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Report projects U.S. population decline as birth rates remain low

Catholic World Report

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July 9, 2026

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Below‑replacement fertility is widespread across the country, according to the report by the Institute for Family Studies. [...]

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The Hill

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· Jul 5, 2026

Why are American women ‘underbabied’?

The U.S. is facing a declining birth rate due to a lack of paid leave, discrimination against pregnant workers, unaffordable childcare, and wage gaps between men and women, as well as severe abortion restrictions, all of which make motherhood less appealing and feasible.

China Global Television Network

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· Jul 1, 2026

US infant mortality rate drops, but some communities still suffer

Infant mortality in the United States is now at an all-time low. But the development is sparking little celebration.

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

U.S. Population Ages 45-64 Shrinks by 2.68 Million Since 2020, Census Data Shows

(NaturalNews) The U.S. population aged 45-64 declined by 2.68 million from April 2020 to July 2025, according to new Census Bureau estimates reviewed by Axios. The ...

CNN- Health

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· Nov 15, 2022

US gets D+ grade for rising preterm birth rates, new report finds

The rate of premature birth in the United States is climbing, according to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes.

The Budapest Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

Natural population decline slows in early 2026

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The Daily Wire

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· Jul 9, 2026

Can Robots Replace Children?

Good news, everyone. We may not need children after all. That’s the comforting conclusion one could draw from a growing body of economic research on declining birthrates. Yes, fertility is falling. Yes, populations are aging. Yes, workforces are shrinking. But don’t worry. Artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation will make each remaining worker so much more ...

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Related coverage for "Report projects U.S. population decline as birth rates remain low": The Hill — Why are American women ‘underbabied’?. China Global Television Network — US infant mortality rate drops, but some communities still suffer. NaturalNews.com — U.S. Population Ages 45-64 Shrinks by 2.68 Million Since 2020, Census Data Shows. CNN- Health — US gets D+ grade for rising preterm birth rates, new report finds . The Budapest Times — Natural population decline slows in early 2026. The Daily Wire — Can Robots Replace Children?