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How Falling Birth Rates Reshape the Housing Market
In this episode of The Demographics Podcast with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how declining birth rates are fundamentally reshaping the U.S. housing market. With fewer children being born, demand for starter homes is shrinking while preferences shift toward smaller, more flexible living spaces. The hosts focus on a striking statistic: the number of households with children under 18 has dropped from 38% in 2000 to 32% in 2025, according to Census data. They discuss how builders like Lennar are pivoting to build more townhomes and accessory dwelling units, and how cities like Austin are…
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