Which Michigan counties have the highest birth rate?

Associated Press file photo

Kent and Wayne counties -- home to Michigan's two biggest cities -- have the highest birth rates in Michigan, based on a five-year average for 2014-2018.

Meanwhile, the 25 counties with the lowest birth rates are all in northern Michigan, including 10 counties in the Upper Peninsula, state data shows.

Michigan's birth rate hit a record low in 2018, a point of concern among some state policymakers.

Michigan's birth rate hits record low. What's going on?

Below is a ranking of Michigan's 83 counties based on a five-year average of their birth rate, which is the number of births per 1,000 residents. (A five-year average was used to even out year-to-year fluctuations in smaller counties.)

But first, here's an online database that allows readers to look up the number of births for any Michigan county for 2008-18.

Michigan births by county, 2008-18

Don't Edit

Interactive map of 2014-18 birth rate

Next is an interactive map that shows the five-year average birth rate by county.

Don't Edit

Now here's the ranking of the 83 counties, starting with the counties with the highest birth rates, along with other county-level data about births.

For comparison purposes, the statewide birth rate for 2014-18 was 11.3 births per 1,000 residents.

About 27% of Michigan births during 2014-18 were to mothers under age 25, and 42% of the mothers were unmarried.

In regards to educational attainment, 12% of Michigan babies born during 2014-18 had mothers who hadn't finished high school while 30% were born to women with at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

1. Kent County: 13.7

Kent County had 8,613 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 13.7 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 36% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 24% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 13% had no high school diploma while 38% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

2. Wayne County: 13.2

Wayne County had 22,892 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 13.2 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 55% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 32% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 17% had no high school diploma while 20% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit
Don't Edit

3. St. Joseph County: 12.8

St. Joseph County had 685 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 12.8 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 46% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 38% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 24% had no high school diploma while 14% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

4. Branch County: 12.8

Branch County had 603 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 12.5 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 38% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 37% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 27% had no high school diploma while 13% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

5. Missaukee County: 12.4

Missaukee County had 185 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 12.4 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 36% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 36% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 12% had no high school diploma while 12% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

6. Allegan County: 12.1

Allegan County had 1,432 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 12.1 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 35% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 27% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 10% had no high school diploma while 26% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

7. Muskegon County: 12.1

Muskegon County had 2,051 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 12.1 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 53% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 36% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 12% had no high school diploma while 17% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit
Don't Edit

8. Calhoun County: 12.0

Calhoun County had 1,533 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 12 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 54% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 37% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 15% had no high school diploma while 17% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

9. Kalamazoo County: 12.0

Kalamazoo County had 3,086 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 12 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 41% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 26% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 11% had no high school diploma while 37% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

10. Wexford County: 11.8

Wexford County had 370 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 11.8 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 46% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 38% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 16% had no high school diploma while 16% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

11. Hillsdale County: 11.8

Hillsdale County had 526 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 11.8 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 40% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 37% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 20% had no high school diploma while 17% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

12. Ottawa County: 11.6

Ottawa County had 3,148 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 11.6 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 24% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 20% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 6% had no high school diploma while 40% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit
Don't Edit

13. Genesee County: 11.6

Genesee County had 4,526 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 11.6 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 57% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 36% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 13% had no high school diploma while 19% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

14. Saginaw County: 11.6

Saginaw County had 2,192 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 11.6 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 54% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 34% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 14% had no high school diploma while 22% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

15. Oscoda County: 11.4

Oscoda County had 100 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 11.4 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 40% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 42% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 34% had no high school diploma while 7% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

16. Newaygo County: 11.3

Newaygo County had 529 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 11.3 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 44% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 36% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 15% had no high school diploma while 15% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

17. Van Buren County: 11.3

Van Buren County had 777 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 11.3 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 43% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 32% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 17% had no high school diploma while 24% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit
Don't Edit

18. Osceola County: 11.3

Osceola County had 292 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 11.3 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 42% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 36% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 21% had no high school diploma while 15% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

19. Berrien County: 11.2

Berrien County had 1,669 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 48% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 32% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 14% had no high school diploma while 27% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

20. Montcalm County: 11.2

Montcalm County had 716 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 44% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 38% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 16% had no high school diploma while 14% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

