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US's fertility rate has declined since 2007. It's even worse in these states
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Addy Bink , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Since 2007, the rate has dropped by more than 20%.
A decline in the US fertility rate has been observed over the past several years. Since 2007, the rate has dropped by more than 20%. This trend is a national phenomenon, with certain states experiencing a more significant decline.
Further information on this topic is available from KXAN, including details on which states are most affected. The source provides more insight into the fertility rate decline, but specific details are not provided here. For those interested in learning more about the decline in fertility rates, KXAN's report offers additional information and context on this national trend.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A decline in the US fertility rate has been observed over the past several years. Since 2007, the rate has dropped by more than 20%. This trend is a national phenomenon, with certain states…
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