The richest person in every state

• Forbes compiled a list of the richest person in every state in 2024.
• The billionaires include members of the Walton family, Mars family, and Chick-fil-A’s Cathy family.
• Alaska, Delaware, and West Virginia are the only states without billionaires.

The US is home to more billionaires than any other country. While it’s tempting to think they all congregate in California, New York, and Florida, these ultra-rich members of society can also be found in Bloomington, Indiana, Bentonville, Arkansas, and many other cities nationwide. In fact, there are billionaires in 47 states.

In May 2024, Forbes released a list of the wealthiest person in each state. With fortunes across industries like tech, retail, agriculture, and oil, these individuals have a combined net worth of $1.6 trillion.