Dataset Description
Definition
(Number) The number of births to unmarried women.
(Percent) The percentage of births to unmarried women out of all births for which martial status is known.
Data Source
DC Department of Health, 2014 Infant Mortality Report and vital records in response to data requests to Data Management and Analysis Division, Center for Policy, Planning, and Evaluation, DC Department of Health.
Updated February 2026
Notes
Ward refers to the mother's residence reported at birth.
Last Updated
2026-02
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