The chart “US Credit Card Debt by Age Group (2015–2025)” shows rising debt levels across all age brackets. Adults aged 45–54 consistently hold the highest balances, climbing from around $650M in 2015 to nearly $1.2B by 2025. The 35–44 group follows, increasing from about $500M in 2015 to over $900M by 2025. Debt among those 55–64 grows steadily, moving from $400M to $750M over the period, while the 25–34 group rises from about $250M to $600M. Older adults aged 65+ see debt expand from $200M to nearly $500M, and the youngest group 18–24 records the lowest but sharpest relative increase, starting at under $100M in 2015 and reaching close to $250M by 2025.
This data highlights a broad upward trend in credit card debt across all ages, with middle-aged groups (35–54) carrying the largest burdens, while younger and older Americans experience faster percentage growth, reflecting shifting borrowing patterns and financial pressures across generations.
