Billionaire Boom: Forbes' 2024 List Reveals America's Richest in Each State

Billionaire Boom: Forbes' 2024 List Reveals America's Richest in Each State

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Updated 15 days ago

Wealth Distribution and New Entrants

' 2024 report shows nearly every state houses at least one billionaire, with the collective worth of these 54 individuals reaching $1.6 trillion, marking a $100 billion increase from the previous year .

Newcomers like Todd Graves of and founder in have shaken up state rankings, while some states witnessed their wealthiest residents change due to cross-country moves and booming stocks .

Notable Figures and Trends

and top the list with estimated net worths of $195 billion and $194 billion respectively, with significant wealth also held by figures like and .

The list reflects broader economic trends, such as the rise of fast-food billionaires and tech moguls, and highlights states like , New York, and with the highest number of billionaires .