Number of young kids in big cities craters by 15% in the last decade — and these cities saw the biggest drop
The number of young children living in America’s big cities has plummeted 15% in the past 10 years, as would-be parents move away or just give up on having kids, thanks to high costs of living and childcare, according to a stunning new analysis. San Jose and Los Angeles saw the biggest decline in the population of kids — down by 20% and 16% between 2015 and 2024.
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The number of young children living in America’s big cities has plummeted 15% in the past 10 years, as would-be parents move away or just give up on having kids, thanks to high costs of living and childcare, according to a stunning new analysis. San Jose and Los Angeles saw the biggest decline in the population of kids — down by 20% and 16% between 2015 and 2024. New York City reported a decline of 8% in under-18s. While the nation’s record-low fertility rate has made headlines, in major urban areas, the disappearance of children is even greater.
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- The number of young children living in America’s big cities has plummeted 15% in the past 10 years, as would-be parents move away or just give up on having kids, thanks to high costs of living and childcare, according to a stunning new analysis. San Jose and Los Angeles saw the biggest decline in the population of kids — down by 20% and 16% between 2015 and 2024.
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Number of young kids in big cities craters by 15% in the last decade — and these cities saw the biggest drop
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