U.S. Birth Rate Hits Historic Low

The U.S. fertility rate hit an all-time low in 2025, plummeting 23% since 2007 as nearly every state saw at least a 10% drop—some like Arizona and Utah fell over 30%. Once top birth states, they’re now mostly out of the top ten, with only Utah holding strong. Younger Americans are having fewer kids, citing rising costs and concerns about kids’ impact on the country’s future. But not everywhere: North Dakota saw just a 2.34% decline, even briefly rising before, while Pennsylvania, Alabama, and Michigan had minimal drops. The nation’s birth rate is falling—but not uniformly. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/728d1b3321222ebe