Forbes 400 List Highlights Wealthiest Americans

The latest Forbes 400 list highlights the wealthiest individuals across the United States, with a total worth of $5.4 trillion and a minimum net worth requirement of $3.3 billion. Elon Musk tops the list for the third consecutive year with $244 billion, followed by Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg. Notably, the number of women on the list has increased to 67, with Alice Walton as the wealthiest woman at $89.2 billion. In Utah, Gail Miller retains her status as the richest person with a net worth of $4.4 billion, while in Minnesota, Glen Taylor leads as the richest individual at approximately $2.4 billion. The gender wealth gap is slowly narrowing, as women now hold 15% of the total wealth on the list, up from 14% last year. Additionally, Melinda French Gates has seen a significant increase in her fortune, rising to $29 billion following a reevaluation of her divorce settlement with Bill Gates.