Personal debt ranges of young Americans in 2011

This graph shows responses to a survey question in the United States in 2011 asking young people how much debt they had as of 2011. The results are divided by age groups. In 2011, 17 percent of 25 to 34 year olds reported that they were between 10,000 and 25,000 U.S. dollars in debt.

In which of the following ranges does the personal debt that you owe fall?

Characteristic	Under $1,000	$1,000 to $5,000	Over $5,000 to $10,000	Over $10,000 to $25,000	Over $25,000 to $50,000	Over $50,000	Don't know/ no response
18 to 24	35%	15%	10%	10%	4%	4%	22%
25 to 34	21%	15%	14%	17%	10%	7%	16%

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Release date

November 2011

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Region

United States

Survey time period

September 25, 2011 to October 4, 2011

Number of respondents

872 respondents

Age group

18-34 years

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

Original question: In which of the following ranges does the personal debt that you owe fall, including credit cards, student loans, car loans, money you owe other individuals, and any other debts you have but not including a mortgage?

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