to be handled after your death?
% Yes, have a will
U.S. adults 46
Age
65+ years old 76
50-64 years old 53
30-49 years old 36
18-29 years old 20
Annual household income
$100,000 or more 61
$40,000-$99,999 49
Under $40,000 30
Education
College graduate 57
Not college graduate 40
Race/Ethnicity
White adults 55
Nonwhite adults 28
GALLUP, MAY 3-18, 2021