# U.S. Fertility Hits Record Low

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Podcast: [Colorado Springs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/colorado-springs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559285)
Published: 2026-06-21T23:29:59+00:00
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The U.S. fertility rate hit a record low in 2025, plummeting 23% since 2007 across all states—with Arizona and Utah seeing drops over 30%, while North Dakota barely dipped 2.34%. Young adults are having fewer kids, citing affordability and fears kids hurt the nation’s future, while states like Pennsylvania, Alabama, and Michigan also saw modest declines. This demographic shift sparks urgent questions about America’s future population and societal direction. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d2b46aac3f0ceca6

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