The States Leading Household Debt Increases as U.S. Total Tops $19 Trillion

Source: International Business Times

Hawaii households added an average of $2,216 in debt during the third quarter, compared with $648 in Mississippi, the smallest increase nationwide. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Hawaii and California led the nation in rising household debt during the third quarter of 2026, while Mississippi recorded the smallest increase, according to a new WalletHub study that found balances climbed in all 50 states. The personal finance website compared second-quarter and third-quarter figures using data from TransUnion and the Federal Reserve.