Unmarried Births Declined in 2023 Across Most States
· Texas Border Business
In 2023, the number of unmarried women giving birth in the U.S. fell to approximately 1.2 million, marking a 15% decrease over the past decade, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Unmarried women represented 30.9% of all births among women aged 15 to 50. Southern states like Texas and Florida had higher rates of unmarried births compared to the national average, while many Midwestern and Northeastern states reported lower rates. The report suggests socioeconomic factors, such as poverty levels and education, influence these trends, with areas of higher education showing lower rates of unmarried births.
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