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Utah, Known for Big Families, Leads the U.S. in Dropping Birthrates

Sunday, July 26, 2026


Utah has experienced the largest decline in birthrate among U.S. states in recent years, according to demographic data. The state, historically known for high fertility rates due to its large population of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has seen fertility rates drop faster than the national average. The shift reflects changing patterns in family planning across the state's population.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/25/us/politics/utah-birth-rate-fertility-decline.html

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