Highest fertility rate, US counties
US counties ranked by general fertility rate — births per 1,000 women ages 15-50 in the past 12 months (2024 ACS). De Baca County, New Mexico leads at 614.9. 3,143 counties qualify in total. Texas carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
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Frequently asked
Which county has the highest births per 1,000 women (15-50)?
De Baca County, New Mexico ranks #1 with 614.9 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by births per 1,000 women (15-50)?
De Baca County, New Mexico, Grant County, Kansas, Hamilton County, Florida, Madison County, Florida, McPherson County, South Dakota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,143 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is births per 1,000 women (15-50) measured?
Annual general fertility rate: women 15-50 who gave birth in the past 12 months, per 1,000 women. Source: ACS B13016. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).