Editor’s Observe: This story has been up to date to appropriate the estimated complete value of the 54 individuals on Forbes’ checklist.
(NEXSTAR) — Whereas many Individuals could also be struggling to remain within the “new” center class, others are seemingly benefiting from shares, fast-food chains and previous ventures.
Practically each U.S. state has at the least one billionaire, in line with Forbes’ newest report on the richest individuals. That is the second time Forbes has produced this checklist since 2019.
As of Could 2024, solely three states are with no billionaire, the report discovered, together with Alaska, Delaware, and West Virginia. Forbes defined final 12 months that West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice as soon as had billionaire standing however misplaced it because of heavy money owed within the early 2020s.
General, the 54 individuals who made Forbes’ checklist (some tied for the wealthiest resident of their state) are value $1.6 trillion. That’s up $100 billion from 2023’s report.
Additionally new this 12 months, some states have misplaced their richest particular person. That features Washington, which noticed Jeff Bezos relocate to Florida in latest months. Bezos’ departure cleared the best way for Microsoft co-founder Invoice Gates to rank because the wealthiest Washington state resident.
Tesla’s (and Texas’) Elon Musk maintained his rank on the prime of Forbes’ checklist total, sporting an estimated web value of $195 billion. Bezos isn’t far behind at $194 billion. Rounding out the highest 5 are California’s Mark Zuckerberg, Nebraska’s Warren Buffett and Washington’s Gates.
The interactive desk beneath reveals the wealthiest particular person in every state, their state of residence, their estimated value in billions, and their estimated web value Forbes listed in 2023 (if relevant).
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There are some newcomers to the checklist. Amongst these, Forbes highlights Todd Graves, the founder and CEO of the Elevating Cane’s fast-food chain. He surpassed Gayle Benson, proprietor of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, as Louisiana’s wealthiest resident.
Additionally benefiting from quick meals is Georgia’s Cathy household — Dan and his youngsters, Bubba and Trudy Cathy — of Chick-fil-A fame. Jim Walton, the youngest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton, ranks because the wealthiest Arkansas resident, whereas his nephew, Lukas Walton, is the wealthiest Illinois resident.
In eight states, the richest particular person is a lady, in line with Forbes. The wealthiest amongst them is Virginia’s Jacqueline Mars, granddaughter of Frank C. Mars, the founding father of the Mars sweet firm. With an estimated web value of $38.5 billion, Mars falls simply behind Oregon’s Phil Knight of Nike by $2.4 billion.
You’ll be able to view Forbes’ full checklist right here.
Should you’re hoping to land on Forbes’ checklist of wealthiest individuals, you might need to contemplate shifting to Alaska. Leonard Hyde and Jonathan Rubini of JL Properties are tied because the richest residents — each have an estimated value of $400 million, Forbes experiences.