21. Ionia County: 11.2

Ionia County had 691 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 42% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 33% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 10% had no high school diploma while 24% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

22. Jackson County: 11.2

Jackson County had 1,740 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 49% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 33% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 13% had no high school diploma while 22% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit
Don't Edit

23. Ingham County: 11.1

Ingham County had 2,974 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 11.1 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 43% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 27% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 12% had no high school diploma while 36% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

24. Oceana County: 11.1

Oceana County had 279 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 11.1 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 48% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 40% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 17% had no high school diploma while 12% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

25. Barry County: 10.9

Barry County had 689 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10.9 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 35% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 28% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 8% had no high school diploma while 26% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

26. Eaton County: 10.8

Eaton County had 1,154 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10.8 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 37% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 25% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 8% had no high school diploma while 31% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

27. Macomb County: 10.7

Macomb County had 9,189 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10.7 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 36% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 21% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 8% had no high school diploma while 30% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit
Don't Edit

28. Oakland County: 10.7

Oakland County had 13,152 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10.7 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 26% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 15% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 6% had no high school diploma while 53% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

29. Clare County: 10.7

Clare County had 307 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10.7 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 49% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 39% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 23% had no high school diploma while 10% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

30. Clinton County: 10.5

Clinton County had 844 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10.5 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 26% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 16% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 4% had no high school diploma while 46% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

31. Gladwin County: 10.5

Gladwin County had 263 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10.5 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 39% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 34% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 26% had no high school diploma while 13% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

32. Tuscola County: 10.5

Tuscola County had 555 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10.5 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 41% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 33% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 11% had no high school diploma while 17% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit
Don't Edit

33. Lenawee County: 10.4

Lenawee County had 1,011 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10.4 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 45% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 33% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 10% had no high school diploma while 22% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

34. Sanilac County: 10.4

Sanilac County had 1,540 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10.4 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 40% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 37% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 18% had no high school diploma while 15% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

35. Midland County: 10.3

Midland County had 862 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10.3 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 32% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 22% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 5% had no high school diploma while 41% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

36. Otsego County: 10.3

Otsego County had 235 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10.3 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 44% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 37% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 12% had no high school diploma while 20% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

37. Houghton County: 10.1

Houghton County had 379 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 26% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 24% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 5% had no high school diploma while 34% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit
Don't Edit

38. Shiawassee County: 10.1

Shiawassee County had 392 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 44% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 33% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 11% had no high school diploma while 21% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

39. Kalkaska County: 10.1

Kalkaska County had 186 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 47% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 36% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 14% had no high school diploma while 14% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

40. Mason County: 10.1

Mason County had 252 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 42% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 33% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 5% had no high school diploma while 16% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

41. Grand Traverse County: 10.1

Grand Traverse County had 878 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 32% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 21% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 8% had no high school diploma while 38% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

42. Monroe County: 10.0

Monroe County had 1,483 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 40% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 27% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 8% had no high school diploma while 25% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit
Don't Edit

43. Washtenaw County: 10.0

Washtenaw County had 3,529 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 10 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 27% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 15% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 5% had no high school diploma while 57% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

44. Dickinson County: 9.9

Dickinson County had 264 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 9.9 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 40% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 28% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 7% had no high school diploma while 25% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

45. Delta County: 9.8

Delta County had 334 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 9.8 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 46% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 31% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 9% had no high school diploma while 20% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

46. Mecosta County: 9.8

Mecosta County had 435 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 9.8 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 42% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 36% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 20% had no high school diploma while 19% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

47. Bay County: 9.7

Bay County had 946 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 46% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 29% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 11% had no high school diploma while 25% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit
Don't Edit

48. St. Clair County: 9.7

St. Clair County had 69 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 47% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 30% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 12% had no high school diploma while 18% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

49. Cass County: 9.6

Cass County had 470 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 50% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 35% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 17% had no high school diploma while 18% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

50. Livingston County: 9.6

Livingston County had 1,746 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 22% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 13% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 3% had no high school diploma while 46% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

51. Gratiot County: 9.5

Gratiot County had 393 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 44% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 34% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 10% had no high school diploma while 19% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

