The Billionaires' Club: Top 10 Wealthiest Americans of 2024
The 2024 rankings of the richest people in the United States highlight a range of industries contributing to massive wealth accumulation. Topping the list is Elon Musk, with an estimated net worth of $244 billion, driven by his leadership roles in Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures. Jeff Bezos follows closely with $165 billion, largely tied to Amazon's success. Other prominent names include Larry Ellison of Oracle with $151 billion and Warren Buffett with $121 billion from Berkshire Hathaway.
For a detailed breakdown of wealth sources and industries shaping America's richest, you can explore the full list through platforms like Forbes and Bloomberg.
Here’s an expanded overview of the top ranks among the 100 richest individuals in the United States for 2024:
- Elon Musk: $244 billion - Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, The Boring Company
. - Jeff Bezos: $165 billion - Amazon.
- Larry Ellison: $151 billion - Oracle.
- Warren Buffett: $121 billion - Berkshire Hathaway
. - Michael Bloomberg: $105 billion - Bloomberg LP.
- Jensen Huang: $104 billion - Nvidia.
- Michael Dell: $101 billion - Dell Technologies.
- Jim Walton: $95.9 billion - Walmart
. - Rob Walton: $94.3 billion - Walmart
. - Alice Walton: $89.2 billion - Walmart
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Other notable figures:
- Bill Gates: $107 billion - Microsoft
. - Mark Zuckerberg: $116 billion - Meta Platforms (Facebook).
- Julia Koch & Family: $74.2 billion - Koch Industries.
- Charles Koch: $67.5 billion - Koch Industries
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The broader list encompasses influential figures in industries like tech (Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin), media (Rupert Murdoch), investments (Ray Dalio), and more. For the full list with rankings and net worth, consider referring to the detailed resources by.
