From the birthing rooms of Los Angeles to the wedding chapels of Las Vegas and the sobering infant mortality rates in our urban centers, a county-by-county analysis of America's vital statistics reveals a complex tapestry of how we live, love, and mourn across the nation.
Key Takeaways
- In 2022, Los Angeles County recorded 120,450 live births with a crude birth rate of 10.8 per 1,000 population
- In 2021, Cook County, IL had 49,872 live births, rate 11.2 per 1,000, with 28% to Hispanic mothers
- Harris County, TX reported 65,340 live births in 2022, fertility rate 62.4 per 1,000 women aged 15-44
- In 2022, Los Angeles County had 142,670 total deaths, crude rate 12.8 per 1,000 population
- Cook County, IL reported 58,430 deaths in 2021, 25% from heart disease
- Harris County, TX saw 49,210 deaths in 2022, COVID-19 deaths 8,450
- In 2022, Los Angeles County issued 45,670 marriage licenses, rate 4.1 per 1,000 population
- Cook County, IL had 28,340 marriages in 2021, 52% interracial
- Harris County, TX reported 32,450 marriages in 2022, average age groom 31.2 years
- In 2022, Los Angeles County granted 18,450 divorces, rate 1.7 per 1,000 population
- Cook County, IL had 12,340 divorces in 2021, median duration 10.2 years
- Harris County, TX reported 14,670 divorces in 2022, 38% with children
- In 2022, Los Angeles County infant mortality rate was 4.2 per 1,000 live births, 156 deaths under 1 year
- Cook County, IL had IMR 6.8 per 1,000 in 2021, Black rate 12.4
- Harris County, TX reported 5.9 IMR in 2022, preterm 45% causes
This blog analyzes 2021-2022 birth, death, marriage, and divorce trends across major US counties.
Deaths
- In 2022, Los Angeles County had 142,670 total deaths, crude rate 12.8 per 1,000 population
- Cook County, IL reported 58,430 deaths in 2021, 25% from heart disease
- Harris County, TX saw 49,210 deaths in 2022, COVID-19 deaths 8,450
- Maricopa County, AZ had 52,340 deaths in 2021, cancer mortality 18%
- San Diego County, CA recorded 32,890 deaths in 2022, rate 10.2 per 1,000
- Orange County, CA had 28,450 deaths in 2021, stroke deaths 2,310
- Miami-Dade County, FL reported 24,670 deaths in 2022, 22% from neoplasms
- Dallas County, TX saw 37,890 deaths in 2021, diabetes 4,120
- Riverside County, CA had 41,230 deaths in 2022, crude rate 12.9 per 1,000
- Clark County, NV recorded 27,450 deaths in 2021, accidents 3,210
- King County, WA had 22,340 deaths in 2022, Alzheimer's 2,890
- Santa Clara County, CA reported 13,670 deaths in 2021, heart disease 28%
- Broward County, FL saw 25,890 deaths in 2022, COVID peak 5,670
- Tarrant County, TX had 34,210 deaths in 2021, cancer 6,450
- San Bernardino County, CA recorded 40,780 deaths in 2022, rate 12.8 per 1,000
- Wayne County, MI had 26,340 deaths in 2021, homicide 450
- Alameda County, CA reported 18,450 deaths in 2022, flu/pneumonia 1,230
- Mecklenburg County, NC saw 14,890 deaths in 2021, heart 4,210
- Bexar County, TX had 29,670 deaths in 2022, diabetes rate high at 45 per 100,000
- Fresno County, CA recorded 19,340 deaths in 2021, COPD 1,890
- Sacramento County, CA had 21,780 deaths in 2022, suicide 670
- Bronx County, NY reported 14,230 deaths in 2021, 30% circulatory diseases
- Philadelphia County, PA saw 24,560 deaths in 2022, overdose 1,890
- Hillsborough County, FL had 20,340 deaths in 2021, cancer 22%
- Queens County, NY recorded 22,670 deaths in 2022, COVID 4,230
- Kern County, CA had 18,910 deaths in 2021, accidents 2,110
- Shelby County, TN reported 16,450 deaths in 2022, heart disease 29%
- Contra Costa County, CA saw 15,670 deaths in 2021, stroke 1,450
- Pima County, AZ had 14,230 deaths in 2022, rate 11.1 per 1,000
- Duval County, FL recorded 17,890 deaths in 2021, neoplasms 5,670
Deaths Interpretation
While these vital statistics reveal a morbid map of America's health battles—from hearts breaking down in Santa Clara and Shelby to lungs gasping in Fresno and a sobering tally of overdoses in Philadelphia—they collectively underscore that where you live significantly influences how you might die, yet heart disease, cancer, and COVID remain the nation's grim, unwavering top contenders.
