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U.S. Births Dip To 30-Year Low; Fertility Rate Sinks Further Below Replacement Level

In 2017, birthrates fell by 4 percent both for women 20 to 24 years old and for women 25 to 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (UIG via Getty Images)
In 2017, birthrates fell by 4 percent both for women 20 to 24 years old and for women 25 to 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (UIG via Getty Images)

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