Experian, a multi-national consumer credit reporting company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, just released a new report that indicates the average US credit score in the closing out of 2019 was 682. This 682 credit score is two points higher than at the end of 2018, the highest credit score level since 2011.
According to Shannon Lois, the head of analytics, consulting and operations with Experian, “We’re seeing a promising trend in terms of how Americans are managing their credit as we head into a new decade with average credit scores increasing…to the highest levels we’ve seen since 2011. This high point in credit scores is happening at a time when people are more in debt than ever before…but due to a strong economy, most people are paying their bills on time.”
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Importantly, credit card balances and debt have increased from 2018 BUT credit utilization rates have been steady at approximately 30% throughout 2019. On average, delinquency rates have been decreasing.
Demographically, credit utilization rates look like this according to Experian:
- Gen Xer rates – 36%
- Millennial rates – 35%
- Gen Zer rates – 38%
- Boomers rates – 26%
- Silent Generation rates – 15%
- – US average rates – 30%
According to Experian’s Lois, “Consumers are using credit as a financial tool and managing their debts responsibly.”
Top 5 States with the Highest Average Credit Scores
- Minnesota – 715
- Vermont – 708
- South Dakota – 707
- New Hampshire – 707
- Massachusetts – 705
Bottom 5 States with the Lowest Average Credit Scores
- Mississippi – 652
- Louisiana – 654
- Alabama – 660
- Texas – 660
- Oklahoma – 660
Looking at mortgage debt, the average American had $231,599 at the end of 2019, according to Experian. Such mortgage debt rose from $208,180 in 2018 and from $201,811 in 2017.
Looking at mortgage debt demographically, Gen Xers had the most in 2019 with an average of $243,430.
- Millennials had the second highest mortgage debt at $222,924
- Boomers had an average mortgage debt at $193,894.
- Silent Gens had an average mortgage debt at $162,162.
- Gen Zers had the least average mortgage debt at $159,677.
Looking at average credit portfolios over the last three years,
2017 2018 2019
Aver # Credit Cards 3.06 3.04 3.07
Aver CC Balances $6,354 $6,508 $6,629
Aver. Non-Mort Debt $24,706 $25,104 $25,386
Aver. Mort Debt $201,811 $208,180 $231,599
Thanks to Experian for source data.
Also read: Podcast: How To Legally Improve Your Credit NOW | Top 10 Credit Score Secrets, Investment Hotspots in 2019 & Beyond, Podcast: 5 Proven Steps To Become Rich (and STAY Rich) (Part 3)
