In May 2025, Forbes published its annual list of the wealthiest people in each U.S. state, revealing that while billionaires are highly concentrated in states like California, they can also be found in less prominent areas such as Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Shelburne, Vermont. The report shows 47 states have billionaires, with the combined wealth of these individuals reaching $2 trillion, a significant increase of $400 billion from the previous year. Remarkably, Alaska, Delaware, and West Virginia are the only states without billionaires, highlighting geographic wealth disparities in the U.S.
Mark Zuckerberg's wealth underscores California's dominance in the billionaire ranks, leading the way as home to four of the seven richest Americans.
Forbes' latest report reveals that the US has more billionaires than any other country, emphasizing the widespread distribution of wealth across states.
Despite the wealthy concentration in major states, billionaires exist in diverse locations, such as Hattiesburg, Mississippi, demonstrating the wide economic landscape of the US.
With a total net worth of $2 trillion, billionaires contributed an additional $400 billion in wealth over the last year, illustrating ongoing economic growth.
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