Credit Union Statistics 2024:
- Assets: $2.33 trillion
- Loans: $1.66 trillion
- Deposits: $1.98 trillion
Credit unions are member-owned, not-for-profit financial institutions that often offer lower fees and more favorable interest rates compared to traditional banks. The first U.S. credit union was founded in New Hampshire in 1909, and it only held about 10 cents in deposits at the time. In 2024, credit unions collectively held about $2.33 trillion in assets, while traditional banks managed approximately $23.60 trillion.
Below, you can check out additional statistics that offer valuable insights into the credit union industry.
Credit Union Financial Trends Over Time
Credit union assets increased by 105% from 2014 to 2024, while the amount given out in loans grew by 129% and deposits held rose by 105%, marking a decade of substantial growth.
Credit Unions vs. Banks
Credit Unions vs. Banks by Assets
Banks had 10 times more assets than credit unions in 2024, marking a 22.93% reduction from the 13X differential in 2014.
Credit Unions vs. Banks by Credit Card APR
The average APR on credit cards from banks was 21.38% higher than the average APR among credit union credit cards in 2025.
Credit Union Assets by State
Credit unions in California had 96.7 times more assets than credit unions in Delaware ($296.01 billion vs. $3.06 billion) in 2024. On a per-capita basis, Virginia had the highest asset value at $29,822 per person while New Jersey had the lowest at $1,587 per person.
Source: America’s Credit Unions, Credit Union & Economics Data 2025
Credit Union Amount Lent by State
Credit unions reported lending a total of $1.66 trillion across all states in 2024. Virginia had the highest per capita loan amount at $22,221 per person, while New Jersey had the lowest at $977 per person, highlighting a wide gap between the states.
Source: America’s Credit Unions, Credit Union & Economics Data 2025
Credit Union Deposits Held by State
Credit unions averaged $38.78 billion in deposits across all states in 2024. Virginia led with $25,262 in deposits held per person, while Arkansas had the lowest amount at $1,284 per person.
Source: America’s Credit Unions, Credit Union & Economics Data 2025
Best Credit Unions for Personal Loans
| Credit Union | APR Range | Loan Sizes |
| Alliant Credit Union | 8.74% - 11.74% | $1,000 - $100,000 |
| Pentagon Federal Credit Union | 6.74% - 17.99% | $500 - $50,000 |
| First Tech Federal Credit Union | 6.99% - 18% | $500 - $50,000 |
| Connexus Credit Union | 9.49% - 18.49% | $1,000 - $50,000 |
| NASA Federal Credit Union | 7.94% - 17.09% | $1,000 - $30,000 |
| Navy Federal Credit Union | 8.99% - 18% | $250 - $50,000 |
| Affinity Federal Credit Union | 12.75% - 18% | $500 - $50,000 |
| Lake Michigan Credit Union | 9.99% - 18% | $250 - $25,000 |
For more information, check out WalletHub’s complete review of the best credit unions for personal loans.
Best Credit Union Credit Cards
| Credit Card | Rewards Rate | Annual Fee |
| Navy Federal Credit Union Visa Signature® Flagship Rewards Card | 2 - 3 points per $1 | $49 |
| General Electric Credit Union Visa® Signature Credit Card | 2 points per $1 | $0 |
| PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature® Card | 1 - 5 points per $1 | $0 |
| PenFed Gold Visa® Card | N/A | $0 |
| University Federal Credit Union Travel Rewards Card | 2 points per $1 | $0 |
| Navy Federal Credit Union cashRewards Secured Credit Card | 1% cash back | $0 |
| Amplify Credit Union Visa® Business Real Rewards Card | 1.5 - 5.5 points per $1 | $0 |
For more information, check out WalletHub’s complete review of the best credit union credit cards.
Credit Union Loan Delinquency & Charge-Offs
Credit Union Loan Delinquency & Charge-Offs Over Time
The delinquency rate increased by 17.37% in 2024, while charge-offs rose by 31.12%, compared to the previous year.
Source: America’s Credit Unions, Credit Union & Economics Data 2025
Credit Union Loan Delinquency Rate by State
North Carolina had the highest rate of accounts that were 60+ days past-due in 2024, at 2.50%, while Rhode Island had the lowest at 0.40%.
Source: America’s Credit Unions, Credit Union & Economics Data 2025
Credit Union Charge-Offs on Loans by State
Virginia had the highest charge-off rate in 2024, at 2.14%, while Rhode Island had the lowest charge-off rate (0.19%).
Source: America’s Credit Unions, Credit Union & Economics Data 2025


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