Where Data Tells the Story
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Americans are increasingly reaching major life milestones later than previous generations, and parenthood is no exception.
While overall U.S. fertility rates have fallen for decades, births among women over 40 are moving in the opposite direction. Rising education levels, delayed marriage, and high housing costs have all contributed to a growing share of women waiting longer to have children.
Using newly published research based on National Vital Statistics System data, this map shows where births among women ages 40–49 are most common across the country.
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