52. Iosco County: 9.4

Iosco County had 268 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 52% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 38% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 18% had no high school diploma while 14% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit
Don't Edit

53. Isabella County: 9.4

Isabella County had 618 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 41% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 31% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 12% had no high school diploma while 30% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

54. Huron County: 9.4

Huron County had 259 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 33% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 27% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 8% had no high school diploma while 26% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

55. Alpena County: 9.3

Alpena County had 238 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 9.3 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 45% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 33% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 12% had no high school diploma while 19% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

56. Marquette County: 9.2

Marquette County had 578 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 9.2 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 35% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 22% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 5% had no high school diploma while 39% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

57. Lapeer County: 9.2

Lapeer County had 835 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 9.2 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 36% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 29% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 8% had no high school diploma while 21% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit
Don't Edit

58. Ogemaw County: 9.1

Ogemaw County had 179 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 48% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 37% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 14% had no high school diploma while 14% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

59. Chippewa County: 9.1

Chippewa County had 333 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 45% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 29% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 8% had no high school diploma while 24% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

60. Lake County: 8.9

Lake County had 91 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 57% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 43% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 19% had no high school diploma while 10% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

61. Crawford County: 8.8

Crawford County had 110 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 48% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 40% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 13% had no high school diploma while 15% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

62. Emmet County: 8.8

Emmet County had 276 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 36% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 25% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 7% had no high school diploma while 31% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit
Don't Edit

63. Charlevoix County: 8.8

Charlevoix County had 247 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 42% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 30% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 8% had no high school diploma while 25% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

64. Benzie County: 8.8

Benzie County had 146 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 40% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 26% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 10% had no high school diploma while 26% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

65. Arenac County: 8.5

Arenac County had 139 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 47% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 36% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 12% had no high school diploma while 18% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

66. Menominee County: 8.5

Menominee County had 183 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 42% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 33% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 11% had no high school diploma while 17% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

67. Manistee County: 8.4

Manistee County had 193 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 49% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 36% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 16% had no high school diploma while 17% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit
Don't Edit

68. Gogebic County: 8.4

Gogebic County had 141 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 53% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 34% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 11% had no high school diploma while 17% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

69. Cheboygan County: 8.3

Cheboygan County had 192 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 47% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 37% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 8% had no high school diploma while 18% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

70. Baraga County: 8.3

Baraga County had 68 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 57% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 34% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 13% had no high school diploma while 15% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

71. Luce County: 8.3

Luce County had 55 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 48% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 42% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 13% had no high school diploma while 14% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

72. Antrim County: 8.3

Antrim County had 196 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 43% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 35% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 11% had no high school diploma while 20% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit
Don't Edit

73. Schoolcraft County: 8.1

Schoolcraft County had 777 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 58% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 40% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 10% had no high school diploma while 14% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

74. Iron County: 8.1

Iron County had 81 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 47% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 35% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 15% had no high school diploma while 19% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

75. Mackinac County: 8.0

Mackinac County had 92 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 8 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 38% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 30% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 12% had no high school diploma while 20% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

76. Presque Isle County: 7.7

Presque Isle County had 98 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 41% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 29% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 10% had no high school diploma while 19% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

77. Leelanau County: 7.6

Leelanau County had 144 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 30% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 18% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 7% had no high school diploma while 42% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit
Don't Edit

78. Keweenaw County: 7.6

Keweenaw County had 11 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 33% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 20% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 6% had no high school diploma while 24% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

79. Montmorency County: 7.6

Montmorency County had 77 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 48% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 37% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 13% had no high school diploma while 14% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

80. Roscommon County: 6.7

Roscommon County had 145 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 58% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 39% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 15% had no high school diploma while 11% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

81. Alger County: 6.3

Alger County had 54 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 40% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 26% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 12% had no high school diploma while 27% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit

82. Alcona County: 6.0

Alcona County had 78 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 6 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 50% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 31% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 11% had no high school diploma while 14% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit
Don't Edit

83. Ontonagon County: 4.9

Ontonagon County had 24 births in 2018, and an average birth rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents for 2014-18.

During that five-year period, 41% of babies were born to unmarried women, and 27% to women under age 25.

On educational attainment of new mothers, 8% had no high school diploma while 18% had at least a bachelor's degree.

Don't Edit