Fertility rate by urbanization level U.S. 2007-2017 | Statista

This statistic shows the fertility rate of U.S. women from 2007 to 2017, by urbanization level. In 2017, the total fertility rate of women in rural counties was 1,950, while the rate among those in large metro counties was 1,712.

Fertility rate among women in the U.S. from 2007 to 2017, by urbanization level

Characteristic	Rural counties	Small or medium metro counties	Large metro counties
2017	1,950	1,778	1,712
2016	1,988.5	1,832	1,770.5
2015	2,006.5	1,860.5	1,793
2014	2,007	1,880	1,814
2013	2,000	1,872	1,811.5
2012	1,997.5	1,892	1,837
2011	1,999	1,902.5	1,856.5
2010	2,037.5	1,938	1,894.5
2009	2,111.5	1,998	1,969
2008	2,174.5	2,061	2,044
2007	2,206.5	2,110	2,096

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October 2018

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2007 to 2017

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Total fertility rate is based on births per 1,000 women in a specified area. County designation is based on mother’s county of residence.

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