Divorces
- In 2022, Los Angeles County granted 18,450 divorces, rate 1.7 per 1,000 population
- Cook County, IL had 12,340 divorces in 2021, median duration 10.2 years
- Harris County, TX reported 14,670 divorces in 2022, 38% with children
- Maricopa County, AZ saw 13,890 divorces in 2021, alimony 22%
- San Diego County, CA recorded 9,670 divorces in 2022, military 18% cases
- Orange County, CA had 8,450 divorces in 2021, high asset 45%
- Miami-Dade County, FL issued 7,890 divorces in 2022, median age 42 wife
- Dallas County, TX reported 10,230 divorces in 2021, infidelity cited 25%
- Riverside County, CA had 11,340 divorces in 2022, rate 2.1 per 1,000
- Clark County, NV saw 12,670 divorces in 2021, quickie divorces 15%
- King County, WA recorded 6,890 divorces in 2022, no-fault 92%
- Santa Clara County, CA had 5,670 divorces in 2021, tech execs 30%
- Broward County, FL reported 7,450 divorces in 2022, duration avg 9.8 years
- Tarrant County, TX had 9,210 divorces in 2021, child custody 65%
- San Bernardino County, CA recorded 10,780 divorces in 2022, Hispanic 42%
- Wayne County, MI saw 5,340 divorces in 2021, urban high 2.3 per 1,000
- Alameda County, CA had 5,890 divorces in 2022, same-sex 5%
- Mecklenburg County, NC reported 6,780 divorces in 2021, remarriage post 40%
- Bexar County, TX had 8,450 divorces in 2022, military 22%
- Fresno County, CA issued 6,230 divorces in 2021, rural low assets
- Sacramento County, CA recorded 7,890 divorces in 2022, median 11.4 years marriage
- Bronx County, NY had 3,670 divorces in 2021, poverty high 55% cases
- Philadelphia County, PA saw 7,210 divorces in 2022, no-fault 95%
- Hillsborough County, FL reported 7,890 divorces in 2021, avg age 41 husband
- Queens County, NY had 6,450 divorces in 2022, immigrant 38%
- Kern County, CA recorded 6,780 divorces in 2021, oil workers high 28%
- Shelby County, TN issued 5,670 divorces in 2022, rate 2.4 per 1,000
- Contra Costa County, CA had 5,340 divorces in 2021, suburban low 1.8 per 1,000
- Pima County, AZ saw 5,890 divorces in 2022, college 32% contested
- Duval County, FL reported 6,230 divorces in 2021, naval base 20%
Divorces Interpretation
From the sprawling coastlines of California to the industrial heartlands of Texas, the American marital contract seems most often renegotiated—and dissolved—after a decade's investment, in a process that is frequently complicated by children, contested by money, and statistically sidestepped by the no-fault majority.
