NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)August 13, 2026Hillsborough
Florida household debt averages $62,800 per capita, report finds
Florida residents carry an average of $62,800 in household debt, a figure that sits slightly below the national average but shows higher-than-average delinquency rates. According to the Federal Reserve's Q2 2026 report, Floridians specifically outpace national averages in auto loan and credit card debt.
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The report highlights that 4% of Florida household debt balances are at least 90 days overdue, a that exceeds the national average.
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organizationFederal Reserve“Released the quarterly report on household debt and credit.”organizationWalletHub“Employer of analyst Chip Lupo.”personGabriella Paul“WUSF reporter covering economic issues in Tampa Bay.”personChip Lupo“WalletHub analyst who provided commentary on debt trends.”organizationWUSF“News outlet that published the report.”