Who Are the Richest Americans
The richest Americans are individuals with the highest net worth in the United States, measured by assets such as investments, real estate, and business holdings minus debts. Rankings are updated regularly by financial research firms and public databases.
Top Wealthiest Individuals
Forbes and Bloomberg track the wealthiest Americans, including founders of major technology, retail, and finance companies. Their fortunes often come from stakes in large private or publicly traded corporations.
Forbes maintains a detailed list of billionaires and provides net worth estimates based on public filings, asset valuations, and other financial data.
How Wealth Is Measured
Net worth is calculated by subtracting total liabilities from total assets. Public fortunes are often tied to company valuations, while private fortunes rely on estimates from financial analysts and available disclosures.
For more details on how net worth is calculated, see this guide on net worth.
