Births to Teen Mothers: Ages 15 - 19
What does this measure?
This indicator tracks the number and rate of births to teen mothers aged 15 to 19 across New York State and selected Hudson Valley counties. Rates are expressed per 1,000 females in this age group and reported in overlapping three-year periods from 2011–2013 through 2019–2021. The measure helps monitor adolescent pregnancy trends over time.
Summary Statement
Teen birth rates among 15- to 19-year-olds have declined significantly across New York State and most Hudson Valley counties during the periods shown:
New York State: The rate decreased from 0.3 per 1,000 females (161 births) in 2011–2013 to 0.1 (65 births) in 2019–2021.
Dutchess County: Declined from 0.3 (2 births) to 0.1 (1 birth).
Orange County: Remained low, moving from 0.2 (3 births) to 0.1 (1 birth).
Putnam County: Reported 0 births throughout all periods.
Rockland County: Maintained low rates, ending at 0.1 (1 birth) in 2019–2021.
Sullivan County: Dropped from 0.3 (1 birth) to 0.1 (1 birth).
Ulster County: Declined from 0.2 (1 birth) to 0.1 (1 birth).
Westchester County: Consistently low, ending at 0.0 (0 births) in 2019–2021.
Overall, these trends reflect a strong regional and statewide shift toward lower adolescent birth rates, with most counties reporting near-zero levels by the latest period.
Sources
NYS Kids' Well-being Indicators Clearinghouse
http://www.nyskwic.org/data_tools/custom_query_result_1.cfm?chosenIndicators=358&chosenCounties=36000%2C36027%2C36071%2C36079%2C36087%2C36105%2C36111%2C36119&chosenCountiesCustom=&chosenYears=2006%2C2008%2C2010&Submit.x=66&Submit.y=11&Submit=Get+Custom+Query+Result
https://www.nyskwic.org/get_data/indicator_profile.cfm?subIndicatorID=356