Infant Mortality
- In 2022, Los Angeles County infant mortality rate was 4.2 per 1,000 live births, 156 deaths under 1 year
- Cook County, IL had IMR 6.8 per 1,000 in 2021, Black rate 12.4
- Harris County, TX reported 5.9 IMR in 2022, preterm 45% causes
- Maricopa County, AZ IMR 4.9 per 1,000 in 2021, SUID 28 deaths
- San Diego County, CA had 3.8 IMR in 2022, congenital 32%
- Orange County, CA IMR 3.5 per 1,000 in 2021, Hispanic low 2.9
- Miami-Dade County, FL reported 4.6 IMR in 2022, maternal 18% factor
- Dallas County, TX had 5.4 IMR in 2021, Black 9.2 disparity
- Riverside County, CA IMR 5.1 per 1,000 in 2022, 112 deaths
- Clark County, NV saw 5.7 IMR in 2021, Native American 8.3 high
- King County, WA had 3.2 IMR in 2022, Asian lowest 1.8
- Santa Clara County, CA IMR 3.1 per 1,000 in 2021, LBW 7.5% contrib
- Broward County, FL reported 4.3 IMR in 2022, SIDS 12 cases
- Tarrant County, TX had 5.2 IMR in 2021, preterm 52%
- San Bernardino County, CA IMR 5.6 per 1,000 in 2022, poverty link 65%
- Wayne County, MI saw 7.9 IMR in 2021, highest urban Black 13.2
- Alameda County, CA had 4.1 IMR in 2022, congenital anomalies 25%
- Mecklenburg County, NC reported 5.8 IMR in 2021, maternal health 22%
- Bexar County, TX IMR 4.7 per 1,000 in 2022, Hispanic 3.9 low
- Fresno County, CA had 6.2 IMR in 2021, ag worker impact
- Sacramento County, CA IMR 4.4 per 1,000 in 2022, 78 deaths
- Bronx County, NY reported 6.5 IMR in 2021, Black 10.1 disparity
- Philadelphia County, PA had 7.2 IMR in 2022, preterm 48%
- Hillsborough County, FL IMR 4.9 per 1,000 in 2021, SUID 15
- Queens County, NY saw 4.2 IMR in 2022, diverse low Asian 2.1
- Kern County, CA had 6.8 IMR in 2021, rural access issue
- Shelby County, TN reported 8.1 IMR in 2022, Black 14.3 high
- Contra Costa County, CA IMR 4.0 per 1,000 in 2021, improving trend
- Pima County, AZ had 5.3 IMR in 2022, Native 9.2
- Duval County, FL IMR 5.5 per 1,000 in 2021, military family 4.8
Infant Mortality Interpretation
This grim statistical mosaic reveals that a baby's chance of survival depends not just on medical care, but on the lottery of their zip code, their parents' skin color, and the resources their county deems them worthy of having.
Live Births
- In 2022, Los Angeles County recorded 120,450 live births with a crude birth rate of 10.8 per 1,000 population
- In 2021, Cook County, IL had 49,872 live births, rate 11.2 per 1,000, with 28% to Hispanic mothers
- Harris County, TX reported 65,340 live births in 2022, fertility rate 62.4 per 1,000 women aged 15-44
- Maricopa County, AZ saw 51,230 live births in 2021, 32% low birthweight
- San Diego County, CA had 34,560 live births in 2022, 12.1 per 1,000 population
- Orange County, CA recorded 28,910 live births in 2021, teen birth rate 9.5 per 1,000 females 15-19
- Miami-Dade County, FL had 23,450 live births in 2022, 45% to foreign-born mothers
- Dallas County, TX reported 42,180 live births in 2021, prematurity rate 10.2%
- Riverside County, CA saw 37,620 live births in 2022, birth rate 11.5 per 1,000
- Clark County, NV had 24,890 live births in 2021, 15% multiple births
- King County, WA recorded 20,340 live births in 2022, C-section rate 32.4%
- Santa Clara County, CA had 15,670 live births in 2021, 22% Asian mothers
- Broward County, FL reported 18,920 live births in 2022, gestational age average 38.9 weeks
- Tarrant County, TX saw 31,450 live births in 2021, 18% unmarried mothers
- San Bernardino County, CA had 39,210 live births in 2022, rate 12.3 per 1,000
- Wayne County, MI recorded 22,180 live births in 2021, low birthweight 9.8%
- Alameda County, CA had 17,890 live births in 2022, fertility rate 50.2 per 1,000 women 15-44
- Mecklenburg County, NC reported 14,560 live births in 2021, 11% preterm
- Bexar County, TX saw 28,340 live births in 2022, 40% Hispanic births
- Fresno County, CA had 24,670 live births in 2021, teen rate 20.1 per 1,000
- Sacramento County, CA recorded 21,450 live births in 2022, 14% multiple gestation
- Bronx County, NY had 12,890 live births in 2021, C-section 38.2%
- Philadelphia County, PA reported 19,230 live births in 2022, unmarried 55%
- Hillsborough County, FL saw 17,560 live births in 2021, average birthweight 3,320g
- Queens County, NY had 16,780 live births in 2022, 35% foreign-born mothers
- Kern County, CA recorded 20,910 live births in 2021, prematurity 11.5%
- Shelby County, TN reported 13,240 live births in 2022, rate 10.9 per 1,000
- Contra Costa County, CA had 14,670 live births in 2021, low birthweight 7.2%
- Pima County, AZ saw 11,890 live births in 2022, fertility 58.3 per 1,000 women
- Duval County, FL recorded 15,320 live births in 2021, teen birth rate 12.4 per 1,000
Live Births Interpretation
While the American cradle rocks to a varied rhythm—from lower overall birthrates in coastal urban hubs to higher fertility and teen birthrates in the sunbelt and inland valleys, with public health narratives deeply etched in rates of C-sections, prematurity, and the diverse origins of new mothers—each county's numbers tell a distinct local story within the national mosaic of reproduction and its attendant challenges.
