California Experiences All-Time Decrease in Birth Rates

The experience of having a child can be one of the most exciting times in a person’s life. However, even though there are many childbirths each year, there has been a significant decrease in that amount over the past several years. Many reasons may include lack of financial stability, shifted focus on career goals, or even a simple fear of having to potentially file for divorce and obtain child support. Statistics Showing Decrease in Birth Rates The birth rate has reached a historic low in the state of California, mostly due to the decision by a large number of millennials to put off parenthood to establish a career and to obtain an education. In 2016, California’s birth rate was 12.42 births per 1,000 population. This is a difference, even in 2010, when California’s birth rate was 13.69 births per 1,000 population. Research has also shown that young families are starting to put off having children until the ages of 30 to 34. However, many of these young…

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