In 2022, the average first-time mother in the U.S. was over 27 years old, a significant increase from the 1970 average of around 21. This shift highlights a major demographic change, with older age groups showing higher birth rates.
The birth rate among U.S. women in their 30s exceeded that of women in their late 20s for the seventh consecutive year in 2022. Additionally, there was a noticeable increase in the number of babies born to women aged 40 and older.
The trend of women having children later in life can be attributed to factors like the availability of birth control, financial concerns, delayed marriages, career priorities, and a decreasing stigma around choosing to stay child-free.
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