Hispanics, Mountain states lead hefty drop in teen births

NEW YORK — The nation’s record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.

Ironwood Ridge High School graduation

The Ironwood Ridge High School class of 2013 graduated Wednesday, May 22, 2013. According to the school, 435 students graduated.

Ironwood Ridge High School graduation

Ironwood Ridge senior Mat Andresen, 18, watches his cap sail in the air as graduation ceremonies come to a close at the school. According to the school, there are 435 seniors graduating from the school in Tucson, Ariz., on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Ironwood Ridge High School graduation

Ironwood Ridge senior Madeline Hudson raises her diploma envelope in the air after receiving it during graduation ceremonies at the school. According to the school, there are 435 seniors graduating from the school in Tucson, Ariz., on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Ironwood Ridge High School graduation

Ironwood Ridge seniors walk in their procession as the sun sets on the class of 2013 during graduation ceremonies at the school. According to the school, there are 435 seniors graduating from the school in Tucson, Ariz., on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Ironwood Ridge High School graduation

Ironwood Ridge senior Michael Alonso, 18, and his classmates applaud the speeches during graduation ceremonies at the school. According to the school, there are 435 seniors graduating from the school in Tucson, Ariz., on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Ironwood Ridge High School graduation

The family of Ironwood Ridge senior Joshua Mecham use photos of him as an baby, a two-year-old and his senior photo to put on display before graduation ceremonies at the school. According to the school, there are 435 seniors graduating from the school in Tucson, Ariz., on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Ironwood Ridge High School graduation

Ironwood Ridge seniors gather in the auditorium where they are given last minute instructions before graduation ceremonies at the school. According to the school, there are 435 seniors graduating from the school in Tucson, Ariz., on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Ironwood Ridge High School graduation

Ironwood Ridge senior Paul Goodridge shows his ankle to school administrator AJ Malis upon entering the auditorium before ceremonies at the school. The students were asked to give up their phones and other electronic devices as well as other items school officials deemed inappropriate for th…

Ironwood Ridge High School graduation

Bags of confiscated items from graduating girls are piled up on the table as Debbie Stillson, right, the administrative assistant to the principal at Ironwood Ridge helps gather them. The items have been stored in bags and will be returned after the ceremony. According to the school, there a…

Ironwood Ridge High School graduation

Parents and other family members cross the pedestrian bridge at Ironwood Ridge High School before graduation ceremonies at the school. According to the school, there are 435 seniors graduating from the school in Tucson, Ariz., on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B

Susan Kates salvages items from a friend's tornado-ravaged home Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Moore, Okla. Cleanup continues two days after a huge tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburb, flattening a wide swath of homes and businesses. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B

Addison Paul, 7, stands by her mother Leslie as they take a short break from recovery efforts at Paul's tornado damaged home Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Moore, Oklahoma. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B

An American flag sits in a destroyed car's window in a neighborhood devastated by Monday's tornado Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Moore, Oklahoma. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B

Vehicles destroyed by Monday's tornado sit on the front lawns of homes as area residents begin clean up efforts Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Moore, Oklahoma. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B

Claudia Clark clears tornado debris from a cemetery Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Moore, Okla. Cleanup continues two days after a huge tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburb, flattening a wide swath of homes and businesses. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B

A tornado-ravaged home stands in the distance beyond a twisted street sign Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Moore, Okla. Cleanup continues two days after a huge tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburb, flattening a wide swath of homes and businesses. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B

A worker removes clears debris from the tornado-ravaged Moore Medical Center Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Moore, Okla. Cleanup continues two days after a huge tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburb, flattening a wide swath of homes and businesses. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B

Nick Balen holds his daughter Kinley while visiting the destroyed doctor's office where his wife worked and survived Monday's tornado, along with 13 other people, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Moore, Okla. Cleanup continues two days after a huge tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburb,…

Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B

The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have created $2 billion or more in damage as it tore through as many as 13,000 homes, multiple schools and a hospital, officials said Wednesday as they gave the first detailed account of the devastation.