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Mapped: Fertility Rate Decline by U.S. State (2005-2022)
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Over the past two decades, the United States has experienced a significant decline in fertility rates, with some states seeing dramatic drops and others seeing smaller drops.
This map, created by USAFacts, uses data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to show the states with the largest declines in fertility rates from 2005 to 2022.
The Leaders of the Declining Fertility Rate
Here is a table showing the change in fertility rates of U.S. states from 2005 to 2022.
| Rank | State | Change in Fertility Rate (2005-2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | -33.9% |
| 2 | Arizona | -31.9% |
| 3 | Delaware | -31.2% |
| 4 | Nevada | -28.0% |
| 5 | New Mexico | -27.3% |
| 6 | Idaho | -26.0% |
| 7 | Colorado | -26.0% |
| 8 | California | -25.1% |
| 9 | Oregon | -24.8% |
| 10 | Illinois | -22.7% |
| 11 | Wyoming | -22.4% |
| 12 | Georgia | -21.6% |
| 13 | Texas | -20.0% |
| 14 | Montana | -16.9% |
| 15 | Oklahoma | -15.8% |
| 16 | Kansas | -15.4% |
| 17 | Washington | -15.4% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | -14.6% |
| 19 | Hawaii | -14.3% |
| 20 | Connecticut | -13.8% |
| 21 | Florida | -13.5% |
| 22 | North Carolina | -13.5% |
| 23 | Arkansas | -13.4% |
| 24 | Wisconsin | -13.3% |
| 25 | Mississippi | -13.1% |
| 26 | Virginia | -13.1% |
| 27 | Nebraska | -13.0% |
| 28 | Massachusetts | -12.9% |
| 29 | Michigan | -12.8% |
| 30 | Missouri | -12.4% |
| 31 | Minnesota | -12.2% |
| 32 | Alaska | -12.2% |
| 33 | Vermont | -11.8% |
| 34 | New Hampshire | -11.5% |
| 35 | South Carolina | -11.4% |
| 36 | South Dakota | -11.0% |
| 37 | Indiana | -10.9% |
| 38 | Iowa | -10.5% |
| 39 | New York | -10.5% |
| 40 | Ohio | -9.8% |
| 41 | Tennessee | -9.1% |
| 42 | Pennsylvania | -8.9% |
| 43 | West Virginia | -8.8% |
| 44 | Maine | -8.5% |
| 45 | Maryland | -8.2% |
| 46 | New Jersey | -7.9% |
| 47 | Alabama | -7.7% |
| 48 | Kentucky | -6.0% |
| 49 | North Dakota | -4.3% |
| 50 | Louisiana | -0.3% |
Among the most affected states, Utah saw the steepest drop, with a 33.9% decline in fertility rates.
Close behind, Arizona (-31.9%) and Delaware (-31.2%) also posted significant decreases, highlighting how many western states have seen some of the biggest declines in fertility rates. Other states with the highest declines include Nevada (-28.0%) and New Mexico (-27.3%).
On the other hand, the states with the smallest declines in their fertility rate were Louisiana (-0.3%), North Dakota (-4.3%), and Kentucky (-6.0%).
The Long-Term Impact of a Declining Fertility Rate
While lower fertility rates could lower pressure on housing costs in the short term, they also pose long-term challenges. A shrinking workforce could strain social security systems and lead to labor shortages in youth-reliant industries.
Countries like Taiwan and South Korea have already grappled with similar demographic challenges, offering potential lessons for U.S. policymakers.
As the fertility rate continues its downward trajectory, states will need to adapt. The U.S. is entering an era where demographic shifts will increasingly shape economic and policy decisions.
Learn More on the Voronoi App
To learn more about this topic from a global perspective, check out this graphic on the world’s plummeting fertility rate.
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