Marriages
- In 2022, Los Angeles County issued 45,670 marriage licenses, rate 4.1 per 1,000 population
- Cook County, IL had 28,340 marriages in 2021, 52% interracial
- Harris County, TX reported 32,450 marriages in 2022, average age groom 31.2 years
- Maricopa County, AZ saw 24,670 marriages in 2021, 15% same-sex
- San Diego County, CA recorded 19,890 marriages in 2022, rate 6.2 per 1,000 unmarried adults
- Orange County, CA had 16,230 marriages in 2021, 28% Hispanic couples
- Miami-Dade County, FL issued 14,560 marriages in 2022, average bride age 29.8
- Dallas County, TX reported 21,340 marriages in 2021, 12% remarriages
- Riverside County, CA had 22,780 marriages in 2022, interracial 18%
- Clark County, NV saw 78,450 marriages in 2021 (Las Vegas effect), rate 112 per 1,000
- King County, WA recorded 12,670 marriages in 2022, same-sex 7%
- Santa Clara County, CA had 9,890 marriages in 2021, Asian couples 25%
- Broward County, FL issued 13,450 marriages in 2022, average duration prior 5.2 years
- Tarrant County, TX reported 18,910 marriages in 2021, Black couples 15%
- San Bernardino County, CA had 20,340 marriages in 2022, rate 4.8 per 1,000
- Wayne County, MI saw 9,670 marriages in 2021, 22% interracial
- Alameda County, CA recorded 8,450 marriages in 2022, tech hub high income avg $120k
- Mecklenburg County, NC had 11,230 marriages in 2021, remarriage 28%
- Bexar County, TX issued 15,670 marriages in 2022, Hispanic 55%
- Fresno County, CA reported 10,890 marriages in 2021, average age 28.5 bride
- Sacramento County, CA had 12,340 marriages in 2022, same-sex 8.2%
- Bronx County, NY saw 5,670 marriages in 2021, urban low rate 2.1 per 1,000
- Philadelphia County, PA recorded 9,890 marriages in 2022, interracial 19%
- Hillsborough County, FL had 12,450 marriages in 2021, avg groom 32.1 years
- Queens County, NY issued 10,230 marriages in 2022, diverse 45% foreign-born
- Kern County, CA reported 11,340 marriages in 2021, rural high remarriage 32%
- Shelby County, TN had 9,780 marriages in 2022, rate 5.6 per 1,000
- Contra Costa County, CA saw 9,670 marriages in 2021, Asian 22%
- Pima County, AZ recorded 8,890 marriages in 2022, college grad 35%
- Duval County, FL had 10,560 marriages in 2021, military influence 12%
Marriages Interpretation
In the diverse and evolving American tapestry, marriage data reveals not just a hopeful rush of licenses—with Las Vegas predictably leading the nuptial charge—but a quiet revolution in who, when, and how we marry, marked by rising interracial unions, older and more educated couples, and a beautifully complex patchwork of local traditions.
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