State rankings

Birth Rate by State

Wyoming has the highest Birth Rate Census in 2023 (66), followed by Hawaii (63) and South Dakota (63). Vermont has the lowest (39).

Population51 states · 4 metricsUpdated May 19, 2025Original page
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Birth Rate Census, 2023

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All 51 ranked

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Distribution Median and middle halfThe median is the middle value: half of places are above it, half below. The middle half is the range holding the central 50% of places.More in the glossary →

Each dot is one state; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median
52
Middle half 48 – 55
Average
52.02
51 states
Highest
66
Wyoming
Lowest
39
Vermont

Over time · 2021–2023

The top 5 in 2023, against the median.

  • Median of all states
  • Wyoming
  • Hawaii
  • South Dakota
  • Utah
  • North Dakota

Data

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51 states · # = rank by Birth Rate Census
#
1Wyoming668,487
2Hawaii6319,310
2South Dakota6312,659
4Utah6052,625
4North Dakota6010,805
6Indiana5790,077
7Minnesota5672,480
7Louisiana5659,199
7Iowa5640,480
7Mississippi5638,972
11Texas55417,167
11Ohio55145,372
11Missouri5578,185
11South Carolina5567,375
11Kansas5536,992
16Kentucky5454,757
16Oklahoma5451,075
16Nebraska5424,344
16Montana5413,370
16Delaware5412,165
21Virginia53108,261
21Washington5397,347
21Tennessee5388,073
21Maryland5376,658
21Nevada5339,429
26Pennsylvania52149,597
26Georgia52141,228
26New Jersey52108,771
26Arkansas5236,877
26New Mexico5224,730
26Alaska528,757
32Florida51250,538
32North Carolina51131,195
32Arizona5187,133
32Alabama5160,506
32Idaho5123,424
37New York49223,651
38California48450,412
38Illinois48141,318
38Michigan48108,698
38Colorado4868,829
38Wisconsin4862,338
38Connecticut4839,537
38West Virginia4818,092
45New Hampshire4513,617
45Rhode Island4511,469
47Massachusetts4473,773
48Oregon4342,612
48Maine4312,708
50District of Columbia397,986
50Vermont395,473

What correlates with Birth Rate Census (2023)?

Pearson r against 2,093 other state metrics sharing at least 31 states. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Birth Rate Census tend to score higher on these

  1. % of Registered RepublicansRegistered Voters by Party
    r = +0.75 · very strong · n = 31
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  2. % of Households w Kids (US Census)Most Boring States
    r = +0.65 · strong · n = 51
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  3. Lean RepublicansPolitical Parties by State
    r = +0.60 · strong · n = 51
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  4. Trump VotesMost Republican States
    r = +0.60 · strong · n = 51
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  5. Republican Vote Share, President (%)Presidential Election Results by State, 2016–2024
    r = +0.60 · strong · n = 51
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  6. Trump % Vote RecievedTrump Approval Rating by State
    r = +0.60 · strong · n = 51
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Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Birth Rate Census tend to score lower on these

  1. Schizophrenia RateMental Health Statistics by State
    r = −0.71 · very strong · n = 51
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  2. Cocaine Use Past MonthDrug Use by State
    r = −0.71 · very strong · n = 51
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  3. Average RentAverage Rent by State
    r = −0.67 · strong · n = 45
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  4. Lean DemocratsPolitical Parties by State
    r = −0.64 · strong · n = 51
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  5. Illicit Drug Use Past MonthDrug Use by State
    r = −0.62 · strong · n = 51
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  6. % Who Voted for BidenMost Liberal States
    r = −0.60 · strong · n = 51
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Quick answers

Which state has the highest Birth Rate Census?
Wyoming has the highest Birth Rate Census in 2023, at 66, followed by Hawaii (63) and South Dakota (63).
Which state has the lowest Birth Rate Census?
Vermont has the lowest Birth Rate Census in 2023, at 39.
What is the median Birth Rate Census across US states?
The median is 52 across the 51 US states with data in 2023.
Where does this birth rate by state data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Fertility Rates by State - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Fertility - US Census Bureau American Community Survey.