Birth and fertility rates have fallen significantly since 1960

Since 1960, the overall birth rate has fallen 45 percent, and the fertility rate, 46 percent. Since 1990, African-Americans and Hispanics have had the largest declines. Today, rates are highest among Hispanics and lowest among whites.

Birth rates and fertility rates, by race

Birth and fertility rates have fallen significantly since 1960

Source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics Reports, 2011.