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👣 Charted: Single moms over 40

More Pennsylvania women over 40 choosing solo motherhood

A set of area charts showing the share of babies born in the U.S. to unmarried women ages 40+ between 2007 and 2024. Each state has its own chart, along with one for the national total. Nationally, the share rose from 0.5% in 2007 to 1.1% in 2024. Every state also saw an increase, with those on the coasts having the highest share. In 2024, the areas with the highest share were D.C. (2.2%) and New York (1.9%). The states with the lowest share were North Dakota and Wyoming (both 0.6%).

Axios Visuals: 2026-01-27-single-moms-over-40

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