Top 10 Richest People in USA | Updated List 2025
As of April 2025, the following are the top 10 richest individuals in the United States, based on the latest available data from the 2024 Forbes 400 list.
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🇺🇸 Top 10 Richest People in the U.S. (2024)
| Rank | Name | Net Worth (USD) | Source of Wealth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elon Musk | $244 billion | Tesla, SpaceX, X (formerly Twitter) |
| 2 | Jeff Bezos | $197 billion | Amazon |
| 3 | Larry Ellison | $150 billion | Oracle |
| 4 | Warren Buffett | $134 billion | Berkshire Hathaway |
| 5 | Larry Page | $127 billion | Google (Alphabet) |
| 6 | Sergey Brin | $124 billion | Google (Alphabet) |
| 7 | Steve Ballmer | $121 billion | Microsoft |
| 8 | Mark Zuckerberg | $118 billion | Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) |
| 9 | Michael Bloomberg | $96 billion | Bloomberg LP |
| 10 | Jim Walton | $89 billion | Walmart |
📝 Notable Highlights
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Elon Musk retains his position as the richest person in the U.S. for the third consecutive year, with a net worth of $244 billion. Despite a $7 billion decrease over the past year, he remains ahead of Jeff Bezos by $47 billion .
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Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, holds the second spot with a net worth of $197 billion .
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Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, ranks third with $150 billion.
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Warren Buffett, renowned investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is fourth with $134 billion.
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Larry Page and Sergey Brin, co-founders of Google, occupy the fifth and sixth positions with net worths of $127 billion and $124 billion, respectively.
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Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft, stands seventh with $121 billion.
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Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, is eighth with $118 billion.
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Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP, ranks ninth with $96 billion.
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Jim Walton, heir to the Walmart fortune, rounds out the top ten with $89 billion.
These individuals have amassed their fortunes through various industries, including technology, retail, and finance.
If you’re interested in more detailed profiles or information on other prominent figures in the U.S., feel free to ask!
